Surface Book 2 Review for artists
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I've reviewed most of the Surface Devices and loved them all so far! But... What do I think of the Surface Book 2? I will say straight away away that it looks identical to the Surface Book 1 with Performance Base. Does it 'perform' any better though? Let's find out!!
Being a professional Digital Artist and illustrator and having used the Surface Pro 3 and Surface Pro 4 and the Surface Book 1 with Performance Base, I'm still glad to see another Surface device arrive. I also helped The Verge in London to review the Surface Studio and I went down to Microsoft HQ to chat with their engineers about the Studio and other Surface devices for the creative community. This is now the 10th Surface device to be released but is the Surface Book 2 as great for artist as other members of of the Surface line-up? Let me know what you think in the comments.
Until next time, keep on creating!
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The long awaited SB2 review!! I'd say you will get invited for cookie and tea at Microsoft HQ in the future! One of a select few of SB2 reviews where the reviewer can actually draw! Well done mate!
For the most part it is a device made for creatives. I do wish they'd go the whole hog and give us a device made 100% for creatives rather than trying to accommodate other users as well who are not that bothered. The Matte screen for example.
yeh, Matte Screen option would fantastic and Thunderbolt 3 port. so that when the GPU becomes obsolete, we can plug in an external GPU! Also a 32gb or 64gb ram option would be nice! make the ram upgradable at least! pretty please!
You were actually one of the main deciding factors when I bought the Surface Book with Performance Base. Got me the $3,200 top of the line model too. The i7 1TB hard drive and 16GB RAM model. Fortunately, I got it for $2,500 on eBay because someone wanted to sell it and buy a MacBook Air instead. (LOL) And I wanted the Surface Book with Performance Base over getting a new laptop and a ludicrously expensive Wacom Cintiq.
And just like before, you're one of the main deciding factors in me wanting the Surface Book 2...even though I don't really need it because the upgrade would be minimal and I don't have the money for one.
They sold it and bought a MacBook??? Hahaha hahaha!!! Fools. I bet they regretted that shortly after. I get my old Mac out every now and again for testing and the lack of touchscreen alone sends me up the wall.
The Surface with Performance Base remains my favourite Surface device! They should of made the 15" Capel of holding 32GB ram then maybe it would have been that.
I feel bad for that person on eBay :P
Over the year, have you had any issues with wearing out the tips it there screen?
No, Surface is solid in that regard@@coffeeenthusiast8774. However, after a while of working, the rubber tip warms up and you can feel it sticking to the screen. It even leaves a visual smear which you notice once the screen is turned off. That's not a problem for most people but given that the Surface Pro 3 had that issue and now are on the SP7 and they haven't improved the nibs to solve this... drives me crazy!!
I trust your reviews the most of any tech reviewer here since you always aim it at artists from the viewpoint of a professional artist and you're always unbiased. You (and my older tech failing) are the reason I took the plunge on the MobileStudio 16 and Samsung Galaxy Note 8, and as someone with buyer's remorse, I don't regret either purchase months later. I was just given a Surface 2 15" as a university graduation present as my old Macbook Pro just couldn't keep up anymore and I needed a replacement laptop. I couldn't be happier with it, handles what I need it to, I can draw on it and it is a whole heck of a lot easier to port around than my Mobile Studio 16 (which I also love to bits). Keep up the great work!!
You know you just made my week right! Hearing comments like that is the reason I make videos. Thanks Kacey. I'm super glad I could help you! Congratulations on your graduation btw.
Well, please keep making videos, I'll definitely keep watching them! And thank you!
Nice review and love your artwork. I want this machine, just the price but as a designer its got everything i need...
Glad you like it. It's a good machine. Especially if you want to go portable. Let me know if you go ahead!
Watching this on my new Surface Book 2 :)
lol. Why are you watching reviews if you already have one?
just appreciating what I have haha :)
Haha. Good enough!!
@@hytax9915 I do this too , glad I'm not the only one my friend.
does it bend in the middel when u press with the pen when you are drawing with it ?
USB c can power your device as well, the difference between thunderbolt 3 and usb c is that thunderbolt can let you plug in external GPUs, and it has faster data transfers.
Yup, you can power the SB2 via USB-c but it's sooo slow in comparison that there's no point in using that - I wouldn't even consider it a feature at this point unfortunately. There's a ton of other stuff you can do with Thunderbolt 3 and I have a DAS drive, the Dell Canvas and other devices that will not work with USB-c but want Thunderbolt instead. External GPUs are good for video rendering but I wouldn't want one plugged into my Surface all the time. That Thunderbolt port would make a difference to serious creators and I doubt it would cost too much put in there. Plus, your device becomes a little more future-proof! Are You using a Surface Book?
Hey Mann, I just want to say your artwork is on point especially the details. I just finished looking at your portfolio and I am blown away! I'm a artist myself but I find myself drawn to geometrical shapes instead of figures. I wish that I had the talent to draw the human body like yourself but I'll get there with more practice. I actually have a life size self portrait hanging at the college I work at here in SW Florida (the medium is in colored charcoal on brown paper standing 6' tall) I am currently using the Surface Book 2 15" & I would like to know what is the best inexpensive (NO monthly payments) (ONE TIME FEE) drawing software for the SB2?
Thanks Tress - you're awesome - keep coming back ;D Nice to see a Florida face. I've got a few friends over there and I love me some Disney of course!! Sketchable is Florida based if you didn't know!! That might be the perfect app for you. You can check it out on the Windows store. t was designed for the Surface. It's low cost. You can support a local business and I've got a load of videos showing off what it can do in my playlists!! Let me know what you think and Ill see you on Twitter or Facebook too @LAWRENCEcanDRAW ;D #SpreadTheWord
I like how you do the lift to draw your characters to bring them to life & bring in all the details. Thank you for the advice!
Thanks buddy! That means a lot.
Automatic like for being left handed. I'm just getting ready to get one of these now that the prices have dropped reasonably.
So glad your reviewing the surface book 2 I’m a photographer and I was on the fence about wether to buy or not
It's a good device for Photographers. Grab a good matte screen protector though if you go out of the studio a lot!
Great review! For my preferences I would get a 15 inch for the Surface Book and if I wanted a smaller screen just get a Surface Pro. However, that's because I really don't want the keyboard (and I wish the Samsung Chromebook would have a detachable keyboard too), I just prefer the tablets.
I wish I could get Samsung to talk to me!! Then I'd do reviews of their stuff. It looks like they've got some nice small tablets for everyday carry but obviously I can never recommend without testing :( Would you ever consider the Surface at a size like 17"?
Lawrence Mann Keep trying to talk to them. Samsung does send stuff out for review cause I've seen them do it. I do recommend any Samsung tablet with an S Pen. Yes, a 17 inch Surface would be great!
