You don't get the dedicated GPU and battery life in tablet mode though
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Surface Book Is Microsoft's Glorious New Laptop - twice as fast as macbook pro
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You don't get the dedicated GPU and battery life in tablet mode though
Netherscourge
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All I need to know before I pre-order is:
1. Detailed CPU specs. CPU count & Speed specifically.
2. Detailed GPU specs. Comparable to which Desktop GPU in term of TFLOP power?
3. How much GDDR5 Ram. Simple - 8GB? 12GB? 16GB?
That's all I need to know. Anyone?
1. Detailed CPU specs. CPU count & Speed specifically.
2. Detailed GPU specs. Comparable to which Desktop GPU in term of TFLOP power?
3. How much GDDR5 Ram. Simple - 8GB? 12GB? 16GB?
That's all I need to know. Anyone?
Looks very nice at first glance. Makes a lot more sense for me for MS to build out from their true core market strength vs all the effort (and money) they've effectively blown trying to compete in the toughest markets for them where they're miles behind.
I'd have brought out something like this first then brought out Surface afterwards aiming to lead users on a progression with Windows towards a Windows Tablet (with a lot of focus on easy sync of work between a laptop you use in office/home and a tablet you take to go easily portable to meetings, etc.
I'd have brought out something like this first then brought out Surface afterwards aiming to lead users on a progression with Windows towards a Windows Tablet (with a lot of focus on easy sync of work between a laptop you use in office/home and a tablet you take to go easily portable to meetings, etc.
Zombie James
Banned
Not a fan of that hinge and the way it looks when it's closed, but sounds great otherwise.
SamastahSukhino
Banned
I'm so fired up,that video had the most inspirational music I've heard in a while. And it was for a laptop. Looks neat though.
a secret-boss
Banned
laptop is not PC anymore?
Suzushiiro
Banned
No details on the site on how the GPU stacks up against other gaming laptops- I'm going to guess that if gaming is your #1 priority something like a Razer Blade would do you better than this at this price class. The non-standard aspect ratio will also probably create issues with some games.
That said, as someone for whom gaming is not the top priority on a laptop... I NEED IT
That said, as someone for whom gaming is not the top priority on a laptop... I NEED IT
Agreed, makes it much much better.
Suzushiiro
Banned
True, but who's going to be playing a game that requires a dedicated GPU in tablet mode? Especially considering that the keyboard base doubles as the stand.
This is me. The ability to game on the laptop is secondary and something I'm willing to pay a few hundred dollars extra for.
MS finally made the device i've wanted from Apple for a few years now.
I wonder if we'll be able to buy new bases to upgrade the GPU?
Store page link if anyone wants to check out configurations and some actual proper specs.
http://www.microsoftstore.com/store...2459594)(JAF5WzpxbKM-mUUIOSSjBNnBfo84VF3Y1w)()
And for the observant of you the cheapest option with a discrete GPU is actually $1900 and the i7 version is $2100.
http://www.microsoftstore.com/store...2459594)(JAF5WzpxbKM-mUUIOSSjBNnBfo84VF3Y1w)()
And for the observant of you the cheapest option with a discrete GPU is actually $1900 and the i7 version is $2100.
Yeah, there's no stand on the surfacebook tablet
Chucke1992
Banned
I wanted a tablet and a laptop.
But then surface book happened.
But then surface book happened.
Which PC os should they be using? Windows 10 is great. May as well go ahead and drop the old dollar sign microsoft while you're at it.
Wow, for once the baseline unit actually nails what I'd want. 8 gb is enough for me, and when it comes to storage I don't need a ton. It has a SD card and I can easily keep things on a network share. I am curious about the gpu. I hope we get some more specs soon.
Ugh, that pricing is horrible. Seriously MS only one model with 16 GB RAM and it costs $2700?!
family_guy
Member
At first I was excited for the dedicated GPU, but then realized that it's probably not going to matter since it has to drive that high resolution display.
