MICROSOFT has launched a new webpage to teach MacBook owners to migrate from OS X the first ever Microsoft laptop, the Surface Book.
Despite its eye-watering price tag, it's clear the Surface Book is selling really well.
But how does Microsoft's first ever laptop appeal to? Well, Apple fanboys apparently.
Microsoft has launched a new page on its website designed to help MacBook owners migrate to the latest gadget from Redmond.
It's a logical move from Microsoft, which spent the majority of the Surface Pro 4 and Surface Book launch event comparing its hardware directly to its Apple counterparts.
At 13.5-inches the Surface Book is a direct competitor to the 13-inch Macbook Pro – however Microsoft claims its new laptop is twice as fast as Apple's best.
The new Microsoft support page offers a range of tips for MacBook owners who are preparing to make the switch to the Surface Book.
It includes instructions on how to move your photo library, files and emails from a Mac to the Surface Book.
Cloud based and local content is covered, with Microsoft includes links to download iCloud for Windows, as well as detailing which external hard-drive formats are compatible with both operating systems.
Microsoft has included a detailed guide on how to export images from the new Apple Photos app and import it into the Windows 10.
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| The Surface Book is Microsoft's first ever laptop |
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| At its highest configuration, Microsoft's laptop can carry an eye-watering £2,070 price tag |
A separate page with tips for long-time MacBook owners making the move to Windows 10 and the Surface Book has also been published.
It lists common keyboard shortcut and their Surface Book equivalents, as well as how to customise desktop backgrounds, use the right-click, find the settings menu and install third-party applications.
The Surface Book starts from $1,499 – some £980 converted – but the top-of-the-line Surface Book with a 1TB SSD, Core i7 with 16GB will cost an eye-watering $3,200 – a staggering £2,070, converted.
Microsoft's first laptop also has the highest resolution display of any laptop thanks to its stunning 13.5-inch PixelSense display with a 267 pixels-per-inch resolution.
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| The Microsoft online guide details how to perform a number of common functions on the Surface Book |
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| It also tells users how to transfer files and use cloud-based storage across the two platforms |
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| It highlights the latest features in Windows 10 and how they equate to OS X El Capitan |
That pixel-packed display can also be detached from the chiclet-style keyboard and used as a lightweight tablet.
The stunning display on the Surface Book can also be detached thanks to the Muscle Wire Lock technology in the new hinge.
The display can also be re-attached so that the display is facing away from the keyboard, if you need to use the laptop in a presentation mode, or use the keyboard base to hold the touchscreen display at an angle.
Navigating around the Windows 10 operating system is controlled through the multi-touch glass trackpad.
Microsoft's "ultimate laptop" also includes a chiclet keyboard, with backlit keys which the Redmond firm say are "perfect" for typing and are almost silent when in use.
NewsNewsBlog.blogspot.com previously reported that the Redmond technology giant had stopped taking orders for its first laptop, indicating a high demand for the new device.
But pre-orders have now resumed with the souped-up Intel Core i7, 1TB model listed at $3,199, with delivery expected by Jan 22nd 2016.
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| The Surface Book carries a higher resolution display than the Retina MacBook Pro or Chromebook Pixel |
Microsoft claim the new devices have enough stamina to last up to 12 hours on a single charge.
It shouldn’t surprise you to learn that the Surface Book comes with Windows 10 preinstalled as standard.
In terms of ports and connectivity the Surface Book features two USB 3.0 ports, 802.11ac wifi Bluetooth 4.0, SD card reader, headset jack, and Mini DisplayPort.
For video calling there’s a five megapixel front-facing camera, plus an additional eight megapixel camera on the rear.
- Surface Book is currently available for pre-order in the US from Microsoft's online and retail stores.
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