If you want the hard surface feel when drawing, just switch to the H or 2H nip. Than you will get iPad Pro feeling...which does not feel like writing on paper but if this is your thing...
I use surface pro but what irritates me most is their pen ergonomics....1- The pen I can't grip well, feels slippery compared to Wacom rubberised pen. 2- The button click feel is laughable compared to Wacom pen button.
Yeah I understand completely. The Surface Pen isn't my favourite. This one is better than the last but it is still not that usable over long periods of time. It's not really designed for artists & creatives. It feels like it's more for note taking. I'd much prefer a more Ergonomic stylus too!!!
I have been trying to find a tiny rubber sleeve that I can slide on. So far no luck...as most are really fat pencil grip type kids rubber things. Might pop into a DIY store to see if I can find any thing.
Meanwhile i am using a rubber band lol Looks visually bad but....
T T At least you can get the new Surface Pen to work. Mine glitches when I draw. Vertical ekg lines suddenly appear on my drawing as I work. 😬👩🏽🎨. I have returned and exchanged the pen 3 times. Same drama every time. . I’m contemplating returning for a refund. Sad because I love all the sensitivity and tilt features,
when the pen is working.
Buy a cover for the pen
Surface book is a cool device but it's kinda pricey for the specs you get. I think your better off just getting an entry level portable device and a powerful desktop with a screen tablet. My laptop was 999 and it came with the i7 7700, 16 gigs ram, 256 gb ss , 1 tb hardrive and a 1060. That surface book is almost 3k with the same specs. The laptop doesn't have a touchscreen or pen but I can buy a really nice screen tablet and it will still be waaay cheaper.
DrawTimeInc Yep, as long as you don’t need to have that much power and still be mobile.
My issue is that i want to see how this works when drawing in photoshop. I mostly use adobe cc for my work and I've heard the SB2 (at least used to) has issues with either crashing, not recognizing the graphics card, etc. I dont want to pay 3000 dollars for something that isnt going to work properly.
Can anyone debate this? I really want to get one of these but I've seen so many iffy reviews :(
Hey lawrence! Thanks for the review!!! If you had to chooose between this one and the xps 15 2 in 1 with the 4k 100% adobe rgb screen and thunderbolt 3, which one would you choose? Also, hace you tried tablet pro app? Would you recommend it? Thanks!
Yes I have tried Tablet Pro Hotkeys. Did a video last year about this: th-cam.com/video/_2PLbspXezs/w-d-xo.html
As for the XPS, they are pretty good but the upcoming Dell 5530 is going to be a lot more powerful. Video coming soon on that!
Great review. Loved to see someone actually “draw” for a length of time to see it all in action. ... Okay, I do graphic design, digital art, some photo editing, also digital caricatures. I am currently using the 2nd generation iPad Pro 10.5in..I love it ...(I use Affinity Designer/and photo..Autodesk Sketchbook, at times Concepts (plus a few other apps)..I know Affinity designer/photo and sketchbook and concepts are also available for computer...I personally would love to use the full versions... I also at times do video creation for clients (using things like Animaker and GoAnimate - currently using an old 2009 slow MacBook Pro) I am looking at changing up..I was going to just upgrade to the iPad Pro 12.9 but thinking I want the power of a full computer and have been looking into the Surface Pro and the surface book 2 (fading more towards the surface book 2) ..eventually I was looking at getting the surface studio for home use and either the pro or SB2 as my portable device... I don’t do enough video work to justify the kind of money to be spent on an SB2 for only that reason, I do more digital art, graphic design (logos etc) caricature work...things in that nature...If i go this route and do this upgrade I will be going 15in with the highest specs (i7, 16gb ram, and either the 512 or the 1tb ssd) What is your thoughts on an upgrade like this for what I do for a living? Is the SB2 the best route to take and would a machine like this last a couple years using it in this way (plus normal use, TH-cam, social media, web searches etc)..I want portability and power... Your thoughts?
I've got a few more videos on my channel too for the Surface Book 2 and the Surface book 1 with Performance Base (still my favourite Surface). Runs Affinity and SketchBook great btw.
That upgrade idea sounds good. As a pro myself I will always say to go for the highest model possible to make it last longer. I still have an old MacBook 2009 kicking about somewhere. I had the 2011 too. That was my last Mac. My son was given the iPad and my iPhone was shoved in the draw so I moved to the Note 8 and I got a phone with a stylus.
You don't need a massive hard drive on the Surface as long as you keep your work on a portable drive as I do. I think that's better. Keep the drive clear so your programs can use that for processing.
The Studio is old now. If you want to get that then wait for the next one. You could just get a decent sized tablet and connect it to your Surface Book later!
Hope that helps!
Lawrence Mann Thank you so much for your fast reply.. I will be subscribing to your channel and will check out more of your videos on the SB2. I will say, I am not a die hard apple fan, the iPad was given to me as a gift and I admit i love the thing...To be honest, I still feel the iPad is best for portability. Meaning, it is always on, always ready and can simply pull it out the bag on the fly, open and app and get drawing in 15 seconds....The SB2 wont be as quick and ready i believe...But i want to go to the full version of the current apps I use, so I am sacrificing some portability for the upgrade. Part of why I was originally aiming toward the surface pro... But I love the processing of the SB2, it opens the door for the option to start doing videos again for my clients if need be....Though my focus is more on digital caricatures, logo design and other digital art.... But I always want the biggest and best when it comes to computers and tablets, so I know the SB2 may be overkill for what I do for a living, but that works for me LOL...Thanks again
I used Apple for 20 years but went back to Windows because they just refuse to touch pen & touch on all devices which is a real detriment to creatives like us! The iPad looks like a good device but I'd like it to use full applications like Photoshop and have an SD card slot and USB-C.
I like 'overkill'. Nothing wrong with knowing that you have enough power for job and then some. You might want to learn video editing next year - you never know and then you'd have the power for that. I never thought I would but then I got into TH-cam! Who knows where you'll be in a couple of years.
10:20 epic badass wojak
Haha - thanks DS!
If you could only pick one, which one would you go for and why?...... The Surface Book 15 or Wacom mobilestudio 16
My MobileStudio Pro - Same reasons I stated in the video here! You?
The Wacom MobileStudio Pro 16 battery life is abysmal
I've never had the opportunity to test out any of them. But if I had to choose one and burn the other. Wacom would win for me.
It's not as if I sit drawing in the middle of a field so it never really bothers me personally. Plus I have a battery pack it can run off of. I don't think any mobile device has a super-duper battery-life but I'm never more than 10ft from an outlet even if I'm flying. I would like a bigger battery but I'd say that about all the devices I have. I think my MacBook was worse - Especially after the 1st year.
I love my Surface Pro 2017 but I’m salivating over the 15” Surface Book i7.
