Surface Laptop 4


davidvkimball

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I just bought a Surface Laptop 4! I needed an upgrade from my Surface Pro 3 finally for travel and working away from home. These are the specs of the one I got:
  • 13.5" screen
  • i7 Core Processor
  • 16GB of RAM
  • 512GB storage
  • Matte Black
I was sad to learn that the 13.5" doesn't get the metal platinum, only the cloth. :( I didn't want one as large as the 15", but also didn't want the cloth due to cleanliness concerns.

I also ordered the USB-C Travel Hub. Hopefully that should take care of the needs for projecting to a larger screen, more devices, etc.

Does any other Surface Laptop owner have any advice or best practices to share? I think Windows 11 Home will be fine for my needs, I'm assuming that's what it come with.
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 10 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    Intel Core i7-4790K Haswell Quad-Core 4.0GHz LGA 1150
    Motherboard
    ASUS Z97-A LGA 1150 Intel Z97 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX
    Memory
    16 GB: G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB)
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS GeForce GTX 1660 (6GB)
    Sound Card
    NVIDIA High Definition Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    ASUS VG248QE Black 24" 144Hz 1ms (GTG), ASUS VE278H 27", and 23" Dell UltraSharp U2311H
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080 for all
    Hard Drives
    HP EX920 M.2 1TB (OS + apps + high performance files), WD Blue 3D NAND SSD 1TB (video editing + games), WD Blue 1 TB HDD: 3.5 Inch, 7200 RPM (rest of personal files), two WD My Book 3 TB drives (backup + games) and two 8TB Seagate Backup + Hub archive drives.
    PSU
    Antec HCG M Series HCG-620M 620W ATX12V
    Case
    AZZA Solano 1000 Black Japanese SECC Steel/Metal mesh in front MicroATX/ATX/Full ATX
    Cooling
    5 fans + Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO - CPU Cooler with 120 mm PWM Fan Heat Sink for CPU
    Keyboard
    WASD V3 Custom Mechanical Keyboard
    Mouse
    Logitech M720 Triathlon Mouse
    Internet Speed
    1,000 Mbps download, 25 Mbps upload
    Browser
    Mozilla Firefox
    Antivirus
    MalwareBytes
    Other Info
    View full equipment here: http://davidvkimball.com/pc
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    Tablet
    Manufacturer/Model
    Microsoft Surface Pro 3
    CPU
    Intel Core i5
    Memory
    4GB
    Monitor(s) Displays
    10.8” ClearType Full HD Plus Display
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1280
    Hard Drives
    128GB SSD
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    MalwareBytes
    Other Info
    Originally shipped with Windows 8.1 Pro in 2014, upgraded to 10, and now Windows 11.
I've got a Surface Laptop 3 with the same specs but Platinum with that Alcantara material palm rest. I've been very happy with it thus far so I imagine you'll love your 4. I get your concerns on the Alcantara material as I was hesitant for the same reason but I haven't had any problems with it and find it pretty durable and it looks cool. Course I'm pretty OCD and don't touch my machines with dirty hands or eat over them etc. lol. Can't think of any special concerns to worry about, mines been a solid little laptop. Only software issue I ever had was my recent attempt to go to 22621.521 and it borking up the menus so I restored 22000.1042 and will wait for WU to offer me 22621.521 then try it again.
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 22H2
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Alienware M17 R3
    CPU
    Intel Core i7-10750H (Comet Lake)
    Motherboard
    Alienware
    Memory
    32GB DDR4
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 and Intel UHD Graphics
    Sound Card
    Realtek ALC3281-CG
    Monitor(s) Displays
    17"
    Screen Resolution
    3840x2160
    Hard Drives
    Micron 2300 NVMe 1TB
    PC SN530 NVMe WDC 512GB
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master 3
    Internet Speed
    60mbps
    Browser
    Vivaldi and Firefox
    Antivirus
    MS Defender and Malwarebytes Free
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 22H2
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Microsoft Surface Laptop 3
    CPU
    Intel Core i7-1065G7 (Ice Lake)
    Motherboard
    Microsoft Corp.
    Memory
    16GB DDR4
    Graphics card(s)
    Intel Iris Plus Graphics
    Sound Card
    Omnisonic Speakers with Dolby Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    13.5” PixelSense Touchscreen Display
    Screen Resolution
    2256x1504
    Hard Drives
    Toshiba Memory 512GB
    Mouse
    Surface Arc Mouse
    Internet Speed
    60 mbps
    Browser
    Vivaldi and Firefox
    Antivirus
    MS Defender and Malwarebytes Free
It came in today! I'm typing on it currently. It's so slick!! I can't wait to use it for traveling.
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 10 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    Intel Core i7-4790K Haswell Quad-Core 4.0GHz LGA 1150
    Motherboard
    ASUS Z97-A LGA 1150 Intel Z97 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX
    Memory
    16 GB: G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB)
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS GeForce GTX 1660 (6GB)
    Sound Card
    NVIDIA High Definition Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    ASUS VG248QE Black 24" 144Hz 1ms (GTG), ASUS VE278H 27", and 23" Dell UltraSharp U2311H
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080 for all
    Hard Drives
    HP EX920 M.2 1TB (OS + apps + high performance files), WD Blue 3D NAND SSD 1TB (video editing + games), WD Blue 1 TB HDD: 3.5 Inch, 7200 RPM (rest of personal files), two WD My Book 3 TB drives (backup + games) and two 8TB Seagate Backup + Hub archive drives.
    PSU
    Antec HCG M Series HCG-620M 620W ATX12V
    Case
    AZZA Solano 1000 Black Japanese SECC Steel/Metal mesh in front MicroATX/ATX/Full ATX
    Cooling
    5 fans + Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO - CPU Cooler with 120 mm PWM Fan Heat Sink for CPU
    Keyboard
    WASD V3 Custom Mechanical Keyboard
    Mouse
    Logitech M720 Triathlon Mouse
    Internet Speed
    1,000 Mbps download, 25 Mbps upload
    Browser
    Mozilla Firefox
    Antivirus
    MalwareBytes
    Other Info
    View full equipment here: http://davidvkimball.com/pc
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    Tablet
    Manufacturer/Model
    Microsoft Surface Pro 3
    CPU
    Intel Core i5
    Memory
    4GB
    Monitor(s) Displays
    10.8” ClearType Full HD Plus Display
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1280
    Hard Drives
    128GB SSD
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    MalwareBytes
    Other Info
    Originally shipped with Windows 8.1 Pro in 2014, upgraded to 10, and now Windows 11.

