CHART: Here's how the Surface Pro 4 and Surface Book compare to the competition

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Microsoft on Tuesday unveiled two new computers: the Surface Pro 4 and the Surface Book.

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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.

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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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