That top-of-the-line is the only way to go if you're considering a Surface Book. I loved my Pro for years but the extra 'umph' really does make a difference for big projects! If you're using it for actual work then that's important!
New to your channel and enjoying your content. Cheers !
Thanks Toking! Always been a fan of your work too ;)
Great review! Just what I was looking for!
btw, how is the pen latency in photoshop and illustrator?
Latency is great is Illustrator as is expected. In Photoshop, it depends how big you're working and what type of Surface Book you go for! It's a decent machine. If you want the best pen experience though you might be better off with a Wacom if the pen experience is your major concern.
@@LAWRENCEcanDRAW Thanks for your response. Huge latency is kind of a deal breaker for me. So, I'll stick with my wacom tablet then
I use Wacom for my Pro' commission work - The Surface Book is nice for travelling with but I'd never trust it as my only device! I think that's a fair way to word it.
Ooh, I think this will be my upgrade. My current laptop displays darks so horribly. It's a shame the Book 2 isn't matte. Question: have you tried Autodesk Sketchbook Pro on the Book 2?
Nope but I use it on my Note 8. lol. bit different. I see it more as a sketching app and I prefer Sketchable. I've got a ton of videos on Sketchable!
Thank you for the great review!
Always happy to help Keith! I'm gonna do more Surface Book 2 videos Keith - Stay Subscribed (+ hit the notifications bell icon) What else would you really want to know & see about the Surface Book 2?
Lawrence, the performance base version has a sunken keyboard. Other types are flat.
Yeah I cover that in one of these videos. You can see when I have them all lined up next to each other! Looks pretty nice but is a dust trap!
Great review! Thank you.
I am very tempted to buy the 13" with 16GB RAM and from time to time i will run 3D software (Maya, UE4, Substance Designer & Painter). Since i never had a 13" laptop before, and i cant figure out how it is working with it, my only fear is about the size. Are 13" enough to work sometimes with 3D applications just when I am around, or it is definitely too small? Thanks for your opinion :)
the 15" does feel significantly bigger it does have to be said. The 13" is certainly workable though. If it is you're only machine then I'd also get another monitor for when you're back at your desk. Probably a Wacom tablet.
@@LAWRENCEcanDRAW Thank you, it is not gonna be my primary workstation for 3d, but from time to time I have to travel and in case I need to do or review some 3d stuff, just to make sure the 13.5" is big enough.
I've just answered questions on another video which made me think of our chat - have you looked at my review of the Dell 5530? You might really like that!
You may have already answered this, but does drawing with the stylus a lot give your screen any scratches? I’m considering buying this as my first 2-in-1 and this is one of the deciding factors
On the Surface it leaves little marks but you just wipe them off. over the years it will get scratched but that'll happen with any screen. These are purpose built to work with a stylus remember!
So my daughter wants a laptop or tablet for her artwork, she is already a fantastic sketch artist. I was looking at maybe getting her the surface book 1 as a starting place for her. Any artists out there have any advice for me?
The Surface Book 1 with Performance Base is still my favourite Surface to date! If you find one of those refurbished from Microsoft then that's the bargain you want to get - hope that helps!
How old is your daughter? Like would this be used for her education like graphic design/illustration? Or this just for recreation?
so... what would be your advice? am I going for a surface pro 7 or a surface book 2? (I only want it to draw, I want a surface that does not give me problems using photoshop and clip studio paint .... just that ..) I intend to carry out commissions and works of a good quality, not excellent because I do not have that capacity (for Now, I think that everything is achieved with constancy) haha; but if a work that allows me a certain level of appreciable details. (One thing that I add, the Surface with Performance Base does not arrive here ... so I should choose between the book or the pro only)
I always said Surface Book in the past but these days I think the Surface Pro 7 is pretty good on paper. That said if you want to do majorly complex work then grab a Lenovo YOGA instead.
I have to ask, when you draw on the Surface Book 2, at around 10:20 it looks like the screen is pressing down, it looks really strange to me. Is this a software thing or is the screen really slightly bending? 😅
Overall great video :)
The screen is slightly flexible. It's not that noticeable when you're working on it. Remember that this is a close up with the camera and even your face doesn't get that close. I'd like to see MS fix this though - maybe use a tough phone glass rather than this flexible 'plastic' whatever it is.
Great detailed review from an artist. I love my Surface Pro 4 for all it can do but the SB2 15” screen is enticing. I suppose when I go bigger, I will go for the Surface Studio. My friend, who designs and builds custom motorcycle engines, will love the upgraded features of the SB2. You can design or do art and run your business from one device. Thanks for the honest review in regards to MAC, which have been falling short lately. Not a MAC hater. Just saying. 👩🏽🎨😎✌🏽
I've got a couple of Surface Studio videos - I hope you enjoy those! It's a good machine but I hope they bring out a new updated version soon. That would be great for you if you are looking to upgrade soon! Glad you enjoyed the video! #ShareTheVideo!
Lawrence Mann Indeed! I will check out your videos on Surface Studio’s upgrades. I think you and I discussed some upgraded features, we would like added to Surface Studio. 😎😍
Hi, a question, Does that type of art or drawing have any special name? I see that they use it a lot for the conceptual art of videogames. I mean what you do in the minute 9:26, I would like to know if i can find a course to learn that kind of drawing
It's simply called Concept Art. What you need to do is study as much good artwork as you can find online. As many good videos on anatomy and composition. Practice for 3 hours a day - Every day and get tuition from an artist you trust and admire! That's the best way.
Which pen model do you use with the Surface Book 2? Because I read so much about possible jitter, I am curious at what pen to buy (maybe a Wacom?) thanks in advance!
Wacom have the best pens of all. They're out in front by a massive lead. Both in tech and in the Ergonomic feel of the stylus. They own the patents so it's not hard to understand why. Personally I think the Surface Pen is the one thing that lets Surface down a little. It works well enough and any artist worth their salt can get good results BUT it feels horrible to hold and that really comes across after a few hours in the hand. If you're like me and you draw for 12-16 hrs a day then the Surface can cripple you!
Lawrence Mann thanks for your quick reply! I believe there are wacom pens that can be used on a surface book 2, is that right? Btw, 16 hours! Whatever the pen, I’d be crippled anyways 🙈
Yes, I reviewed that pen! It still won't work better than a Surface Pen on the Surface Book though. Just because Wacom made it, it won't give you all the abilities of a normal Wacom Pro Pen on the Surface unfortunately. A lot of it is to do with the tablet as well.
This vid gives me some hope: Lefty can draw >_
Haha! Happy to help! #SpreadTheWord
Thanks for this review, very informative
Always a pleasure. Stay subscribed - more tech fore artists on it's way ;)
Bloody hell.. Been waiting a while for this one.
