Why Microsoft's Surface Book deserves a second look

IT pros in charge of making sure employees have the tools they need don't often see the clouds part and the heavens open wide. Laptops and tablets, smartphones and desktops -- they don't slide down a rainbow and land in your office gleaming like the sun. In most cases, it's about examining the specifications and taking the time to evaluate employee requirements, compare pricing and figure out a deployment strategy.

Late last year, Microsoft released a two-in-one notebook hybrid called the Surface Book that immediately had heads turning. It runs Windows 10, starts at a cool $1,499 direct (see it on Amazon) for the Intel Core i5 version ($2,099 for the Core i7 version) and has a decidedly premium look and feel. The removable Windows 10 tablet attaches to the keyboard via a unique and clever hinge.

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