Just switched to the Surface Book 3 from a long time MacBook user, I am digging it! Great review!

WHAT!? The surface stylus doesn't work on the Surface Headphones? Savages ! !

You can turn off hold to right click within the pen settings. I knocks out a lot of jitter and gets rid of the delay nicely. Also, if you use a bit of line smoothing like I do with Leonardo. It feels very niiicccee.

I've been watching Brad's review since his Tab S4 review. I'm genuinely impressed how quick his videos have improved since then, good job brad! Love your videos.

It would be SO nice if microsoft made an artists edition with a decent pen / digitiser. I love my surface pro 2017/5, but it can never be my main machine for work.

Brad I got your Udemy course the other week! The zombie illustrator one. What I tried to learn in 6 months you made it practical in 2 hours.! Thanks so much. Hope it helped with getting a surface pro!

YAY more content! I love your videos Brad! Thank you for being a KZfaqr!!

Hey Brad! I was wondering if you could make content of you just drawing. I really like your art style and would love to see it maybe livestreamed or just on a channel somewhere. I really enjoy your work and hope to see more!

Please make a video on a budget custom build pc for digital art or a budget laptop line up for digital art 😬😅🙌🏻

Hi Brad, great review! I have a surface book 2, I've had it for a year and a half now, and it's a shame to see that what makes the laptop special (which basically is the ability to flip the screen and turn it into a wacom studio 16 pro) is still as it was on the previous model with no improvement on the jitter, the initial activation and the screen color gamut. They basically updated all the regular laptop parts and improved none of what could make the surface book the ideal artist device. I truly hope that microsoft is working on improving their ntrig tech. For what they are charging, it should be on the same level as the apple pencil or wacom EMR. Also: small tip but if you wear an artist glove the jitter gets reduced by a lot, or at least that's how it happens in my case. Also try adobe fresco on it, it has the best pen experience if you ask me.

Very aesthetically pleasing background during the speech bits, nice upgrade Brad!

The hinge is placed there to aide with tilting the tablet when it is detached and turned around then reattached. Always helps with drawing a bit.

Whoa! I just noticed (because of Your shirt) that you’re from Ohio! Nice to see some fellow Ohio content creators!

I have the SP7 and Clip Studio is my go-to art program because of the amazing line stabilization like you mentioned. I am curious though if you have considered doing a review on the Raphael 5 pen? Or their newer one, the Raphael 520? I'm currently using the Raphael 5 pen and I'm mostly curious to know your thoughts on it.

Great review, I can relate a lot to everything you covered! Coming from a surface laptop, I wanted to stick with the surface line cuz I too love their design, and also wanted a tablet option. This seems perfect and the pen seems good for note taking and some sketching. Thanks for the review!

Had surface book 1 for the longest time, and honestly for me it's the power performance of having all adobe apps working side by side without having much hassle. The presentation is really cool when detaching the perfect 3x2 ratio screen to show off the photo you've created into others. The downside (besides the ridiculous price) is the error I get after having window's update.

I’ve been waiting for this review!! I was looking into getting the first generation surface book since it’s half the price for a long time. Ik this isn’t a review of the first gen but this still sold me on it.

So glad i found this channel dedicated to creative people. Usally they tell about specs but i want to know how it works with the adobe programs etc.

Thanks Brad ! I can't wait getting mine next week :) I already had the 1 Performance Base and the 2d version, this time I took the 15" I wanted so much since the 2d version :) You pointed out evertyhing I thought you'd do ^^ In my case, the stylus still feels so great, I use it mainly on y SPX but I really love the feeling of it. I don't draw slowy so I don't have that much problem. What bothers me most is the fact that some of my favorite android/iOS app like Sketchbook has not the same render. It's less natural, more "digital" that's so disappointing :( But Clip Studio works great and I can't wait to use it on my 15" screen. But like you I may not recommend it for people who doesn't need both computer power + tablet form factor. As my main PC I need it to be powerfull but I also want to draw on it, use it to work, take notes,... And just like you Brad, I miss the kickstand :( I found on amazon a protective cover which add a kickstand to the tablet and let it be detachable. Is it yours or did you get one from MS ?