Haha. I've been playing with it for a while. Wanted to get it right. Nothing worse than someone who does their release on day one. What are you thinking about getting? Any other competition to the Surface Book 2 for you?
I'm planning on getting the 15" i7 (either 256 or 512 GB) if PC World ever get them back in stock... I'm looking forward to getting some extra oomph over my current first gen i5 SB and getting some extra screen to play with.
I've not really looked at any alternatives to be honest and my iPad Pro has been gathering dust for months ( I really disliked the drawing experience with the Apple Pencil).
Anyway, looking forward to more reviews.
Why PC World? Lots of other good suppliers have them or you could go direct to MS!
PC World have a trade in deal at the moment so I should be able to get some cash off. One of the 'perks' of being out of work. ;)
Aaaaaahhhhh! Get it now!!!
Should I get the surface book 2 or the new surface pro 6? I go to restaurants, parks, bars etc to do my work. 3d artist using zbrush to sculpt but also Maya for animation & Unreal for game dev. Should I get the surface book for the gpu? Is it still just as mobile as the surface pro? What would you recommend? Thnx
Surface Book 2 - you need the GPU for 3D work ;) Link is in the description. Let me know if you decide to buy via a Tweet @LAWRENCEcanDRAW and let @Surface know too - it's good for them to hear that I help ;D haha
Good review Lawrence it helped me decide thanks m8
Happy to help! What specs did you pick?
@@LAWRENCEcanDRAW 15" gtx1060 model thanks again title says it all your drawing is amazing m8
Happy to help! Spread the word ;)
Love your Videos...keep going this great Job
Thanks IA-z! Means a lot :D #SpreadTheWord!!!
What software was you drawing with?
Great review! What software is that at 0:56??
Sketchable - I've got an entire Playlist (more than one) about it!! Have fun!
Hey Lawrence,
Need some help to decide. I'm about to buy one of these devices, Sb performance base or Sb2 13.5. Both i7, 16gb ram 512gb ssd. Did your idea change? Is the performance base still your favorite even after using sb2. Don't you think sb2's improvements (processor, screen, new pen features, gpu and some other things that i don't know) enough
Also I want to mention their prices
Sb pb 7.5 unit costs
Sb2 10.5 unit costs (11ish with pen)
Have you seen my video on the Dell 5530? Is that in your price range? That might be a good option if it is!!
@@LAWRENCEcanDRAW Yes, I watched it too. That beast is very powerful, way better all around, hardware, screen etc. but 15inch is not my type and it's more pricey. (20ish unit and don't know if the pen is included) So, I'm looking for second-hand devices for the moment.
The difference is about the 1/3 price of sb pb, I narrowed the choices, just wondered why SB Pb was your favorite over sb2(or did it change)?
Yep, price is the only issue I thought you might raise. It would last a looong time though. The highest spec SB 1 with PB feels the same to work on as the mid range SB2. If you can find a deal then it works out cheaper - a lot cheaper!! You can even get reconditioned from Microsoft so it comes with a warranty so that's awesome. Worth looking at!!!
@@LAWRENCEcanDRAW Thank you, Lawrence :) I bought the SBPB one.
Coming from a 24in of a Cintiq Pro 24, is 15in still a good work space, or does pinch/zoom compensate adequately? Does Photoshop UI icons work well on it while leaving enough canvas?
Do you mean for a full time swap? Or just your travelling device? I'm fine going between devices but I wouldn't want to draw on anything that small all the time. I need my big 27"!!!
Lawrence Mann So it gets the job done well enough, just that it's hard to step down from the 27in once you experience it. Probably more pinch-zoom with this 15in size. Thanks Lawrence!
Thank you for the video review. For my artist wife that her MacBook pro just died we are trying to decide what to purchase. This review helps. We went to the store today and looked at the surface 2, the dell xps and the lenovo yoga 760. The lenovo with 4k 15 inch screen 1tb ssd, 16 gb ram, i7 cpu, nvidea gpu, 3 years warranty and support is roughly 50% the price of the surface with similar specs. But my wife was impressed with the Surface 2. So any advice on where to go with this info? For the cost savings we could buy lenovo 2inone 760 and the 900 Huion kamvas 22 and still be less than the Surface 2. But i don’t know what is best for an artist.
Depending on what screen size she wants to go for - this is important for a lot of artists - she might want that larger Huion 22.
Dell also do a 5530 which is their new power house with a stylus. Worth taking a look at. It's a more powerful version of the XPS.
XP-Pen also do a few tablets that are worth looking at.
Hope that all helps!!
@@LAWRENCEcanDRAW Thank you! I showed my wife your comments and I know it will help her make decisions. She's going to look at the XP-Pen reviews which look good. The Huion 22 though seems the way to go, except she's still stuck on "Apple" even though she's aware how bad their Macbook hardware is. I think the Ipad Pro is worth getting but she worries how will she get art from the iPad Pro into Windows laptops.
She can always export art from the iPad pro as a JPG and save it to DropBox as a worse case scenario. Some apps will let you save as PSDs though. Some people are saying that iPad Pro is getting Photoshop but I will say now that this will not be full Photoshop as many people are hoping it will be - just in case your wife is hoping for that.
The iPad will be great but it really only has a couple of apps to pick from so make sure to research them first and make sure you're happy before you buy - Apple won't let you return it once you've taken it out of the box.
Really want the GTX 1060 version for substance painter, all my other programs are CPU dependant, seems like a lot to shellnout just to be able to use 1 program/game occasionally.
You could grab a refurbished Surface Book 1 with Performance Base direct from Microsoft - that's what I've kept and it's awesome - true I don't do any gaming on that but hey, that's what consoles are for!!!
Does anyone know what kind of pen he was using? I am trying to get into drawing but don't know what pens are good
Surface Pen 2
@@LAWRENCEcanDRAW thank you so much for replying on such an old video. Means a lot and now I'm following
Happy to help ;D
Is the sketch app thing is already free for the windows itself?? And does it good for animation? (I wanted to upgrade being traditional to digital painting cus why not) so yeah, Surface book 2 is worth the buy?? uwu (my english succ)
I use a low cost app called Sketchable - you can check out my Playlist for my info on that. You can get that from the Windows app store. Windows itself doesn't come with anything built in which is good enough for artists as far as I'm concerned.
P.S. Sketchable cannot do animation. You might want to check out more specific apps for that.
Do you where I can download digital coloring books for surface book color by numbers because I am color blind
Hi! My uncle lives in USA and I'm in a country that doesn't sell surface books, so he bought surface book 2 for me on ebay but it turned out to be first S.B., we can return it, but should we? I'm not planning to play powerful games there, or edit huge videos in 4k. I usually use photoshop and some drawimg programs. What should we do?
Microsoft will not cover the warranty on a product bought in another country. I had an issue with this. It would have been easier returning it to Apple. So be careful.
if i’m going to be using the surface book 2 for digital art (i use sketchbook pro) and after effects, would the i5 with 8 gigabytes not be a good choice to go with?
