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The '''Surface Book 2''' is |
The '''Surface Book 2''' is officially the 2nd generation and most powerful [[2-in-1 PC|computer]] in [[Microsoft]]'s [[Microsoft Surface|Surface]] lineup of [[personal computing|PC]] devices, which spans desktop & laptop devices. Designed and produced by [[Microsoft]] from the ground up, the Surface Book 2 includes major improvements for many of its hardware & software components based on feedback from the first generation, and introduced 2 screen sizes for the first time: a standard 13-inch version, as well as a more powerful 15-inch version that included a sharper display, factory color calibration, extended battery life, built-in [[Xbox One]] wireless controller support, and a [[Nvidia]] [[GeForce 10 series|GTX1060]] GPU for hardware acceleration and other graphically-intensive applications. It was unveiled on October 17, 2017<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.techradar.com/news/mobile-computing/laptops/surface-book-2-release-date-news-and-rumors-1319644|title=Surface Book 2 release date, price, news and features|work=TechRadar|access-date=2017-10-17|language=en}}</ref> and released on November 16, 2017. It succeeds the [[Surface Book]] released in October 2015.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.express.co.uk/life-style/science-technology/867590/Microsoft-Surface-Book-2-UK-Price-Release-Date-Specs|title=Microsoft Surface Book 2: UK price, release date, specs, and features|last=Brown|first=Aaron|date=2017-10-17|work=Express.co.uk|access-date=2017-10-17|language=en}}</ref> |
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| Developer | Microsoft |
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| Product family | Microsoft Surface |
| Type | 2-in-1 PC |
| Generation | 2 |
| Release date | November 16, 2017 |
| Operating system | Windows 10 Pro |
| CPU | 13.5": Intel Core i5-7300U dual-core processor, Intel Core i5 quad-core processor, Intel Core i7-8650U quad-core processor 15": Intel Core i7-8650U quad-core processor |
| Memory | 13.5": 8 or 16 GB LPDDR3 RAM 15": 16 GB LPDDR3 RAM |
| Storage | SSD: 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB |
| Removable storage | Full-size SD card slot (supports SDXC UHS-1 cards) |
| Display | 13.5": 13.5 in (34 cm), 3000×2000 (267 PPI) LCD 15": 15 in (38 cm), 3240×2160 (260 PPI) LCD |
| Graphics | 13.5": Intel HD Graphics 620 or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 with 2GB of GDDR5 RAM 15": NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 with 6GB of GDDR5 RAM |
| Sound | Stereo speakers, dual microphones, headset jack |
| Input | Keyboard, touchpad mouse, stylus pen, sensors: accelerometer, gyroscope, magnetometer, ambient light, Surface Dial |
| Camera | 5.0 MP front, 8.0 MP rear 1080p HD video recording |
| Dimensions | 13.5": 12.3 inches (31 cm) (length) 9.4 inches (24 cm) (width) 0.51 to 0.90 inches (1.3 to 2.3 cm) (depth) 15": 13.5 inches (34 cm) (length) 9.87 inches (25.1 cm) (width) 0.568 to 0.90 inches (1.44 to 2.29 cm) (depth) |
| Mass | 13.5": i5: 3.38 pounds (1,530 g) i7: 3.62 pounds (1,640 g) 15": 4.2 pounds (1,900 g) |
| Predecessor | Surface Book |
| Website | Surface.com |
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The Surface Book 2 is officially the 2nd generation and most powerful computer in Microsoft's Surface lineup of PC devices, which spans desktop & laptop devices. Designed and produced by Microsoft from the ground up, the Surface Book 2 includes major improvements for many of its hardware & software components based on feedback from the first generation, and introduced 2 screen sizes for the first time: a standard 13-inch version, as well as a more powerful 15-inch version that included a sharper display, factory color calibration, extended battery life, built-in Xbox One wireless controller support, and a Nvidia GTX1060 GPU for hardware acceleration and other graphically-intensive applications. It was unveiled on October 17, 2017[1] and released on November 16, 2017. It succeeds the Surface Book released in October 2015.[2]
Features
Hardware
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Like the Surface Book, the Surface Book 2 is shipped with a keyboard. It contains two USB 3.0 Generation 1 ports, a USB-C port, 3.5mm headphone jack, full-size SD card slot on the left and two SurfaceConnect ports (one in the tablet that is only accessible once the tablet is detached from the base, and one in the base itself).[3] The front camera contains an infrared sensor that supports logging in with Windows Hello.
