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? To show off the best of Windows 10, of course. And now that the Surface Book is pretty much bug-free, it’s good to fulfill that promise. It’s got an undeniably innovative design, plenty of processing oomph and the flexibility to act as a tablet. Plus, I really do love typing on the thing. Is that enough quality to justify over £2,000 of your pocket money? With a variable battery life and its 3D gaming struggles, I’d say probably not. If you want a Surface Book, you’re best off sticking with the £1,300 entry-level model. For a first-gen device, this sleek hybrid gets a lot right. With a few tweaks, the Surface Book will be able to shake it with the best of them. Well, it’ll put Bill Gates to shame anyway.
Delightful keyboard; Plenty of processing power; Pixel-packed touchscreen;
Expensive. Really expensive; Struggles with gaming, despite its graphics card; Average battery life;