I initially bought this computer two months ago, as a school laptop. I got the Intel Core i5, 8GB RAM, 128GB - Platinum.
**PROS**
Keyboard: Upon first glance, the keyboard was my favorite. It has a very soft but hard texture. It also has a backlit keyboard, so you can type in the dark. This is great if you are a student and trying to finish your homework at 2 in the morning.
Face recognition: I set it up so that it can recognize me with both my glasses on and without. You can also set it up so that it recognizes you with different pairs of glasses.
Touchscreen: I love the touchscreen! I downloaded so many games, like Candy Crush and Angry Birds, that need a touchscreen to complete the experience. On Explorer, you can take Web Notes, which is where a screenshot is taken of the website you are viewing, and you can digitally write on it. The Surface Pen is great if you prefer writing/drawing things out instead of typing. Also, there is a Windows Ink Workspace, which gives you the options of Sticky Notes, a Sketchpad, or a Snip and Sketch (screenshot).
Notes: There are so many features and I just can't seem to discover them all!
The brightness levels change according to the brightness of the room, which is pretty interesting.
Charger: The charger connects with the laptop very easily. It is magnetic, so if you trip on the wire, it won't ruin the charger. The head of the charger also lights up to signal when it is charging. The charger also contains a USB port that can be used for charging your phone.
**CONS**
Laptop Ports: There is only one USB port, a Mini DisplayPort, a headphone jack, and a Surface connect port (for charging). The single USB port makes me mad because I can never plug more than one thing in. I have to unplug and replug, over and over again. I've never used the DisplayPort, and I'm not really sure what it's for. And although, I've given the keyboard high praises, it DOES turn brownish after a while due to sweaty hands.
Overall, I would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a new laptop.
Update 3 years later: The keyboard will discolor after a while, so I had to buy a keyboard sticker in order to cover the dark spots. Other than that, my laptop is still going strong!
| Standing screen display size | 13.5 Inches |
|---|---|
| Screen Resolution | 2560 x 1600 pixels |
| Max Screen Resolution | 2256x1504 Pixels |
| Processor | 1.6 GHz core_i5 |
| RAM | 8 GB LPDDR3 |
| Memory Speed | 2666 MHz |
| Hard Drive | SSD |
| Graphics Coprocessor | Intel HD Graphics |
| Chipset Brand | Intel |
| Card Description | Integrated |
| Graphics Card Ram Size | 8 GB |
| Wireless Type | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, 802.11a/b/g/n, 802.11abg, 802.11a |
| Number of USB 3.0 Ports | 1 |
| Average Battery Life (in hours) | 14.5 Hours |
