Microsoft Surface Book vs Vaio Z Canvas:(Comparison)

Microsoft Surface Book                                                                                                                               The Microsoft Surface Book packs high-end components, including new Intel processors and optional Nvidia graphics, into a smart, slim body. Some components and most of the battery are hidden in the base, so the tablet half is lighter. The high-res screen looks great, and the included stylus pen is excellent.               The Surface Book has 13.5-inch display offers 3,000 x 2,000 resolution for 267ppi. Microsoft also uses its new PixelSense technology which essentially means a very thin, closely bonded, glass screen for super responsive touch and stylus controls. The Surface Book, also all metal, offers a detachable screen that doubles as a tablet. But this has meant a slight increase in thickness to nearly 23mm when closed. The Surface Book display offers sixth-gen Intel Core i5 and i7 chip 16GB of RAM and up to 1TB of SSD storage. While the tablet part of the Surface Book is limited to the Intel HD Graphic 520, there is a separate GPU in the keyboard section. This is an Nvidia GeForce processor with 1GB of GDDR5 memory. The Surface Book offers plenty of connectivity options that vary and may appeal to different people's needs. The Surface Book offers two USB 3.0 ports and full microSD. The MacBook features an HDMI port where the Surface Book is limited to a Mini Display Port and using a 5-megapixel front-facing camera.                         The Surface Book is no ordinary Surface, sporting a sleek, all-silver, magnesium design with a unique, flexible hinge designed to keep the laptop's removable display from getting too wobbly. But while Microsoft mostly knocks it out of the park with its first laptop, the device is still a bit top-heavy, and opening the lid is more difficult than we'd like.  Microsoft’s Surface Book offers SSD storage options of 128 GB/256 GB/512 GB/1 TB. It also comes with a microSD slot. The new Microsoft tablet cum laptop hybrid bears an 8 MP rear camera and a 5 MP primary camera and will run on latest Windows 10.                                                 Microsoft is downplaying the Surface Book as a tablet by calling it "clipboard mode," but you can remove the Surface Book's screen to use as a humongous slate. This should be a big upgrade over the Surface Pro 3, as both the Surface Book and Surface Pro 4 have big glass trackpads – a lot like Apple's MacBooks.       Battery life
Battery life on the Surface Book is both pretty good and surprisingly disappointing. While Microsoft has promised 12 hours of continual usage and other outlets report getting even more juice out of the machine, our best time for the device was 7 hours and 39 minutes. As for the Clipboard on its own, the tablet can last for 4 hours.
While these are more than respectable numbers considering all the hardware inside the Surface Book, I honestly expected a much longer run time. The good news is this notebook recharges quickly, going from zero to 100% charge in under two hours.
But,Configurations with the optional Nvidia GPU and more storage get very expensive. There are some first-generation quirks, including an awkward gap between the screen and base when closed.
THE BOTTOM LINE While it's not nearly as refined as the new fourth-gen Surface Pro, Microsoft's Surface Book is a powerful, feature-filled premium hybrid that doesn't forget it's a laptop first.                      Price:$1499.00
                                                                                                                                                   
                                                                      VS                                                                                        Vaio Z Canvas                                                                                                                                         This 12.3-inch laptop comes with a slim, detachable screen and a stylus – it’s far from the first. One of the biggest selling points of the Z Canvas is its display and it does not disappoint. The 12.3 inch LCD WQXGA+ 2560 x 1704 IPS display boasts a wide gamut display with 95% coverage of the Adobe RGB spectrum. The screen is stunning and factory calibrated for professional graphics and video work. Unlike lesser dual core ULV Core i5 tablets, it doesn't run hot or loud despite the quad core CPU inside. The detachable keyboard makes it easy to type on your lap with the tablet sitting on a table or desk. However, the specs are very up to date with a Pro Graphics GPU, options up to 16GB of RAM, and SSD options up to 1TB of data storage. Not slacking off there – and the Windows 10 Pro OS makes this hybrid a bit sweeter. The included keyboard is detachable (it charges via two small contacts on the tablet and the keyboard), adds an extra 12.8 ounces, and doubles as a magnetically-affixed cover. The fun doesn’t stop there, though. Just check out these ports: two full-size USB 3.0 ports, a mini DisplayPort, HDMI, and a full-size (fold-out) Ethernet jack. The Vaio Z Canvas offers the performance of a 15-inch MacBook Pro in a 12-inch Windows 10 tablet, with a unique design that makes it suitable as a mobile workstation.
But, VAIO’s Z Canvas is a great and powerful tablet. It’s pricey, starting at $2,199 with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of SSD storage, with upgrade options to 16GB of RAM and up to 1TB of storage.Vaio's included stylus isn't as responsive as those on competing tablets. It's pretty pricey for a PC.
THE BOTTOM LINE Creative professionals may be tempted by the Vaio Z Canvas, but a more comfortable MacBook Pro or Surface Pro will generally be the better buying decision.                                  Specs:
Windows 10 Pro    Intel Core i7- 4770HQ Haswell 2.2GHz processor#                                                   Intel Iris Pro Graphics 5200    256GB (SATA)/512GB/1TB SSD (PCI Express)  8/16GB RAM   12.3in IPS display (2560x1704)    2x USB 3.0    SD card reader                      Mini-DisplayPort   HDMI    Ethernet RJ45    11ac Wi-Fi    Keyboard and digitizer pen included    63Wh battery                           Price:$2,199

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