Microsoft Surface Book Core i7

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90% Microsoft Surface Book review
Source: Techradar
The Microsoft Surface Book is one of the best Windows 10 devices we’ve ever seen and tested, and one of the most influential. Thanks to its powerful components, stunning 3,000 x 2,000 display, and that brilliantly-designed Dynamic Fulcrum hinge, it has certainly more than earned its place in the history of portables.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/16/2021
Rating: Total score: 90%

90% Microsoft Surface Book review
Source: Techradar Archive.org version
While the Surface Book brings many technological innovations to the laptop space, its greatest strength is that it's just an all-around terrific device.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/30/2017
Rating: Total score: 90%

80% Microsoft Surface Book Review: In Depth
Source: Recombu Archive.org version
By gracing it with top-tier processors, a responsive touchscreen, pen functionality and a versatile design, Microsoft has squarely aimed the Surface Book at the same creative audiences who flock to Apple’s stores to buy the iconic MacBook Pro. For some the Surface Book will undoubtedly be the more appropriate tool for the job, but despite the competency of this device, the biggest challenge it faces is convincing consumers that it’s the better option.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/15/2016
Rating: Total score: 80%

60% Surface Book review
Source: V3.co.uk Archive.org version
The Surface Book is another solution to the 2-in-1 transforming laptop. Detachable hybrids or hinged, we have to wonder whether Microsoft et al are striving to solve a problem that even exists. And with all the evidence so far, whether it's the Lenovo Yoga 900 with its 'watchband' hinge or Asus with its earth magnets on the Transformer Book T300 Chi, Microsoft's 'fulcrum' hinge is clever but not without some niggles.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/11/2016
Rating: Total score: 60%

80% Microsoft Surface Book
Source: It Pro Archive.org version
The Surface Book is a very good laptop, especially as a first effort from Microsoft, with plenty of finely designed components and elements coming together nicely (in spite of the various software bugs) to make a sleek, powerful and desirable computer. We can’t recommend it unconditionally though unless you have deep pockets.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/01/2016
Rating: Total score: 80%

80% You probably can't afford one
Source: PC Pro Archive.org version
But, just like we saw with the Surface tablets, it’s going to take at least one more revision before Microsoft completely nails the design. Even now, it is tantalisingly close to my idea of a perfect Windows laptop, but on a device this good, the flaws stick out like a sore thumb. Personally, I’d want Thunderbolt 3, a better GPU, a faster quad-core CPU, and although battery life is superb in laptop mode, I definitely want better battery life from the tablet. I’m a hard task-master.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/01/2016
Rating: Total score: 80%

80% One for the books
Source: Pocket Lint Archive.org version
For those who do take that leap, though, it's certainly no gamble: the Surface Book is a sophisticated and stand-out hybrid device in many senses, one that, in our review sample case, has ironed out the majority of issues that affected the earlier US release. It's yet another high brow Windows machine to put on the shortlist, if, that is, you've got the cash to afford one.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 02/22/2016
Rating: Total score: 80%

80% Microsoft Surface Book review
Source: Stuff TV Archive.org version
Although the Surface Book isn’t quite the slam dunk you might assume it to be, that’s almost to be expected. There’s a good reason why Microsoft took three decades to create its own laptop, and that’s because it’s a tough job to get right. So why bother?
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/19/2016
Rating: Total score: 80%

80% Microsoft Surface Book review
Source: Trusted Reviews Archive.org version
The Surface Book is the best Windows 10 laptop I’ve tested. It features a wealth of top-end hardware within a slim, travel-friendly chassis, as well as a solid, well-connected keyboard dock. Thanks to the inclusion of the dock's optional Nvidia GPU, the Surface Book also smokes most competing Ultrabooks, like the Lenovo Yoga 900 or Dell XPS 13, when it comes to performance. If money is no object, this is the best Windows 10 laptop you can get.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/18/2016
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 60% performance: 90% display: 90% mobility: 80% workmanship: 90%

80% Microsoft Surface Book review - the ultimate Windows 10 laptop?
Source: Expert Reviews Archive.org version
There’s no doubt that the Microsoft Surface Book is a stunning piece of engineering. As Microsoft’s inaugural laptop that doubles as a tablet, it’s a device the company can be proud of. In terms of design, it’s by far my favourite Windows laptop, and it marries a lot of the Surface Pro 4's best features with more practical design choices taken from Apple’s MacBooks and Google’s Chromebook Pixel. The touchpad in particular is the best I’ve used on a Windows laptop.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/17/2016
Rating: Total score: 80%