5:18 FYI the Surface Pro typecovers are also backlit

Thanks for the very comprehensive review Brad! I love the more laptop form factor so the Surface Book line stood out to me. I'll be keeping my eye on this line! Also have you thought about reviewing the Samsung Galaxy Book Flex? I'd love to see more 2-in1s on this channel along with graphic devices

They new background: Everything is balanced just like it should be Good blur but not too dark. And review is as always great but I want a unboxing also on your mini channel. Also are you planing to review the new Huion Kamvas Pro 24 Or/and the Xp-Pen that is coming this month may 29th. Thanks

Your review is spot on. I had the book 2 for several years (accidentally busted the power button a year ago and I'm still kicking myself about it). It worked fabulously for literally everything, the only issues were the occasional pen jitter and awkward drawing angle when in laptop mode. Not a big deal 99% of the time, but i am trying to become a professional illustrator, so that 1% was becoming a pressing issue. Do you know of any excellent laptops that also provide a lovely drawing experience?

Thank you somuch for the thorough videos Brad! Since you don't think this laptop is good for illustrators, what laptop would you suggest then?

Can you please review dell xps 13 or 15 2 in 1 for drawing.

I'm confused. Other people said they can open the SB3 with one hand just like the SB2.

Very good review Brad

I was really excited to get this until my friends convinced me to just build a PC and buy an ipad pro (refurbished) 2018 for LESS!?! I love the design of this thing but man am I glad I went the desktop, Ipad pro route.

Hi Brad, if possible, do a review of Lenovo Duet (New Chrome OS Tablet with pen support)

Your great reviews lead me to purchase a MS Surface Pro 7 to draw in Clip Studio. Now, i just need to learn to draw. Thank you for your amazing reviews!

Hi Brad, will you be looking at the Raphael 520, XP-Pen Surface Pen and the XP-Pen Artist Display 24 Pro? Keep up the good work!

Hey Brad nice review! I use tech for business/productivity & I take notes, write on documents etc. on a daily basis. I'm thinking of going paperless so my question is if I could have only one device is this my best choice? (I only have experience with windows/android devices)

I have a surface pro 4. I just got a new battery for my pen last year. I've had it since 2015. Thinking about upgrading to this laptop.

With the hinge magic of the Surface Duo, I am looking forward to the next-generation redesign of the Surface Book and how they can take advantage of the learnings.

Like if you want Brad to review Samsung Galaxy Book Flex!!! 👇

I've been using a Surface Book 2 for over 2 years now and while I'm really happy with the amount of horsepower it can put out, it's kind of a hassle when I have it docked and have to flip the screen around when I want to draw something in a pinch. I'd have to remove the USB-C dock before detaching the screen and then plug it back in after reattaching the screen else the dock wouldn't be recognized. I'm not sure if this is still and issue on the SB3 but I'm planning to pair a Surface Pro 7 alongside a chunky gaming laptop soon. Also, the CPU fan on my SB2 is dead so I'm basically running it fanless with lots of thermal throttling.

ayy nice! new camera lookin good!

Thank you I was waiting for this thank you

Brad, the gap is there, so that the air flow of the base (dGPU) isn't affected while working in Studio Mode 😉

have you tried the raphael 520 pen? i know the artist from Table Pro (youtube channel and app developer) loves it and I would really appreciate a surface pens comparison like you did for the ipads!

Maybe I missed it, but what program are you using on the surface 3? Using Concepts at the moment and really like it so far.

For that price they should really included the pen

just about to order the top model for 3D CAD (SolidWorks) and the option of sketching concept work directly as well. I am testing Sketchbook now on my Surface Pro 4, what would you recommend? I want something really easy to use with layers etc.

Great video! Very helpful.

Getting mine next week...can't wait!!

Can you attach the pen on the right side ? I notice you attach it to left side but you’re not left handed

Hey! Is it possible to connect a Surface Book 3 (aspect ratio: 3: 2) to a monitor (aspect ratio: 16: 9) with a conventional HDMI cable using the monitor as the main screen without the image being consumed or warped. Do I need the Surface Dock or can I just use an ordinary adapter / converter?

The hinge closes at an angle to keep your finger grease from making gross marks on the screen. It's on purpose.