For Sketchbook YES, for AE... That still depends on what kind of work you're doing in there! You might want to make sure you get the higher RAM option.
hi lawrence! i am very conflicted. i want a 2-in-1 laptop, primarily for 2D art and music creation. i also, however, want to be able to relax and play "smaller" games like the sims, the walking dead, or minecraft. i like the full-size SD card slot and size of the sb2, but the portability of the sp4. i also dislike the fact that the sb2 isn't 360 degrees, but instead has to be detached. are there other devices out there that might suit my needs better? i want functioning pen pressure, small gaming capability, and portability as i am going to be a student coming this fall. budget isn't a huge issue. thank you!!
Try the Dell XPS! That might suit your needs perfectly - Wish I had a review ;D Look it up - let me know what you think. Maybe shout me and @Dell on Twitter or Facebook if I've helped you or you need more advice!! @LAWRENCEcanDRAW #SpreadTheWord
Good review.
I've got the 15" 256GB model and while it is a great machine for 3D modelling and using substance painter, I'm still annoyed by the stuff MS gets wrong when it comes to the Surface line up.
Why oh why have Microsoft not provided an easy method of making custom floating menu's that you can use to access program functions and keyboard shortcuts?
If you want to sculpt (or paint) properly you have to use it in "Studio mode" which makes the keyboard inaccessible, how to do you then access things like alt or shift when you sculpt / paint?
I've used a variety of different programs but the only I've had any success with is TouchKey, it's amazing MS have not addressed this.
Anyhoo great review on a great machine albeit with a few flaws.
Yeah I did a video on TouchKey: th-cam.com/video/X3q0aUTt6Yk/w-d-xo.html
From chatting to developers it's amazingly hard to develop this kind of software because it almost has to hack into the OS system and it interacts with each app and float on top and does multiple things that the OS hates. So it would be easier if Windows just did it themselves! I've wondered it myself. Seems so simple.
Oh wow, didn't see the touchkey video will definitely watch after. Totally agree, seems a bit of an "own goal" they haven't developed their own, I think they could significantly reduce the Wacom Cintiq share of the market if they did which they surely must want?
Incidentally, have you tried TabletPro?
Yeah, I've tried tons of them. They drive me mad because some of them are impossible to install. You can spend have a day fiddling about with them!!! But that's because they are so hard for dev's to make!
Is it worth buying a non used Surface Book 2 ,15inch with i7 ,16GB RAM, GTX 1060 6GB, 512GB SSD with almost 2 years warranty or instead buy a brand new 2in1 Laptop like Lenovo Yoga 7i with i5 11gen processor , 16 RAM, Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics card? Both cost around the same. I've heard that Surfaces tend to have problems with battery swelling and SSD failure and its a pain to repair it. Thanks in advance ! :)
Surface Book 2 has been out for a very long time now and there is no way of upgrading it and little chance of fixing it if anything goes wrong by yourself. Microsoft are not very helpful once warranty has past. I wouldn't buy 2nd hand Surface.
@@LAWRENCEcanDRAW Thanks for the answer ! So you would recommend buying a new generation 2in1 laptop?
Depending on your budget of course. It will last you longer but buy what you can afford and whatever makes you happy. My advice is always to trust your gut over what people tell you. Don't jump into anything.
@@LAWRENCEcanDRAW My brain says buy a new generation 2in1 laptop, my heart says buy the Surface Book 2 .Thanks once again. Stay safe ! :)
Let me know what you decide to do! Send me pics of your setup on Twitter @LAWRENCEcanDRAW or on Facebook.
I personally would pick the SB2 15 over the mobilestudio 16. It's way more powerful and versatile. Lil cheaper too lol Screen texture doesn't really matter to me. Now I'm wondering if i should wait for the SB3...?
SB2 has only just come out. From my point of view the stylus tech is way more advanced on the Wacom MobileStudio as well which makes the difference too. Having tested them both over the long term I've just found myself happier drawing on the Wacom. It's still personal preference though - what kind of work are doing?
Lawrence Mann concept art for games. I currently have the cintiq pro 16 which is okay lol I'll probably upgrade to the surface soon.
I'm surprised you don't want something bigger!!
Hi Lawrence I'm a bit late to the party, but I've been finding your reviews extremely useful. I am a hobbyist with a bad spending habit, and I had been convinced that I 'needed' the surface pro 4. A really nice sales assistant at a store that won't be undersold, suggested the surface book and I am hooked. In an ideal world it would be the top end model, or even the top end 13". Sadly I risk being divorced if I bought that on my credit card. I was then thinking of the 13" i7 8gb 256gb. I would be using illustrator, but I don't think I could justify an extra £700 on 8gb more RAM, and I don't think I will utilise the extra hard drive space. My work is not as intensive as yours, very basic in comparison in fact, but I want a little future proofing if spending this kinda cash. The husband would rather I got the i5 8gb 128gb, obviously due to the price. I guess what I would like to know is, do I need the extra RAM if I am using a dedicated graphics card? What would be the better trade off? Thanks in advance.
You can add extra storage with an SD card or an external drive. The only work you need to keep on the actual device is the work you are currently working on so you don't need a large drive at all. Ram for you isn't a major issue but you might like to get as much as you can if you are doing complex vector work! Id say that it's more important to have that i7 than the i5. This way it is more future proof, especially if you want to do other tasks as well. Hope that helps! Welcome to the community Helen :D
Lawrence Mann Thanks. Just need the cash and a better drawing ability now. Really excited. Thanks for helping with my decision. I just have to convinced the husband that I 'need' the i7 😉
I was never here #SmokeBomb
personally I have a gaming pc and bought a cintiq pro 16 but it wasn't working with the USB c. Would you suggest i go for the surface book equivalent? or try to get the wacom to work or something?
Get the Wacom working! If the USB-C isn't working then my first thought is that it's your USB card or your GPU won't let it set up due to your monitor set-up - maybe you have a load of monitors already? You are a gamer! I imagine you are pretty tech savvy if you have a gaming rig?
I have a gaming rig and it works well for everything I was using. But I only have one monitor. It's a Samsung 4k display but it doesn't even use a HDMI or anything. Alright I'll try. Might I ask about your opinion on a surface book though? Also thank you for your help!
Did it work?
Sort of. Even though I sent video and picture after picture of me having it plugged into the usb-c on my and other computers the most that was offered or said was they would send another port. Which got it to work but it's not the 4k resolution.
is there a matte screen protector? and if it does exist, is it comfortable for drawing?
You can get them but I never suggest using them. The solid ones reduce drawing abilities due to adding more parallax and the adhesive ones are hard to apply without bubbles and you'll never be able to remove them without ruining the screen!
i see, thank you very much for the advice!