85% Surface Book Review
Source: IGN Archive.org version
While the Surface Pro 4 is a tablet that can replace your laptop, the Surface Book is a laptop first and works as a tablet for certain tasks. It won’t replace your Android tablet or iPad, but it’s not supposed it. It’s a killer laptop that’s great for professionals and people just looking for a laptop that does more. The base Surface Book starts at a reasonable $1,499, but other configurations can go all the way up to $3,199. Microsoft has its sights aimed squarely at the 13-inch Macbook Pro, claiming three times the performance with the Surface Book’s dedicated graphics. However, with price taken into account, the Surface Book actually slots in between the 13 and 15-inch MacBook Pro, offering more power than the 13-inch MacBook Pro, but less than the 15-inch model. Of course, neither MacBook works as a tablet.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 12/05/2015
Rating: Total score: 85%

90% The verdict on Microsoft's first notebook
Source: Good Gear Guide Archive.org version
Carrying the Surface Book under one arm is done with the Microsoft badge facing outwards; it’s done with a sense of pride. If only the review would end there, but imagine what Microsoft could do if it didn’t have to pop the computing hardware in the screen and bother with a thick hinge. Imagine if Microsoft poured the same blood, sweat and tears into a dedicated notebook.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/20/2015
Rating: Total score: 90%

80% Microsoft Surface Book
Source: Mobile Tech Review Archive.org version
Windows 2-in-1s are always a compromise, as we noted in our Surface Pro 4 review, you don't get the very best tablet possible or the very best laptop. As a tablet, the relatively large screen, pen, light weight and slim dimensions still make Surface Book one of the better tablets on the market. It's also one of the most powerful among tablets and 2-in-1s, but it's not nearly one of the most powerful laptops similar money could buy.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/01/2015
Rating: Total score: 80%

Microsoft Surface Book Review
Source: Slashgear Archive.org version
For all the launch day excitement it caused, Surface Book will inevitably be a niche product. As the standard bearer for a new architecture of modular graphics, though, it may be in Microsoft's better interests in the long run if, Nexus-style, other OEMs see what's been done and experiment with the same approach themselves.
Comparison, online available, Medium, Date: 10/21/2015

70% Microsoft Surface Book
Source: Digital Trends Archive.org version
The Surface Book has attracted a lot of attention in the Digital Trends office. People ask about the hinge, and the display, and then the price. They’re always shocked to learn that it starts at $1,500, and I can’t understand why. We had the opportunity to test the base model along with this more powerful Core i7, and we found it’s also a miniature powerhouse.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/21/2015
Rating: Total score: 70%

Foreign Reviews

Microsoft Surface Book (Intel Core i7, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, dGPU)
Source: Digital Home - Heft 3/2016
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 06/01/2016

85% Microsoft Surface Book (Intel Core i7, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, dGPU)
Source: Connect - Heft 6/2016
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 05/01/2016
Rating: Total score: 85%

Microsoft Surface Book ausprobiert
Source: MobiFlip DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/20/2016

86% Microsoft Surface Book (Intel Core i7, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, dGPU)
Source: PC Magazin - Heft 5/2016
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 04/01/2016
Rating: Total score: 86%

Mehr als ein MacBook
Source: Futurezone.at DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/21/2016

Microsoft Surface Book
Source: Allround-PC.com DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/21/2016

75% Mehr Schein als Sein
Source: Curved DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/18/2016
Rating: Total score: 75% performance: 75% display: 85% mobility: 80%

90% Microsoft lässt die Muskeln spielen
Source: Onlinekosten.de DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/15/2016
Rating: Total score: 90%

Microsoft Surface Book
Source: HardwareLuxx DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/03/2016

Microsoft Surface Book
Source: Turn On DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/03/2016

94% Der beste Notebook Tablet Hybrid
Source: Notebookinfo DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/22/2016
Rating: Total score: 94% performance: 95% display: 100% mobility: 95% ergonomy: 100% emissions: 90%

85% Das perfekte Laptop?
Source: Tabtech DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/18/2016
Rating: Total score: 85% performance: 100% display: 100% mobility: 80% workmanship: 80% ergonomy: 80%

93% Brillantes Kraftpaket
Source: Chip.de DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/16/2016
Rating: Total score: 93% price: 43% performance: 100% features: 86% display: 100% mobility: 86%

80% Microsoft Surface Book Core i7,16GB 512GB SSD (Performance Base) - Reviews
Source: Tweakers NL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/15/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%

80% Microsoft Surface Book Review - Mooi, maar van binnen iets verouderd
Source: Tweakers NL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/10/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%

