In addition, there are a slew of optional things to agree to:

A Microsoft account for sign-in (this can be bypassed if you don’t connect the computer to the internet during setup).

The mandatory policies, for which agreement is required are: But we started counting exactly how many times you have to hit “agree” to use devices when we review them since these are agreements most people don’t read and definitely can’t negotiate.Īs with other Windows 10 computers, the Surface Laptop 3 presents you with multiple things to agree to or decline upon setup. It’s impossible for us to read and analyze every single one of these agreements. Still, if those things aren’t deal-breakers for you, the Laptop 3 is an excellent, traditional Windows 10 laptop.Īgree to Continue: Microsoft Surface Laptop 3Įvery smart device now requires you to agree to a series of terms and conditions before you can use it - contracts that no one actually reads. It also has the occasional bug that will cause things to go haywire until the laptop is shut down and rebooted. The Laptop 3 isn’t without faults, however, and you can get better battery life and better port selection from other 13-inch Windows laptops, such as Dell’s XPS 13 or HP’s Spectre X360. It has an outstanding keyboard and trackpad a sharp, bright touchscreen a sleek design and sturdy build and excellent performance for everyday productivity tasks, which is what you’re most likely to use a 13-inch laptop for. The $999 ($1,599, as tested) 13.5-inch model is the more “traditional” Laptop 3, and I think it’s the one that most people should get if they are looking at buying one.

I’ve already taken an in-depth look at the latter Laptop 3, so in this review I’m focusing on the 13.5-inch Surface Laptop 3.

If you want a traditional clamshell laptop, you can now choose between a 13.5-inch Surface Laptop 3 or a larger 15-inch model.

If you want a 2-in-1 tablet, you can now choose between a Surface Pro 7 or a Surface Pro X. Microsoft has given us more choices than ever with its Surface products this year.

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