Many people who once dashed off emails at their office desktop PC now do so from the corner coffee shop or an airplane tray table, which is why laptop keyboard quality is so important. But even with thicker bezels and some extra screen real estate, the Surface Laptop 3 comes in not far above those measurements, at 0.57 by 12.1 by 8.8 inches.

The Asus ZenBook 13, whose vanishingly thin screen borders make it a member of the ultraportable laptop vanguard, measures 0.7 by 11.9 by 7.5 inches and weighs 2.83 pounds. There are lighter and smaller laptops with 13- and 14-inch screens, such as the Acer Swift 7, but they often sacrifice build quality, typing comfort, audio quality, or sometimes all three to achieve their sleekness. The supremely sturdy unibody construction inspires confidence, giving up a bit of weight and size savings in the name of reassuring build quality. If all you need is a laptop, though, the Surface Laptop 3 is an excellent one. Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 (13.5-Inch) Review The laptop is also available in a larger 15-inch version, which only comes in the first two color options. Other chassis-color options at this screen size include Black, Platinum, and Cobalt Blue. The model I'm reviewing here is the Sandstone metal version with a 13.5-inch touch screen and an Intel Core i7 processor. Originally comprising a lone 13.5-inch model with a unique soft gray 'Alcantara fabric' covering its palm rest, the line now includes multiple sizes, color options, configurations, and material choices. Now in its third generation, the 13.5-inch Surface Laptop 3 (starts at $999 $1,599 as tested) is an excellent option for people who seek the Windows mobile experience as Microsoft intends it. Microsoft's answer to the Apple MacBook is the Surface Laptop, an ultraportable laptop that focuses on comfort and portability but skips most of the tricked-out features found on some high-end Windows notebooks, such as webcam privacy shutters and watchband-style 360-degree hinges.

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