Overview
The Surface Book 2 is a laptop with a detachable keyboard that makes this also a tablet computer with different modes on different purposes on its 13.5 inch touch PixelSense display. It is powered by Intel Core i7 processor coupled with 8GB of RAM for excellent performance and multitasking capability. The internal memory is a 256 gigabytes of solid state drive which has fast read/write speeds. This laptop is fully compatible with the Surface pen and dial for easier inputs and interaction that is best for editing and productivity.Surface Book 2 Top 5 Features
1. Intel Core i7 Processor
This processor on turboboost can reach up to 4.2 gigahertz of speed which is very good in when it comes to editing and gaming applications. It is also efficient on lighter loads because of the low-voltage requirement and can save battery life.2. 13.5 Inch PixelSense Display
It has an odd but sharp 3000 by 2000 of maximum resolution that looks good on this small screen. With the PixelSense display can help on interacting and sharing with the computer very easily.3. Multi-Mode Feature
This laptop has 4 modes in total namely, Laptop Mode: which the display is attached to the keyboard, Tablet Mode: they screen is fully detached on the keyboard, Studio Mode: enhances the input and can be use for productive purposes like sketching or writing and last is the View Mode: which transforms the tablet into a viewing device and can be controlled using the Cortana voice commands.4. Nvidia Geforce GTX 1050
A dedicated graphics card that can perform nicely on gaming and editing softwares with decent frame rate.5. SSD
The solid state drive offers a much more speed specially when transferring large file size. It can also load the windows operating system within seconds.HN4-00001 Technical Specifications
Manufacturer | Microsoft |
Model | HN4-00001 Surface Book 2 |
Processor | Intel Core i7-8650U |
Processor Speed | Up to 4.2 GHz Dual-core |
RAM | 8 GB RAM LPDDR3 |
Screen Size | 13.5" Inch Touchscreen Windows Ink Ready |
Screen Resolution | 3000 x 2000 |
Operating System | Windows 10 Pro |
Speakers | Stereo Speakers with Dolby Audio Premium |
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Connectivity | Wi-Fi and Bluetooth |
Battery | 4-Cell Lithium Polymer |
Battery Life | Up to 17 hours |
Weight | 2.76 Pounds |
Dimensions (H x W x D) | 0.9 in x 12.3 in x 9.14 inch |
UPC | 889842248852 |
Pros:
- Powerful processor
- Dedicated graphics card
- 4-in-1 monitor mode
- Excellent battery life
Cons:
- Expensive
- Heat issues on heavy cpu loads
Price Range: $1,600 to $2,000 (USD)
Verdict:
The Surface Book 2 is a huge upgrade versus the original especially the processor and dedicated GTX 1050 graphics. The versatility of this laptop is excellent since it has a 4 mode for different applications and it is compatible with the Surface Pen and Surface Dial. The laptop is aimed on productivity but not as for gaming because it has a bad exhaust design that the laptop quickly heats up and you may experience throttling on full cpu load. The solution for this is to underclock the cpu to avoid any throttling of cpu performance.Download
Microsoft HN4-00001 Surface Book 2 13.5 Laptop User Guide
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