The Vergecast Microsoft Surface roundup: Surface Pro X, Surface Laptop 3, and their processors
Nov 10, 2019
Tom Warren, Senior Editor at The Verge, and Dan Seifert, Deputy Editor, dive into Microsoft's latest Surface devices. They analyze the Surface Laptop 3's design and performance, especially its shift to USB-C and the AMD processor's impact compared to Intel. Discussions also touch on the Surface Pro X's usability as a tablet, highlighting design choices and limitations of Windows on ARM. The duo reflects on user experience and the future of these devices, providing a blend of expert insights and entertaining banter.
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Surface Laptop Recommendation
- If you want a 13-inch Windows laptop, the Surface Laptop 3 is excellent.
- Avoid the 15-inch AMD version.
AMD's Mobile Position
- AMD is not as competitive in the mobile space as on desktops.
- Microsoft likely included AMD to pressure Intel.
AMD Performance Issues
- The AMD Surface Laptop 3 struggled with basic tasks.
- It had trouble playing 4K YouTube videos.