Microsoft Surface Book Thread

Cosimo · 31 Jan 2016 at 09:24

Great, just checked the latest update ^^^^ and the Nvidia drivers haven't been updated and are still on 10.18.13.5415.

The Intel video drivers are ok.

So go Device Manger, Display Adapters, Update Driver, Browse my computer for driver software, Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer, choose 10.18.13.5914 dated 03.12.15 and update.

welshboy · 1 Feb 2016 at 08:25

Cosimo said:
Up to £400 cash back when you pre-order the Surface Book and trade in an old laptop or tablet:

http://www.windowscentral.com/uk-surface-book-pre-orders-can-get-400-cash-back-trade-offer

can you do this and the student discount?

Cosimo · 1 Feb 2016 at 10:11

welshboy said:
can you do this and the student discount?

Check/ask on the MS UK shop.

welshboy · 1 Feb 2016 at 10:57

Just asked on there online chat, and yes not a problem.

oooh decisions now.. sp4 or sb

Cosimo · 10 Feb 2016 at 07:17

No problems until now and windows update is sitting at 77% for 30 minutes during this latest update.

Cosimo · 10 Feb 2016 at 10:37

Restarted manually after 90 minutes.

February updates present and now on build 10586.104

Don't know what happened there but we're happy again.

silvagti · 12 Feb 2016 at 23:48

I'm still in the market for a new laptop and noticed this is officially released in the UK next week according to MS's website. There were some complaints about stability issues and bugs when it was originally released? Have these been addressed or is it still somewhat temperamental?

Also what's the fan noise like?

Cosimo · 15 Feb 2016 at 08:02

silvagti said:
I'm still in the market for a new laptop and noticed this is officially released in the UK next week according to MS's website. There were some complaints about stability issues and bugs when it was originally released? Have these been addressed or is it still somewhat temperamental?

Also what's the fan noise like?

Most of the issues have been resolved by software, driver and firmware releases which come monthly. My i7 arrived as the November firmware and big Win 10 release arrived so my experience has been a very good one.

I've had no issues to complain about. My only niggle is the small battery drain when it's not connected but that should be resolved by a firmware release. I've not found the fan noise obtrusive when it does come on.

Cosimo · 16 Feb 2016 at 07:08

Has anyone ordered one?

POB · 16 Feb 2016 at 10:01

Cosimo said:
Has anyone ordered one?

Was playing with one in the Microsoft Store on Sunday but managed to resist.

silvagti · 16 Feb 2016 at 20:56

Cosimo said:
Has anyone ordered one?

Very tempted but can't really justify spending that kind of money without actually trying one myself in store somewhere. Will probably need to wait until my local John Lewis or PC World get them in TBH but hopefully that won't take too long now that they're officially out in the UK.

Cosimo · 17 Feb 2016 at 13:59

First UK reviews are up:

http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/review/laptops/microsoft-surface-book-review-uk-3627119/

http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/lapt...ce-book-review-the-ultimate-windows-10-laptop

Cosimo · 17 Feb 2016 at 14:07

silvagti said:
Very tempted but can't really justify spending that kind of money without actually trying one myself in store somewhere. Will probably need to wait until my local John Lewis or PC World get them in TBH but hopefully that won't take too long now that they're officially out in the UK.

You can already order and pickup from store with JL and get a two year guarantee:

Microsoft Surface Book Launches on 18 February 2016
Available to buy Online from 8pm on 16 February 2016

Purchase from 16 February 2016 at 8pm and collect from your local John Lewis or Waitrose on Launch Day.
Just select 'Click and Collect' at the checkout to pick up from store.
Pre Orders must be completed before 8pm on 17 February to collect on Launch Day.

silvagti · 17 Feb 2016 at 21:24

Useful to know JL are stocking it aswell with the 2 year warranty. Suspected they would since they sold the Surface tablet range. I can get educational discount online so probably wouldn't buy it from them though. Just want to drop by a store so I can get some hands on time with a device

Cosimo · 18 Feb 2016 at 06:27

As expected firmware and drivers released today:

•System Hardware Update – 2/17/2016
•Microsoft driver update for Surface UEFI
•Microsoft driver update for Surface Management Engine
•Microsoft driver update for Surface System Aggregator Firmware

kevpuk · 18 Feb 2016 at 17:20

OK, relented and have shiny Surface Book arriving to local JL store tomorrow....click and collect.....much excitement!!!!
Now, need to find my SP3 a nice new home (Price Check thread up in relevant place!)

Cosimo · 18 Feb 2016 at 17:23

kevpuk said:
OK, relented and have shiny Surface Book arriving to local JL store tomorrow....click and collect.....much excitement!!!!
Now, need to find my SP3 a nice new home (Price Check thread up in relevant place!)

Nice! Which one have you gone for?

kevpuk · 18 Feb 2016 at 17:29

Cosimo said:
Nice! Which one have you gone for?

All-singing-and-dancing = i7/16GB/512GB

Figured that, after claiming VAT back, was more or less the same price as the i7/8GB/256GB model.......Purchased through my Ltd, FRS VAT registered, so invoice over £2k eligible.....£1,875 against £1,799

JL with 2yr warranty seemed the sensible option, MS store don't have that model in stock - shame, could've snagged 5.25% TCB - but the extra year warranty is probably worthwhile?

Cosimo · 19 Feb 2016 at 09:20

kevpuk said:
All-singing-and-dancing = i7/16GB/512GB

Same one as me.

First thing to do is to run windows update until all firmware/drivers and Win 10 is updated.

Enjoy!

kevpuk · 19 Feb 2016 at 10:33

Cosimo said:
Same one as me.

First thing to do is to run windows update until all firmware/drivers and Win 10 is updated.

Enjoy!

Great stuff. Yep, really looking forward to collecting it....apparently sometime after 2pm......then will need to figure out best approach of migrating my SP3 data et al.

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