omg this fucking laptop. I have been having trouble with windows notifications hanging and causing windows explorer to freeze. It would go away for a moment if you pressed the windows key.
I was also having a problem using edge and chrome with websites, particularly gaf, becoming unresponsive. I was pretty much not able to use the internet on this device.
I googled the problem, and it's a known one, and found a fix. Apparently it's related to the audio driver. I installed a new driver, and it seems to be working for now.
I have to say, for the price this laptop costs, this has been the absolute worst experience I have ever had with an electronic device. My advice for people considering the surface book is definitely to wait a few months. I have had mine for almost a year, am on my 3rd laptop due to screen issues, and still have tons of software related issues. It's dreadful.
When it works, I love it, and can definitely justify the price. Unfortunately, the surface book has only worked about 5% of the time that I have had it.
I don't know why I keep bumping this thread other than to relate my absolutely horrible experience with this thing. I know people are probably looking for news on the next one. I'm just happy that mine seems to be working now.
Buyer Beware.