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the best thing that happened to me was reading all those ...
I did extensive research about the surfacebook and I read so many negative reviews about the software and the bugs, but I was so impressed by the idea of the product so I ended up buying it.
I have to say, the best thing that happened to me was reading all those early reviews about how buggy it is, wireless issues, sleep issues, screen issues all of that. I expected this device to arrive and then I'd have to struggle with it until I find suitable workarounds for the device I'll get.
In the end, I received a product that blows my mind away. 1 week in and I haven't had a single issue with it at all. I'm happy with the purchase and I would recommend it (unless you want your decision to make financial sense, because it doesn't)
Pros:
Unbelievable screen
Touch and pen work really well
Great finishing and quality
Fast performance and no preinstalled software apart from a couple that are meant to show the capabilities of the surface book
Great battery life (base part)
Cons:
Wireless performance is OK but 2 years older laptops with Intel 802.11ac Wi-Fi cards perform better
You'll have to install loads of updates when you first receive it, not really a con but it took me a few hours
Long charging time
Not very easy to open the lid when its closed
April 2016 · Unknown · verified purchase