When talking about gaming there's a meaningful difference. The tradeoffs that laptops employ for portability and price always cause some kind of hit to the gaming performance. They even say that gaming was not a goal when designing it despite giving it some lip service.
When I went shopping for a Windows laptop this was exactly the machine I was looking for and was shocked to find did not exist. What did I do? Saved up some extra money and re-upped with a Macbook Pro despite the old one crapping out on me early.
This is a very cool move by Microsoft.
EDIT: Wait you can detach the keyboard? As in the computer is behind the screen?
Ah shit, hopes deleted. Can't stand those unbalanced pieces of crap.
This is a very cool move by Microsoft.
EDIT: Wait you can detach the keyboard? As in the computer is behind the screen?
Ah shit, hopes deleted. Can't stand those unbalanced pieces of crap.
Fragamemnon
Member
If you really need Linux you can just run a VM on the machine or (almost certianly better) have a dedicated VM in the cloud or network that's always around for you to work on.
WTF. You're supposed to order it and they still won't tell you the actual CPU model, actual GPU model, actual SSD model or amount of GPU memory?
Apple much, Microsoft? Well, fuck you.
shadow2810
Member
Lovely, price is not (cheapest is 1,949 CAD).
BananasWithGuns
Member
Would love to have this but a bit out of my price range. Maybe if/when they start to come down a bit.
Netherscourge
Banned
Some PRICING info 
From engadget:
http://www.engadget.com/2015/10/06/microsofts-surface-book-is-its-first-and-ultimate-laptop/
Pre-orders start tomorrow, October 7th and the product will hit stores on October 26th, starting at $1,499 (for the 128GB / 8GB Core i5, Intel HD graphics configuration) to $2,699.00 (512GB / 16GB, NVIDIA GPU).
$1,500 for 128GB Drive, 8GB Core i5, Intel HD graphics GPU
$2,700 for 512GB Drive, 16GB Core i7 Nvidia GPU
USD
Sorry, too rich.
From engadget:
http://www.engadget.com/2015/10/06/microsofts-surface-book-is-its-first-and-ultimate-laptop/
Pre-orders start tomorrow, October 7th and the product will hit stores on October 26th, starting at $1,499 (for the 128GB / 8GB Core i5, Intel HD graphics configuration) to $2,699.00 (512GB / 16GB, NVIDIA GPU).
$1,500 for 128GB Drive, 8GB Core i5, Intel HD graphics GPU
$2,700 for 512GB Drive, 16GB Core i7 Nvidia GPU
USD
Sorry, too rich.
a secret-boss
Banned
but you can still play on it right?
so... PC + PC Games = PC GAMING?
I mean I played Baldur's Gate and Borderlands on my Surface
joeyjoejoe
Neo Member
Depends on how much you like OS X and the iOS integration
Yeah I know it's about the same price as a Mac Book Pro config for config. Well it would be if we knew more than a Skylake CPU and a Nvidia GPU but which bloody ones. For that sort of money I'd be expecting a 6300HQ/6700HQ and a 980M.
Well, the GPU being in the Keyboard opens lots of possibilities. Imagine upgrading the GPU while keeping the display and CPU!
what a cliché
FarEastOfTengai
Member
I am confused about the pen with the SurfaceBook. They don't talk about the pressure sensitivity that the Surface Pro 4 has. Is the pen limited using the SurfaceBook? I was looking to get the iPad Pro or SP4 for art. This seems interesting though if its the same as SP4 art wise.
orthodoxy1095
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Like Kysen said for them, Windows is a plus because it "Runs my work software." But conversely, Windows doesn't run some software that people may need for work. Plus some of us might just prefer an OS X workflow/environment.
I don't feel like I have any more real control over Windows than I do OSX. What control are you missing on OSX that you have on WIndows?
0.1.1.2.3.5.8.13.21.34.55
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like the specs, but that hinge takes me back to the 80's
Outrun
Member
That price though
The price is amazing.