I have a few questions. looking for good resources on how to set up my Surface Book (w/performance base) better i7/16ram. I noticed on your videos Photoshop is running so much smoother. I am new to photoshop as a drawing tool. I have the 9.99/month Adobe. . . I recently bought Rebelle3 after trying it, I really love it.!! but it really is struggling. and It shouldn't. I am going to pull my file s off . I noticed you said you do not save to the computer. As an artist I have a lot on this computer and externally backedup. These digital drawing files are huge! I think I need to reconfigure and make sure all my everything is available for Rebelle or photoshop. Thinking long term. I think I might work toward my surface being solely my drawing tool. and eventually having a separate laptop for other things. Also looking into larger and am looking at the differences between the Surface studio, vs. Wacom 32. Seems it might be better to invest in the Wacom as I could swap computers (again, is it best to solely dedicate that computer to the drawing tablet) without losing the tablet. vs the Studio is all in one and it dies, I am screwed royally. or would the Wacom tablet last about the same anyway. The other thing I am weighing is matte vs glossy. I love the glossy glass screen. don't enjoy tSoft nibs create drag on the glossy screen that makes it difficult for me to operate. My work time is cut short. Seems to me I could build a very powerful computer to hook a Wacom up to that would be a better drawing tool than the Surface Studio. I am thinking about the Wacom mobile, seems that would be a better outdoor plein air painting tool. The Surface book gloss is about impossible. but it does mean I am practicing blind contour drawing, a lot. lol. This is all so new. I never realized how much I would love digital tools.yay! I have always been a paper obsessive and getting dirty in charcoal, graphite, making my own inks, etc. Much more difficult now days as a quad.and progressive disease. Scouring resources to help make decisions. Thanks for any suggestions or resources, greatly appreciated.
th-cam.com/video/9Ab19J8TEMU/w-d-xo.html Check it out! Spead the word ;)
thx!!! @@LAWRENCEcanDRAW
Great job~（Sorry my English is not very well）I have ipad pro ，wacom cintiq pro 16，i would like to go out and paint on my way during traveling~So surface book2 is a good choice~Would you like to tell me,how many hours can suface book2 be used when running photoshop ,or painter,or Clip studio paint normally?
I've just added closed captions so you can watch this with subtitles if it helps! Wish I could add translations to all my videos - just takes sooo long :(
Just on battery you can get 5-8 hrs on a fully charged surface Book. I'd say 5 to be safe if you're doing serious work. You need the brightness up full and I turn off all the applications I'm not using but I can still run down the battery. It charges fast though. In truth, you are never too far from a plug port unless you are painting in the middle of a field!
Thank you so much~5 hours is enough~
I agree. Even if you are taking a flight somewhere, honestly - how long do you go without a socket. I've gone half way around the globe and been able to charge my device every step of the way! Plus, you can also get some great portable batteries for laptops too!!
Does that mean you can charge the laptop from a power bank too? Thanks for the video, super helpful!
Whoa is that a new intro? Nice!
Slightly tweaked it and the Outro a few videos ago. Thanks for noticing ;) FIRST!
Affinity Photo like a boss!..
How is msb2 for photo editing?
I actually think the Surface Book 2 is pretty swift! Did you see my latest video on Photo restoration. I restored a 100 year old photo. I've got a 2 hr long video. If you watch the Drobo competition video there's a 2 minute version of the restoration in there if you want the quick version!!
What is the drawing software you are using (sorry, I’m not an artist)
I've got playlists if you want to check them out. Painter, Photoshop, Sketchable etc! Hope that helps.
How does it handle heavier programs like Flash, After Effects, C4D, etc?
It depends how much you push them. Those applications can run quite well on the i5 Surface Pro if you're doing small projects BUT if you want to do a bigger animation in AE then I'd say get the top of the line Surface Book 2 for sure. Heck, I'd say check out my review of the Dell 5530 as well.
Lawrence Man thanks sir
Always a pleasure! Welcome to the community ;) #SpreadTheWord
Wow, are all those Surfaces on the desk yours? So many... Anyway, be careful when choosing the one without fan... you know, thermal throttling is said to be a big issue in Surface line.
For me, it's definitely Wacom... Surface is not cheap and as usual, the tariffs bump up the price even further. But the killer factor is... I don't know for what reason, Microsoft just decided not to release any of the Surface line in my country (we do have official MS branch over here).
While Wacom (and yeah, we have official Wacom branch over here too) is quite diligent on releasing new stuff here. I can buy all Wacom line over here, including Mobile Studio and Cintiq Pro.
The SB2 is on loan and I gave the old ones away to family members. I had to loan them back to do this video. I only have the Surface Book one with Performance Base now. Still my favourite Surface device of all time!
I do love my MobileStudio Pro. That 16" matte screen is a great working space. Thanks for watching! What are you using at the moment?
Caseko CSK in Australia we only have one official microsoft store...which is pretty funny.. because Australia is huge and some people might live 5000 km from the Sydney store! lol. I live about 600km from the Sydney store! 😂
Have you ever used the HP ZBook Studio x360 G5 ? From your experience which do you prefer as they are very similar in price
No, I've talked to HP a couple of times but to quote a member of their own staff "HP are tight as **** with their tech". lol. Without nipping out to buy one I can't review it then. I don't need one at present so it's something I can't see myself getting - shame because it looks like a cracking device! Trouble is I never recommend anything I've never used myself!!
I heard about the poor palm rejection and jitter, is it really that bad?
You can see the Parallax video clip I shot. There's no jitter there and that's shot close up. I didn't experience any. Microsoft have been messing around with the pen drivers something awful this last month. It's caused major issues for a lot of us as you may of heard about? Point being that these 'tweaks' were in an effort to correct a lot of the line issues with the Surface ink jitters etc. As far as I can see, they've fixed them - even if it was at everyone else's expense.
Palm rejection is fine. It's not as good as Wacom but we always knew that. It is the same as it has been since Surface Pro 3 I'd say. This is the same as it is on most phones and most tablets. iPad, Wacom & anything without a battery in the stylus has better better palm rejection on average.
Thank you! I think I'll go for the surface book now without worries!
No worries. Glad I could help #SpreadTheWord!
Question:
I've already got a Surface Book 2 13" i5, and I want to get started in illustration while I save for an upgrade to i7 with GeForce; what's the best all-around illustration program I can on the it and have a reasonable good experience?
Thank you! 🙏🏼
my friend who has this laptop uses Clip Studio Paint. I heard Krita is a nice free software you can use as a starting point.
@@creampuffbaba Thank you. I ended up buying the full Adobe suite so I could mess with Character Animator
Character Animator is great. I was on the original Beta Team for that. Lots of fun :) I do love Photoshop and have used it since the early 90's. A good standard brush in Photoshop will get you a long way. I have a lot of videos on an app called Sketchable. I use that a lot in my reviews. That was created with the Surface Pro in mind. Happy New Year folks!