Have you tried using the pen in PS or Illustrator with a SB3 w/Nvidia GPU model?

Great review! could you review next the xps 7390 2 in 1 ?

So surface pro 7 is better than the book 3 for drawing then? I mainly use CSP so im having a hadd time deciding which to get. But i lovethe book and what it offers. What do you think Brad?

I wonder if Linux would have a problem randomly losing the dedicated GPU upon removing the base or not, unless it treats it the same as a hybrid laptop then it should work without issues.

7:50 Balm, Calm are two words I can think of without research that rhyme with Palm.

hey umm I want to know if the surface pro 3 still usable till now I know its so outdated but my dad got me one "I'm still a student can't afford anything on my own ,yet" and I have started digital art a year ago and still want to continue so I want to know if the surface pro 3 can do the job. I'll be really grateful if u answer me

Have they fixed the photoshop resolution? I installed it awhile back and it was small. Is it still the same now?

heyy brad theres something a want to know... does the tabs6 lite spen get attached to the side of the tab s6???

Thanks for this great review! Is your Surface Book completely fanless? Thanks for the information! :)

I am using SB2 in the architectural field, and it was almost perfect, enough power to do cad and ps, and the pen for marking up drawings and comments, just great, but the CPU sometimes just gets too hot. I was hoping SB3 would add a stand to the screen, and MS to sell a type cover for it, so it could be more portable when i need it to me, and just leave the base at home, without a keyboard, windows 10 is still pretty bad.

Hi brad! what if we combine Surface Slim Pen 2 with Surface Book 3? does drawing or sketching become more smoothly or it doesn't changes much? and by the way,you are a Gifted storyteller in your videos..

Hey Brad, thanks for your review! I’m a freelance illustrator and I just preordered a surface book 3 15“ top of the line. I want to use it as my main machine for illustration because I don‘t like sidecar, only drawing on the Ipad because of the software limitations or not being able to rotate the canvas with my fingers when using a Wacom. What would or can you recommend instead? I would really appreciate your opinion. Thank you and kind regards from Berlin, Felix

I got the surface pro book when it first came out. Here is a con you might think about. If you use keyboard shortcuts while drawing, illustrating or modeling, this device is really difficult. If you’re drawing in laptop mode you’re not going to have a stable canvas. If you go to tablet the keyboard isn’t accessible. I had to set up another keyboard while in tablet. It isn’t bad for those quick edits, like you said.

Really fun, informed and engaging content. Have you ever tried to use Table Pro on surface products to avoid having to use a keyboard? Don’t suppose you’ve done a review?

Awesome review!!!

This information is very helpful for me. For the drawing app, I will probably go with an iPad this time, as much as I like the Surface..

Can you please do a review on the galaxy book flex

Can you please tell me if it has a cooling fan in the tablet?

very neutral and useful artists perspective review, you mentioned the better pen stabilization of clip studio paint, and even better you mention how surface pro may be better suited for artists because of form factor, less wobble cus the kickstand and i agree. also i think 12" is perfect size if you draw with the tablet on your arms. i want a surface pro 8 with X screen.

FINALLY. OH MY GOD. I've been watching this get reviewed by the major tech reviewers, and I kept saying THEY AREN'T REALLY EXPLORING THE BEST USE CASE: FOR ARTISTS. I've been waiting for youuuuuuu!!!

13 th month my 3500k surface book 3 not turning on. Any help to suggest? its a lot of money, cant replace it now. The charging white light on the power cord is on, but the screen completely off.

This price is waaay higher Than the last plane you saw...

Great review. I love Surface Book

wouldn't be easy and better make a foldable laptop or something similar to "Acer Conceptd 7 Ezel Pro" or something? (Cool laptop by the way. review in a future?) :D

Isn't Brad's configuration basically a surface pro with a battery pack?

How does the pen compare with Wacom EMR pen?

I had been waiting for this review even though , I can't get it

Hinge-gap can be bridged by watchband hinge like Lenovo Yoga had.

Anybody tested the Surface Slim Pen 2 with the Surface Book 3? Does it fix the pen jittering?

I just so love it .. I have a mac book pro 16 from office .. but this is just so awesome .. surface dial arc mouse and pen .. eventually what i got is amazing user experience

Almost perfect but it doesn’t seem to have the number keyboard integrated which for me is mandatory 😿 very nice btw!