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS ROG Strix
  • Operating System
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS VivoBook

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My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 10 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    Intel Core i7-4790K Haswell Quad-Core 4.0GHz LGA 1150
    Motherboard
    ASUS Z97-A LGA 1150 Intel Z97 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX
    Memory
    16 GB: G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB)
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS GeForce GTX 1660 (6GB)
    Sound Card
    NVIDIA High Definition Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    ASUS VG248QE Black 24" 144Hz 1ms (GTG), ASUS VE278H 27", and 23" Dell UltraSharp U2311H
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080 for all
    Hard Drives
    HP EX920 M.2 1TB (OS + apps + high performance files), WD Blue 3D NAND SSD 1TB (video editing + games), WD Blue 1 TB HDD: 3.5 Inch, 7200 RPM (rest of personal files), two WD My Book 3 TB drives (backup + games) and two 8TB Seagate Backup + Hub archive drives.
    PSU
    Antec HCG M Series HCG-620M 620W ATX12V
    Case
    AZZA Solano 1000 Black Japanese SECC Steel/Metal mesh in front MicroATX/ATX/Full ATX
    Cooling
    5 fans + Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO - CPU Cooler with 120 mm PWM Fan Heat Sink for CPU
    Keyboard
    WASD V3 Custom Mechanical Keyboard
    Mouse
    Logitech M720 Triathlon Mouse
    Internet Speed
    1,000 Mbps download, 25 Mbps upload
    Browser
    Mozilla Firefox
    Antivirus
    MalwareBytes
    Other Info
    View full equipment here: http://davidvkimball.com/pc
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    Tablet
    Manufacturer/Model
    Microsoft Surface Pro 3
    CPU
    Intel Core i5
    Memory
    4GB
    Monitor(s) Displays
    10.8” ClearType Full HD Plus Display
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1280
    Hard Drives
    128GB SSD
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    MalwareBytes
    Other Info
    Originally shipped with Windows 8.1 Pro in 2014, upgraded to 10, and now Windows 11.
A friend who owns a Laptop 3 recommended getting a screen protector... do you think that's necessary for the 4?
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 10 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    Intel Core i7-4790K Haswell Quad-Core 4.0GHz LGA 1150
    Motherboard
    ASUS Z97-A LGA 1150 Intel Z97 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX
    Memory
    16 GB: G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB)
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS GeForce GTX 1660 (6GB)
    Sound Card
    NVIDIA High Definition Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    ASUS VG248QE Black 24" 144Hz 1ms (GTG), ASUS VE278H 27", and 23" Dell UltraSharp U2311H
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080 for all
    Hard Drives
    HP EX920 M.2 1TB (OS + apps + high performance files), WD Blue 3D NAND SSD 1TB (video editing + games), WD Blue 1 TB HDD: 3.5 Inch, 7200 RPM (rest of personal files), two WD My Book 3 TB drives (backup + games) and two 8TB Seagate Backup + Hub archive drives.
    PSU
    Antec HCG M Series HCG-620M 620W ATX12V
    Case
    AZZA Solano 1000 Black Japanese SECC Steel/Metal mesh in front MicroATX/ATX/Full ATX
    Cooling
    5 fans + Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO - CPU Cooler with 120 mm PWM Fan Heat Sink for CPU
    Keyboard
    WASD V3 Custom Mechanical Keyboard
    Mouse
    Logitech M720 Triathlon Mouse
    Internet Speed
    1,000 Mbps download, 25 Mbps upload
    Browser
    Mozilla Firefox
    Antivirus
    MalwareBytes
    Other Info
    View full equipment here: http://davidvkimball.com/pc
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    Tablet
    Manufacturer/Model
    Microsoft Surface Pro 3
    CPU
    Intel Core i5
    Memory
    4GB
    Monitor(s) Displays
    10.8” ClearType Full HD Plus Display
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1280
    Hard Drives
    128GB SSD
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    MalwareBytes
    Other Info
    Originally shipped with Windows 8.1 Pro in 2014, upgraded to 10, and now Windows 11.

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