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Comparing Microsoft's new Surface Book and Surface Pro 4
Microsoft introduced two new Surface devices on Tuesday: the Surface Pro 4 and the new Surface Book.
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The Surface Pro 4 is Microsoft's fourth-generation tablet that can convert into a laptop-like device, while the Surface Book is a new high-end laptop — Microsoft's first-ever laptop, in fact — that can convert into a tablet.
Both devices are currently available for pre-order. The Surface Pro 4 starts at $899, while the Surface Book starts at $1,499.
It's also worth noting if you max out the specs of both devices, you'll pay the same price: $2,699.
Which of these computers is right for you? That answer depends on your personal and professional needs: Do you want a powerful laptop that can be a tablet, or a lightweight tablet with a keyboard (sold separately)? While we work on our own answer to that question in the form of a review, for now, let's just give you the rundown in the basic differences between the two computers, in metrics like size, weight, and tech specs.
Surface Pro 4: 12.3-inch PixelSense display
Surface Book: 13.5-inch PixelSense display
Surface Pro 4: 1.73 pounds (786 grams)
Surface Book: 3.48 pounds (1,576 grams)
Surface Book: 12.3 inches long, 9.14 inches wide, 0.51- to 0.9-inches deep
Surface Pro 4: 11.5 inches long, 7.93 inches wide, 0.33 inches deep
Surface Pro 4: Up to 9 hours
Surface Book: Up to 12 hours
Surface Pro 4: Intel Core M, 4GB of RAM, 128 GB of storage
Surface Book: Intel Core i5, 8GB of RAM, 128 GB of storage
Surface Pro 4: One USB 3.0 port, microSD card reader, Mini DisplayPort
Surface Book: Two USB 3.0 ports, full size SD card reader, Mini DisplayPort
Surface Pro 4: 5-megapixel front-facing camera, 8-megapixel rear camera with autofocus and 1080p video
Surface Book: 5-megapixel front-facing camera, 8-megapixel rear camera with autofocus and 1080p video
Surface Pro 4: Stereo microphones and stereo speakers with Dolby audio
Surface Book: Front and rear-facing dual microphones, front-facing stereo speakers with Dolby audio
Surface Pro 4: Attachable keyboard, adjustable multi-position kickstand
Surface Book: Display includes a muscle wire lock so you can remove it from the laptop to use as a tablet, or swivel the screen around to use like a clipboard
Surface Pro 4: Yes
Surface Book: Yes
Surface Pro 4: Windows 10 Pro, 30-day trial for Microsoft Office 365
Surface Book: Windows 10 Pro, 30-day trial for Microsoft Office 365
Surface Pro 4: Starts at $899 (up to $2,699)
Surface Book: Starts at $1,499 (up to $2,699)
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