Some won’t like it, but it’s definitely a talking point and, before you ask, it doesn’t stain. It’s available with some high-end options including bags of storage and memory, while it’s very well designed like its more expensive brother and there’s something distinctive too hardy Alcantara fabric surrounds the keyboard. By producing a premium device without the tablet part, Microsoft could cut down on the weight and produce a go-anywhere Surface device for those who wanted, well, a laptop rather than a tablet (you can still use the Surface Pen with this super PixelSense display should you wish to). When Surface Laptop was first announced, it seemed odd – why would Microsoft go backwards from the superb Surface Book? But it makes a lot of sense. But there are few other computers that have the same quality about them – it’s a robust, well-put together machine, too. Another disadvantage is that it’s heavier than a MacBook Pro. While the base machine is competitively priced, things start to jump up when you talk about opting for the Nvidia dedicated graphics that reside in the base (so can’t be used with the tablet unless it’s attached to the keyboard).
The display is excellent, too – pin-sharp – while there’s support for USB-C and USB-A, although you do have to put up with a proprietary power connector that we hope Microsoft will dump when it revises this machine next. And with Windows being very touch-friendly, the tablet isn’t just for show – you can really put it to work. Its party piece is a detachable touch display that pops on and off of the keyboard base and works as a separate tablet, although the Surface Pen is an optional extra.
Available in two sizes, the Surface Book 2 is a powerful, do-anything machine. If you’re looking at a MacBook Pro equivalent that’s a PC you’ve just found it. We must also say though, that although the MacBook Pro has risen in price in the relatively recent past, so have many PC equivalents. Apple has recently slashed its factory-fitted SSD upgrade prices, but if you configure a MacBook Pro with all the bells and whistles things start rising steeply upwards. Of course, it remains the case that Macs are an expensive investment for a freelancer or studio and some of the Windows alternatives offer the same power for less (although check out Apple laptop deals post to see what bargains are available). Many Windows 10 PCs also have touch screens, which can be rather handy if you do wish to use a stylus – it’s certainly a better touch solution than Apple’s Touch Bar. With so many productivity apps being based on the web now, plus Adobe’s CC ( get Adobe Creative Cloud here) having full support for the superb Windows 10, you won’t find yourself suddenly up the creek without a paddle. It’s also true that cross-platform software compatibility is now rarely an issue.
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