How good is the battery while heavy graphics works ?
Pretty good and I pushed it pretty hard. That said, how often do you really go that far from a plug socket? Do you really go 6hrs without without being able to plug in? Unless you're flying trans-Atlantic then probably not.
What app are you using?
I use Corel Painter, Photoshop & Sketchable the most!
I just bought he surfacebook 3..have you had the chance to try that one yet..not sure if you still on here anymore..nut just wondering
I'm still here!! I just don't review Surface products any more. Microsoft don't talk to me any more - not sure why either. They answer an email every now & again and say they'll get back to me but never do. Real shame. I used to love working with them but it seems to be over how. I would have been happy to have reviewed the Surface Book 3 but obviously I can't just buy every device that comes out with my own money. I am still reviewing lots of other tech though! Stay tuned if you are interested in other artists videos!
Sorry my phone was being stupid and but came ass nut 🤣 I'm not slow I promise. Yeah it was pretty high..I got it and love it..I'm just now trying to learn digital drawling..and drawling help with ptsd and anxiety so..was just wondering any tips on these and if I should get a thing that just plugs into this and draw..idk where to start
@@LAWRENCEcanDRAW once again thank you for replying darlin..I'll forsure be watching.. love watching your channel and learning.
Can you artist review the hp zbook x2?
I've been trying to talk to HP but honestly it's easier to talk to the dead through a Medium. lol.
Ask me again on Twitter or FB and add HP to the conversation - that might help push it!!
Thanks for your video. Are your eyes ok? I get really sore, blurry eyes ever since I started working at my desk.
I get asked about my eyes quite a lot. This is my natural skin pigmentation. I don't need sleep or have sore eyes. I just have darker eyes. It never bothered me and nobody ever mentioned it that I can remember until I got on TH-cam and now I seen to be getting this one a lot.
what is the software youre using at 5:06? thank you :)
Afinity Photo!
Great vid!
Thanks Brianna! #SpreadTheWord :D
Do I need the 15" model with gtx 1060 for editing and digital art for school notes also, or can I get away with 13.5" and i5 with integrated graphics?
Maybe not the 15 but I'd say you want an i7 if you want to do Video Editing! Hope that helps! #ShareTheVideo
the surface pen is expensive, would you like to try cheaper one? function is same
I've got a few videos on some alternative stylus options if you check out my playlists. Hope that helps!
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Do an artist review on the surface pro 6 plz urgently need to know how well it works for illustrations.
It will work as well as this for illustration - it just depends on if the GPU & processor etc are good enough for everything you need it for!! I don't know exactly what you do. I work on digital paintings in Corel Painter that can go up to 3GB. And I do video editing too. It means I always want something with a bit more punch!! If you are doing line art illustration in Illustrator then this will be beyond powerful for your needs - it really depends on what you need it for! Your style, your applications etc?
@@LAWRENCEcanDRAW im a student of graphic design and i was going for a graphic tablet for illustrations and a new laptop. I used only adobe softwares for my assignments so i would like to know if photoshop, animation cc adobe premiere pro or after effect will work well on the pro 6?
Depends if you're doing massive projects in Premiere Pro. If so then you might want something with a bit more power. This isn't built for video editing. It'll do a bit of TH-cam editing but your not going to get your film done on it! lol.
I can see the flexibility of the screen bouncing up and down every time you palm hits the screen...this would be so annoying because I draw with a bit of pressure on my hand too...nope for me. Waiting for the SB3.
It is a bit annoying and it's a thing that Surface has always had an issue with. That said, I would say you'd be better off trying to lighten your touch with the stylus. Even though you can't see it, you can be damaging the screen of your tablet if you're pressing on it too hard. A lot of artists are the same. They lean on their devices and it shortens the lifespan by years causing dead pixels, colour variation, dark spots and you can force you nib to scratch the screen more as well. If you alter your pressure settings and try to lighten your touch you'll extend the life of your tablet. If you ever do get a Surface Book then it's something you's have to do. Haha.
Update: Ended up buying the 15"/256GB. Can't wait to try it out!
Screen protectors are a nightmare to get down without bubbles. Especially if you don't buy the best ones. That's why I hate gloss screens. I just don't bother with them these days.
Is that countess from paragon ?
Since I don't know what that is... no. haha.
You ever gonna review the hp zbook x2
Fingers crossed. I've tried reaching out to HP several times but haven't gotten an answer. I've done it again today and sent them a bundle of the comments (including yours) asking me to review the X2. Looks like it would be a good device. I'd certainly like to see how it compares to the SB2, Dell 5530 etc. What specifically do you want to know or do you want to see it pitched against?
I would like to see what the zbook can do too : )
Hi I am a Artist and I sold my iPad Pro with Pencil because I wanted a more windows type of tech and bought me a surface book 2 also have the pen but I don’t know which programs to use I am sort of in the fence can you please help me
I use Photoshop & Painter for my Pro work and Sketchable & Sketchbook for my doodling. I use a whole host of other little apps which help with the little bits too but you'll find you're own apps too over time.
You are a good artist man ty
Thanks buddy! Happy New Year btw!!!
How in the world did they put a 1060 in there?
It's a mobile card though. Check my latest video on PC SPECS FOR ARTISTS - that will actually explain a few things for you ;) #Subscribe & share ;D
Would have gotten the 15 inch at launch of it had thunderbolt 3. Too bad.
It seems like such a simple thing to cheap-out on. Why do that? Did they think that most people who are serious about spending this much on a serious working device wouldn't notice the difference between the ports? For me, it's a big deal too. Imagine if those other USB ports were USB 2.0 - It's that type of situation. MS need to correct this next time round for this amount of cash!!
Where to get on try? And rewiew?
I started by reviewing the tech that I already had. That's how most TH-camrs get started. You have to build a following first before any company will loan you anything for review. Also, companies do not often give you things to keep. That is a common misconception, just in case you hoping for 'Free tech'. lol. I know a lot of people think I get to keep all this stuff. TH-camrs who get to keep it all are often BIG TH-camrs with massive subscriber counts.
any thoughts on HP zbook x2?
I've sent messages to HP trying to get them to talk to me about a review. Fingers crossed!! Anything specific you want to know? What the competition that you want to see this compared against?
Lawrence Mann thanks for taking the time to respond. I'm new to these creative 2-in1 laptops but basically I'm looking at them for video and photo editing, so if your review/ comparison could incorporate those aspects (i.e. processing speeds, graphics cards, screen coloring, difference in pen, etc.) that would be great.
No worries! Stay subscribed and hit that notifications bell icon. I've messaged a couple of people at HP so if I get one in then you'll see when I do the review!