I have owned two separate Tablet PC computers. An Acer and a Fujitsu. ("Tablet PC" is a trademarked specification from Microsoft that called for the Wacom EMR stylus detection system.) And I now own a Surface Pro 4. The palm rejection on those Tablet PCs was flawless! I used them both while in University (as an older, returning student) to take notes on all day long. I was able to write in OneNote with the stylus then use my fingers to move or zoom the page then go back to writing as easily and naturally as if I were writing on paper. On the other hand, the palm rejection on my Surface Pro is a nightmare! It is so bad that I gave up using it for taking notes when I was in grad school. I kept losing my train of thought while fighting with the false inputs from my palm. ... Then I learned about drawing gloves! But too late. My latest is a Lenovo Yoga C940 15.6" I'm pretty happy with it. The palm rejection is really good. But not as perfect as my older Tablet PCs. And the handwriting fidelity is FAR better than my Surface Pro 4. Before I bought the Yoga, I tested ALL the Surface devices for the wavy diagonal line problem. I even brought in a plastic ruler and made sure to hold it with my non-drawing hand well away from the screen, just to make sure my hand wasn't shaking. Unless you are drawing REALLY fast, the lines are too wavy for anything but a casual sketch. There is a reason ALL Surface ads show people drawing with a really, ludicrously fat line. That's because it obscures the wavy line problem.

Can you please compare this to the Galaxy Book Pro 360?

you should do a video of the surface dial

I’ve had the surface pro 4 for so long and I think it’s time for an upgrade

What laptop would u recommend for architecture?

Such a shame the Pen/Stylus does not work with the Surface Headphones -- came to this Video for exactly that! But received plenty other reasons to watch until the end. 😜 My take from your Reviews so far: get the Book 3 for Programming, Video Editing and some Gaming (as extras). Otherwise, stick with Pro 7 for compact Writing, Drawing and Photo Editing. Is this fair? Cheers!

How does the trackpad compare to the Macbook

@Brad Colbow Howdy, do you think you could get your hands on a HP Spectre x360 Laptop - 15t-eb000 touch review unit? It's a 4k 15.6" 2-in-1 with a i7 10th gen cpu, gtx 1650ti maxq gpu, and thunderbolt ports and drawing pen; I haven't seen reviews on any artist/tech channels. I'm in the market for a new laptop since mine is 15 years old, and I'd like to get my first drawing tablet soon as well mostly for Photoshop. With 1TB PCIe® NVMe™ M.2 SSD they cost about $1700 and seem like excellent value compared to something like a Surface Book 3.

Hello, i wanna ask , did you check “Revit” , “Auto Cad “ , “3Ds Max” software . Do they work on basic sb3 model (13inch worth 1600 dollar)

Is it still worth it to buy this laptop this year?

Hey Brad are u planning to review the galaxy book flex?

5:17 the surface pro type cover does have a light up keyboard

so for illustrution your better off with a laptop and tablet or an aio

Hi Brad! I want to buy a drawing device(drawing on screen) but still on budget for 200$ or less I’m a beginner on drawing so I want to practice and learn on it Which one do you recommend

i can open my surface book 2 with one hand, did they increase the stiffness on the hinge with the book 3?

For animation ? Is it good?

I have a Surface Pro 4 and a spare power supply that I bought recently. That USB charger port on the power supply brick is seriously underpowered.

Surface book 3 USB-A port glitching turning on and off by itself repeatedly[BOOK3] AFTER A RECENT UPDATE, USB-A PORTS KEEPS TURNING ON AND SHUTTING OFF. SO MY WIRED MOUSE AND KEYBOARD TURNS ON AND OFF IN A SECOND INTERVAL. It worked perfectly fine before I restarted to computer. Please help me on this. BLUETOOTH MOUSE AND BLUETOOTH KEYBOARD WORKS FINE

Honestly, I think the hinge is more of a design aesthetic rather than a device limitation. It's a matter of preference, I like it. I think the hinge looks very cool, although not entirely practical.

surface pro keyboard is backlit btw 5:19

Will Adobe Fresco work on this