| Surface Book 2 Configuration Options [4] [5] | |||||
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| Price Tier (USD) | Size | CPU | GPU | RAM | Internal Storage |
| 1,149 | 13.5" | Intel Core i5-7300U (2.6 to 3.5 GHz) | Intel HD Graphics 620 | 8GB | 128 GB |
| 1,299 | 256 GB | ||||
| 1,499 | Intel Core i5 i5-8350U (1.7 to 3.6 GHz)[6] | ||||
| 1,999 | Intel Core i7-8650U (1.9 to 4.2 GHz) | Intel UHD Graphics 620 + NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 | |||
| 2,499 | 16GB | 512 GB | |||
| 2,999 | 1 TB | ||||
| 1,999 | 15" | Intel Core i5-8350U (1.7 to 3.6 GHz) | Intel HD Graphics 620 | 16 GB | 256 GB |
| 2,499 | Intel Core i7-8650U (1.9 to 4.2 GHz) | Intel UHD Graphics 620 + NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 | |||
| 2,899 | 512 GB | ||||
| 3,299 | 1 TB | ||||
Software
Surface Book 2 models ship with a pre-installed 64-bit version of Windows 10 Pro and a 30-day trial Microsoft Office suite. Windows 10 comes pre-installed with Mail, Calendar, People, Xbox (app), Photos, Movies and TV, Groove, and Microsoft Edge. With Windows 10 the Tablet mode is available when the base is detached from the device. In this mode, all windows are opened full-screen and the interface becomes more touch-centric.
Accessories
The Surface Book 2 is backward-compatible with all accessories of its predecessor model, such as the Surface Pen. Unlike the previous Book, the Surface Book 2 supports Surface Dial.
Reception
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The Surface Book 2 received broadly positive reviews, being compared favorably to Apple's MacBook Pro line.
Devindra Hardawar of Engadget said of the 15-inch model, "The Surface Book 2 is exactly what we've wanted from a high-end Microsoft laptop. It's powerful, sturdy and its unique hinge doesn't come with any compromises."[7] Hardawar also directly compared the Surface Book 2 to Apple's Macbook Pro saying, "It's the closest a PC maker has come to taking on the MacBook Pro, both in style and substance."[8]
Tom Warren, of The Verge, also gave the Surface Book 2 positive notice, praising its performance, keyboard, and trackpad. However, Mr. Warren expressed some reservations about the hardware being largely the same as the previous version, noting "I’d still like to see Microsoft refine the design more to address the hinge and screen wobble fully, and pack in a better power supply. It’s surprising to see the same design after two years, and I was expecting bigger refinements and changes."[9]
Issues
When running workloads with high CPU and GPU usage on a 15-inch Surface Book 2 with the power mode set to "best performance", the notebook consumes more power than its 95-watt power supply can provide, and its battery discharges. If these workloads are run continuously, such as during gaming or video transcoding, the notebook eventually throttles its performance to decrease power consumption and prevent complete battery discharge.[10][11]
Timeline
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Sources: Microsoft Devices Blog Microsoft Store
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References
- ^ "Surface Book 2 release date, price, news and features". TechRadar. Retrieved October 17, 2017.
- ^ Brown, Aaron (October 17, 2017). "Microsoft Surface Book 2: UK price, release date, specs, and features". Express.co.uk. Retrieved October 17, 2017.
- ^ "Microsoft unveils Surface Book 2, promising double the power and speed of Apple MacBook Pro". GeekWire. October 17, 2017. Retrieved October 17, 2017.
- ^ https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/config/surface-book-2/8MCPZJJCC98C
- ^ https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/config/commercial-microsoft-surface-book-2/8X4HTZNFGG38
- ^ https://www.windowscentral.com/surface-book-2-8th-gen-intel-core-i5-processor-now-available-order
- ^ "Surface Book 2 review: Microsoft gets closer to the 'ultimate laptop'". Engadget. Retrieved December 3, 2017.
- ^ "Surface Book 2 review: Microsoft gets closer to the 'ultimate laptop'". Engadget. Retrieved December 3, 2017.
- ^ "Microsoft Surface Book 2 review: beauty and brawn, but with limits". The Verge. Retrieved December 3, 2017.
- ^ Microsoft confirms Surface Book 2’s power problem - The Verge
- ^ Microsoft confirms Surface Book 2 battery drain problems while gaming | TechRadar