Got the surface book 3 and am very disappointed. You have to rely on a buggy third party app to get short keys when drawing in photoshop, I.e color picker. Most of which stop working soon after. Tech just isn't there yet for artists
Yup. That's why I never reviewed it. My opinion of the Surface brand has gone downhill over the last few years. Sorry to hear you're not happy with it. If you'd of asked my opinion I'd of told you to stay clear! Best of luck with your next device.
Why are you not using on screen shortcut software? You are wasting so much time without it.... I could hardly use my SP4 without the onscreen shortcuts
I've got a video all about it. I work fast enough without the shortcuts & I don't particularly like the on screen keys. I much prefer a physical key. I mentioned the Wacom MobileStudio Pro and the hotkeys there I do use! If I take my Surface Book away with me then I will take my Wacom remote with me too sometimes!
Could you tell me how gaming on it is?
Afraid I can't! I don't game! I gave it up because it hogs too much time and I'd rather spend that time working. Sorry dude :(
@@LAWRENCEcanDRAW ah, that's okay. Thanks for responding in any case
No worries! I'd love to game but it's either that or TH-cam :O
id love to have a painting like this 👉 2:53 sooo prettyyyy
Haha. Glad you like it!!
if only this thing had 32 GB ...if only...🤷🏾♂️
32 GB of ram? Why would you need that much!? Are you simulating like 4 operatives systems at once or what? thats overkill dude.
It really does help with things like video editing. Especially when you need to have things like Adobe Adition open at the same time!
Do you or anyone know what the lpi is for this device?
Official word from MS is that the 'Screen supports 4,096 levels of pressure sensitivity'. They don't Put out any official information about actual LPI spec's. Actually there's a few technical spec's missing but you could find them if you wanted to go digging at the patent office. lol.
Okay, thanks for double checkin. I couldn't find it myself either but I always gotta ask because Im obsessed with dat lpi.
good for artists because they dont understand from hardware, so expensive but not upgradable crap, and it is not powerful enough for the money
The curse of and tablet, laptop or 2-in-1 is that you're never gonna upgrade it. If anyone is bothered about that then they're the person who is gonna do their own build. This kind of device is for the person who is never gonna build and wants the portability. That cash is also a status symbol remember and maybe a finger or two to Apple for a few people. The high-end Surface Book is more than powerful enough for 90% of digital artist's needs- yes if you're a builder you can make your own for less but if you are a freelance pro you have the factor in the cash/time factor too! It all depends what you want. Horses for courses. I supposes that's why it's a great thing we get to pick and choose which option we go for!! Democracy wins again ;D
you shaved :( you're so attractive with a beard! (still attractive regardless)
You know that comment made my day don't you! Thanks D!
Lawrence Mann then I'll just have to make more compliments like it lol
Haha! Great stuff :D
Lawrence Mann 😁😁😁
What's a 55 30 ? at 16:25
The upcoming Dell 5530 with Stylus. I have a video on that!
Ohhhh, thank you Lawrence :)
Happy to help. I will have a review of the Dell 5530 when that's available.
Hey Lawrence, do you have a review of the zenbook flip s ?
What, like the one I literally just uploaded??
Mmm...I'll just get a huion 22 pro 😁
It's good. I've got a Huion review playlist if you want to check that out ;D
Nice I'll definitely check it out
Please don’t buy any surface products, software has many issues, they update it regularly, whenever new updates comes the system fails in many other hardware things...for me in last update and the keyboard and mouse stopped working...customer service is worst. Doesn’t worth the money we pay to those people!!!
Thanks for sharing your opinion. I guess you are copy & pasting this same comment on as many Surface (Book?) videos as possible?? I will say that this is just one opinion and I know many people who have a very positive feelings towards the Surface brand and their products. Every brand has their detractors due to bad experiences and I am not detracting from yours. However, I do suggest that a better way to inform potential Surface customers of your woes is to put them in video format and show the proof. Show the emails between you and customer support or the record the phone calls, show the Surface device not working, let people see your anguish, talk to people in the comments.
I didn't want to be a hater so I decided to work within the tech industry as a consultant to give my feedback so the devices could become better for myself and my fellow creatives. Over the years that has worked. I have seen my opinions make a difference and my suggestions make an impact on the computers I use. I know I am listened to by the companies and it works far better than ranting online. It may of taken me many years but this impact can be achieved by you too. Or by anyone reading this.
I hope you're happy with the device you decided to buy after the Surface Parimal. I'm interested to hear which brand you decided to purchase and trust after Microsoft Surface?
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Lawrence CAN draw! But can he review...?
Thumbs up ratio on my video says yes! 158 vs 5. You never know until you try Jamie ;) Have a great day.
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It's so fucking expensive! instead should someone get a Wacom pro (PC-Display) ?????
Depends what you're after... portability or longevity. Hooking a Cintiq up to your computer will be more cost effective and better for pro's but it's not portable. The Surface Book just offers these powers on the go. If you have the cash then I say get both!!
I like my iPad Pro.
Graeme Hogg I stopped using my cintiq companion for an iPad pro 12.9 with clip studio pro (25 per year now!). I love it. Wish it had a tiny bit more ram though. I like the apple pencil better than any other stylus I've tried, which is saying a lot because I love wacom.
What apps are you using? Do you ever wish you had more power though so you could have a full OS with Photoshop and other full applications?
I switched from the latest Surface pro with the new pen to an iPad pro, and as the drawing goes It’s in a different league because of the pen issues on the Surface which microsoft tried to cover up, and convince me it was normal, which it made it unusable for me. The iPad feels close to perfect for drawing. Since I switched I don’t even have a laptop like device, just the iPad and a desktop. I just wish the iPad had a full version of photoshop because I’m so used to the workflow in photoshop, but I do my professional work on a desktop and a big wacom screen tablet anyway.
Amin Bajrektarevic agreed. I mainly use Procreate on the iPad Pro. Ideal for airdropping them over to my Mac as layered .psd files. I use 22hd cintiq which is nice but I love the freedom and the drawing experience on the iPad Pro.
Yeah, Microsoft switched from using Wacom tech and bought Ntrig out. The Pen on the Surface isn't my favourite of all the stylus pens out their either. The trouble for me is that, being a pro' artist, I can't get over the hump of working on a device that can't use full applications. I need to run Photoshop & Painter etc and edit files that I'm already working on. The iPad isn't an alternative to the Surface Book - the MackBook Pro is. The trouble is that Apple won't give it Pen & Touch :( That's why I had to stop using MackBooks after 10yrs and switch to Windows. Procreate looks good though. Maybe Apple will either put Mac OS on the iPad or the Pencil on the MacBook. Or maybe Ntrig will improve!! Fingers crossed! Thanks for letting me know your reasons on that and it's interesting to see those two stories were very much the same!