Microsoft just gave its Surface Book 2 laptop hybrid a refresh. Over the weekend, the company quietly added a new mid-range configuration option. The updated model of the 13.5-inch Surface Book 2 includes an Intel 8th-generation quad-core i5 processo...
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Microsoft Surface Book is first of all a great business companion. At 3.34 pounds in weight, it can be carried away everywhere, without having to feel that it’s a burden. The detachable screen and the included Surface Pen emphasize even more how suitable this device is for business environments. The Surface Pen, which is more than a simple stylus, enables users to take notes as easy as they would do it with a pen on paper. On top of that, the detachable screen features a 3000×2000 resolution for increased productivity regardless of the industry you’re working in. Graphical designs and business presentations look equally well on this incredible display.
Surface Book’s battery is yet another reason to consider taking this device at work. Since it lasts up to 12 hours per charge, Microsoft’s notebook is capable of getting you through a work day without any problems. Of course, that will depend a lot on your usage habits, but it’s great to know what you can expect from it.
The Surface Book that is given away by our store is powered by an Intel i5 processor that’s more than enough for running the vast majority of modern software. Two USB 3.0 ports and an SD card reader were provided for the ones who deal with removable storage a lot. Unfortunately, there are no USB 3.1 Type-C ports, as Microsoft figured it might take a while until this type of port becomes mainstream.
In terms of software, Microsoft Surface Book runs Windows 10, Redmond’s latest version of its iconic operating system. Not only is this guaranteed to run smooth on the current configuration, but it also is meant to remain so for a very long time. Microsoft provides updates regularly, and while some of these address bug fixes, others are simply meant for boosting the performance.
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If the Surface Pro 4 tablet is Microsoft's idea of the perfect laptop replacement, then the new Surface Book is the company's attempt in redefining the laptop. In fact, the Surface Book is Microsoft'...
Having realized that tablets cannot completely replace notebooks, Redmond has unveiled a premiere in its hardware portfolio, and a new addition to its Surface line, in the form of a 13.5-inch laptop called Surface Book.
Microsoft has had its eggs in more than one basket, and even though neither keyboards, nor devices with a display are new to the tech titan, this is the first time the company announces a laptop. If anything, I really wish Microsoft would have chosen another, more original name for it. While the Surface denomination could make people think of no other company, the ‘Book’ part could bring Apple’s MacBook line to mind.
The first laptop ever built by Microsoft has a very industrial look to it, mainly due to the machined magnesium body and the unique hinges, which can only mean that whoever designed it did a very good job. The fact that Surface is still part of its name hints at the ability to fully remove the display and use it as a tablet. Then what is that differentiates this product from a Surface tablet with a keyboard attached to it? First of all, it’s the size of the display. Secondly, Microsoft targets people wanting “the perfect typing experience,” something that can’t really be achieved with a tablet’s attachable keyboard.
One of the main highlights of the Surface Book is definitely the 13.5″ display. If it were to only take the pixel density of 267ppi into account, people would probably say that it’s not a match for Apple’s Retina displays. However, Surface Book’s display is optically bonded to the glass, which should play a great role in how it looks.
Surface Book’s hinge, which is called a “dynamic fulcrum” by Microsoft, elevates the display at an angle when the screen is against the back of the keyboard. To fully detach the display from the keyboard, users need to press a button on the side.
Hardware wise, Surface Book is great, but definitely not mind-blowing, as it packs Intel Core i5 or i7 Skylake CPUs, an Nvidia GeForce GPU (the precise model hasn’t been disclosed, yet), two USB 3.0 ports and an SD card slot. I definitely would have expected Microsoft to equip its first laptop with USB 3.1 Type-C ports, but for some reason they figured it won’t be necessary, yet.
It may be because of the energy efficient CPUs that power the Surface Book, as the battery is said to last up to 12 hours, which is more than a work day, in most parts of the world.
Microsoft will start taking pre-orders for the Surface Book tomorrow, and the laptop is expected to go on sale on October 26th. Depending on the hardware configuration, people will have to spend at least $1,499 for one. Business users won’t even blink an eye, but students and gamers probably have better options.
Microsoft just gave its Surface Book 2 laptop hybrid a refresh. Over the weekend, the company quietly added a new mid-range configuration option. The updated model of the 13.5-inch Surface Book 2 includes an Intel 8th-generation quad-core i5 processo...
