Microsoft on Tuesday unveiled two new computers: the Surface Pro 4 and the Surface Book.
While the Surface Pro 4 is an iterative update to the Surface Pro 3, the Book is an entirely new machine. It's a laptop but with tablet qualities, such as a large touch screen.
Apple hasn't been wresting on its hardware laurels, however. The company introduced a brand new iPad Pro back in September and has recently updated both the MacBook Air and Pro with new internals, placing them at the front of the market.
Both companies are vying for similar customers: those who want the flexibility of a light-weight device (such as a tablet or ultra-thin PC) with the power of a larger machine. All models have exceptional battery life - 10 hours or more - but in other areas they vary wildly.
So can Microsoft compete? Here is how the machines look side-by-side. (If you're on a mobile device, click the image to zoom in.)
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