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Microsoft Unveils the Surface Laptop, a Traditional Notebook That Is 'Better' Than MacBook Pro (engadget.com)

Posted by msmash on from the battle-for-the-best dept.

On the sidelines of Windows 10 S and affordable Chromebook-like laptops announcements, Microsoft also announced the newest addition to its Surface computing lineup. Dubbed the Surface Laptop, the laptop starts at $999, and is for everyone, the company claims, though the focus is on students and professionals. From a report: The Surface Laptop includes a 13.5-inch PixelSense display (Microsoft's branding for its unique screen technology) and a keyboard draped in Alcantara, a smooth cloth-like material. It's powered by Intel's most recent Core i5 and Core i7 CPUs, and it can pack in an SSD up to 1TB (that's notably integrated directly onto the motherboard). Performance-wise, Microsoft's Surface head, Panos Panay, claims the Laptop is 50 percent faster than the Core i7 MacBook Air while also being lighter. (Editor's note: Panos added that the Surface Laptop also outpaces the MacBook Pro on performance.) You can also expect up to 14.5 hours of battery life, thanks to Windows 10 S's battery savings and more efficient hardware. One thing you won't see on the Surface Laptop: Speaker holes or grills. Microsoft managed to fit the speakers behind the keys, which Panay claims delivers a more enveloping sound. Microsoft says it has also improved the standby time -- so much so that "you could go away on spring break and still have the same battery life when you returned."

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  1. It runs Windows 10s by goombah99 · · Score: 4, Funny

    It's freaky when they even copy the number of an apple. However I'm going to wait for the Next edition, dubbed NE1, which I hear will be labeled as
    10S NE 1

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  2. Re:MacBook Pro, or MacBook Air? by TRRosen · · Score: 4, Funny

    hmmm 50% faster than a air and faster than a Pro thats 100% faster than an air? Im guessing this performance is measured in m$ programs.

  3. Re:Priced about $700 too high by MightyYar · · Score: 5, Funny

    I build my own cars, too, and for half the price of a new one.
    1) Start with a solid chassis (strong engine and drivetrain) that's a few years old (used).
    2) Put new wheels on.
    3) Sweet ground effects.
    4) At least 3 bobble heads, depending on how I'm feeling that day.

    Soooo much cheaper than the exact same thing new. Didn't even need to go to school to learn how to build cars - I guess it's just a gift.

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  4. Re:Priced about $700 too high by rickb928 · · Score: 4, Funny

    No blower? Cold air intake? Boost controller? NoX? Remap?

    Wimp.

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