Microsoft developed the Surface Book for tech users that are huge fans of its Surface series, but that opt for a more conventional laptop appeal. This special tablet easily locks into a keyboard dock accessory that transforms the device into a laptop.

Microsoft unveiled the Surface Book in a New York press event, and this new device has been getting a lot of attention since.

The Surface Book is a slim 13-inch laptop that resembles the classic white MacBook with its off white design. It must be noted, however, that the material used for the Surface Book’s surface is metal and not polycarbonate plastic.

One of the Surface Book's highly unique features is its hinge. The laptop sports a very flexible "dynamic fulcrum" design that allows its body to move freely, but remains stable in place at a certain angle.

In addition to its hinge, the device also features a trackpad made of glass. This particular feature has multi-touch and back-lit keys that are comfortable to use.

The Surface Book might be not as big as others in its category, but its key depth (oftentimes referred to as travel) is very thick. CNET has reported this is a huge advantage since its main rival, the 12-inch MacBook, sports relatively shallow keys.

The Surface Book also has a 13.5-inch diagonal PixelSense display with 3,000 x 2,000 pixel resolution, and 6 million pixels at 267 ppi.

When comparing the Surface Book with the Surface Pro 4, one must remember that the former is actually a laptop-first hybrid while the latter is a tablet-first hybrid. With the Surface Book, its screen is the part that can be popped off. Once separated, the tablet half of the device seems to be a bit bigger and heavier than the Surface Pro 4.

It’s worth noting, though, that once the Surface Book is placed next to the Surface Pro 4, tech users not used to Microsoft devices may struggle a bit in trying to tell them apart.

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