Microsoft has presented the second generation of its Microsoft Surface Book, a model that in its first generation did not reach many markets. Spain is one of them. This second generation enjoys two screen sizes; they have more autonomy and are more powerful. Now we will see if we can see them in these parts.
El Microsoft Surface Book 2 is a model that may have a 13 or 15-inch screen in diagonal. In addition, it will be so powerful (both CPU and GPU) that you will dare with video games. But let's take a closer look at this laptop.
Two screens to choose from and 'premium' design
After two years without renewal, Microsoft Surface Book 2 arrives renewed, not in his concept, but in his guts. The first thing you should know is that the laptop will play in the league of models premium. In addition, in order to satisfy a greater number of users, Redmond will release two variants: a 13-inch model with a 3.000 x 2.000 pixel resolution. And another 15-inch model with 3.240 x 2.160 pixels resolution.
Also, as we said, the form factor remains the same: you can separate the screen from the keyboard or configure the equipment as if it were a screen with a lectern. Otherwise, the keyboard will be backlit and with an integrated multi-touch touchpad.
Latest generation processors and a wide range of possibilities in memory
According to Microsoft, the intention of this Surface Book 2 is to take market share from Apple's MacBook Pros. And for this he will bet on 8th generation Intel Core processors. The 13-inch model will come by default with a Core i5, although we can opt for a Core i7; the 15-inch model bets directly on the latter.
Regarding RAM, like minimum we will have 8 GB (13-inch model) but if you need it, in the purchase configuration you can add up to 16 GB; again the 15 variant opts for the maximum allowed: 16 GB at a time.
Finally, when it comes to storage, both versions of the Microsoft Surface Book 2 may have 256, 512 or 1TB. All of them in SSD format, so we make sure that everything runs faster than on a mechanical disk.
Graphic part: it can be a mobile leisure center
Perhaps what will attract your attention the most about this new Microsoft Surfece Book 2 laptop is how well it will perform in the games section. 13-inch model includes a card NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050, while the 15 model ups the ante to a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060. Both enjoy a 6 GB video memory and ensure that they can play next-generation games at Full HD resolution with details at 60 fps.
As if this were not enough, we can use Xbox One controllers and accessories such as glasses and controls to be able to use mixed reality. Finally, Microsoft ensures that its new king of laptops will be able to use Adobe Photoshop Cloud without messing up.
Autonomy and extras
To finish, something that will attract attention is that you can use both the Surface Pen and the Surface Dial. These two accessories that can be of great help to a vast majority of professional users. We are talking both in the design section, as well as being able to work more comfortably taking notes as if it were a conventional notebook.
Regarding connections, this Microsoft Surface Book 2 has USB-A, USB-C ports and SD card reader. It also has low consumption Bluetooth and high speed WiFi.
Finally, according to data from Microsoft, the Surface Book 2 will offer a autonomy of up to 17 hours. This figure refers to video playback and on a single charge. Although we will see if in a real test this figure is realistic or not.
Price and Availability
The first market to receive this latest Microsoft creation will be the United States. Other markets will follow later, although no details have been given. Will be put on presale next November 9. And the first units will reach their owners on the 16th of the same month.
The price of the 2-inch Microsoft Surface Book 13 will start at U.S. dollar 1.499; the 15-inch model will start from U.S. dollar 2.499. That is, and as we indicated, it wants to be the direct rival of Apple's MacBook Pro range.