Eerste indruk: Surface Book
Source: Bright.nl NL→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Powerful hardware; elegant design; high performance; long battery life. Negative: High price.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/05/2017

80% Test Microsoft Surface Book i7 version 2016
Source: CNet France FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 12/13/2016
Rating: Total score: 80%

Обзор Microsoft Surface Book i7: Уникальный, производительный и невероятно автономный
Source: DGL.ru RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: High performance; powerful hardware; fast system; long battery life. Negative: High price.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/23/2016

Comment

Model: The Microsoft Surface Book packs powerful specifications, including the Intel 6th generation Core i7 processor and 16 GB of RAM, into a compact machine. It has amazingly transformed itself into an ultrathin, high-performance touchscreen laptop, which plays a double role as the versatile tablet too. This solid and premium 13.5 inch model comes with a detachable display and an accurate Surface pen. In conjunction with its full-time laptop character, the Surface Book is designed flawlessly for use on the laps.

The 13.5 inch display with 3000 x 2000 resolution is a bit uncommon. This gives an 3:2 aspect ratio with the size of A4 paper. Therefore, it makes a marvelous canvas for those working on a project, taking notes or preparing presentations. When it is closed, this heavy hybrid features a clamshell-like shape with a visible gap between base and lid. This is perhaps due to the thick dynamic fulcrum hinge, which tends to push the keyboard base deeper and support the display in order to stay stable and upright. Nevertheless, the Surface Book is a wonderful package with top-notch performance, useful features, and well-thought-out battery life. Now, Microsoft takes a bold step to crown it as "the ultimate laptop".

Series:

Both the Microsoft Surface RT and the Surface Pro never really made it big and couldn't compete with its Android and iOs counterparts. A large reason for its low sales figures was due to the unpopularity of the tablet-notebook hybrid category itself. However it is important to note that the Surface Pro 2 is actually a full blown laptop acting as a hybrid. For a start, it comes with Windows 8.1 backed up with an Intel Core i5-4300U ultrabook class processor, 8GB of RAM and up to 512GB SSD. It looks and has the same dimensions as the first version making both their accessories compatible with each other. However, there's also the new optional Type Cover 2 which adds backlighting but is on the heavy side and is rather pricey.

The good thing about the surface is of course its ultra portability and undeniable performance. With its specs, it will quite likely outperform many other ultraportable laptops and hybrids. Also not to forget is the fact that it comes preinstalled with Windows 8.1 and has all the necessary built-in ports making it an actual laptop and not just a replacement. The primary I/O, the FHD screen is also accompanied with an included active stylus. The downside to all this is definitely the asking price for the tablet and detachable keyboard combination. There may be some serious competitors giving almost if not the same kind of specs for a lower price. Its kickstand, although improved, is still a letdown as it doesn't conveniently sit on a lap despite being a laptop. All in all, the Microsoft Surface Pro 2 is worthy laptop if budget is not an issue.

NVIDIA Maxwell GPU (940M, GDDR5): Mid-range dedicated graphics card based on the Maxwell GM108 chip. Basically a GeForce 940M with slightly altered clocks and faster GDDR5 graphics memory. The performance is slightly above the 940M but still below a 945M.

Modern games should be playable with these graphics cards at low settings and resolutions. Casual gamers may be happy with these cards.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.

Intel Core i7: The Intel Core i7 for laptops is based on the LG1156 Core i5/i7 CPU for desktops. The base clock speed of the CPUs is relatively low, but because of a huge Turbo mode, the cores can dynamically overclock to up to 3.2 GHz (920XM). Therefore, the CPU can be as fast as high clocked dual-core CPUs (using single threaded applications) but still offer the advantage of 4 cores. Because of the large TDP of 45 W / 55 W, the CPU is only intended for large laptops.  

6600U: Skylake-based ULV dual-core processor for thin notebooks and ultrabooks. Offers an integrated HD Graphics 520 GPU and is manufactured in 14 nm.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.

13.50":

There are hardly any tablets in this display size range anymore. For subnotebooks, on the other hand, it is the standard format.

The advantage of subnotebooks is that the entire laptop can be small and therefore easily portable. The smaller display also has the advantage of requiring less power, which further improves battery life and thus mobility. The disadvantage is that reading texts is more strenuous on the eyes. High resolutions are more likely to be found in standard laptops.

Microsoft:

Microsoft smartphones and tablets have been tested since 2012. There are many reviews with average ratings. The reader's interest is quite given, but the market share is not big enough for the Top 5 smartphone manufacturers (as of 2016).

82.39%: This rating is slightly above average, there are somewhat more devices with worse ratings. However, clear purchase recommendations look different.

» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.

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