The Surface Laptop ($999, $1,299 as configured) is the Microsoft notebook that I've been waiting for. Unlike the Surface Pro, this clamshell easily balances in my lap. And the Surface Laptop is lighter, more affordable and more stylish than the pricier Surface Book , complete with a chic keyboard...

Microsoft 's hardware division has gone from strength to strength over the last few years: from the Surface Pro , which has defined the high-end 2-in-1 space in its refined fifth-gen form; to the heavyweight Surface Book , which has enough grunt to keep MacBook Pro owners sheepishly quiet; to the...

Gorgeous design and great built quality that will turn heads; silent operation and plenty of power from Intel Core i5/i7 Kaby Lake processors; Windows 10 Pro is available as a free upgrade (in 2017); excellent screen quality; strong battery life; comfortable typing experience (the Alcantara material...

Windows 10 S makes little logical sense to us and convolutes the Windows marketplace once more (when RT was killed it should have stayed that way); really expensive if viewed as a high-end Chromebook competitor

Microsoft's recent hardware efforts prove two things. First, Windows devices can be built without compromise. Second, that Apple isn't the only company that can meld hardware and software together in harmony.

Lightweight design; Great keyboard; Excellent screen; Good speakers

Lack of ports; You'll want to upgrade from Windows 10 S; Rivals offer better value

It doesn't have all the ports we'd like but the Surface Laptop has excellent design and mind-boggling battery life. Read more in our full review.

Life is full of mysteries. Why did Two and a Half Men go on for 12 seasons? Who invented the platypus? How has it taken Microsoft this long to make a laptop?

If you've been on the fence about picking up Microsoft's Surface Laptop, now might be the time to take the leap. Before now, if you weren't a big fan of slate grey you'd be out of luck, but boy do I have some news for you. New colours for the Surface Laptop. Yay!

Gorgeous design; Stellar performance; Excellent battery life

Windows 10 S leaves a lot to be desired; Disappointing screen

The Surface Laptop impresses on style, stuns on battery life, and sports one of the best laptop screens to date. But our quibbles (the fabric-covered keyboard, and a few other issues) overshadow it, in a field crowded with excellent premium portables.

Excellent display and battery life; Striking design; Solid aluminum shell; Quiet even under load

Cloth-covered keyboard deck poses questions about durability; Subpar; soldered-on storage; Base model ships with just 4GB of RAM; Noticeable keyboard flex

Microsoft's attempt at a traditional clamshell laptop leaves us a little conflicted. The look, feel, and usability of the is outstanding. The Alcantara-covered keyboard is unique and a pleasant surface (literally) to rest your palms on for long term use.

I bought the Surface Pro for a friend and he is over the moon about it! Enough Ram, great speed and too many other amenities to list. Great product and special financing customer service was great!

I'm returning this product. I received a clearly refurbished, used product. The battery in the pen as well as the laptop has run out on first boot. Box was already opened. A few dings on the product.