Microsoft has announced the next generation of its Surface Book hybrid device, the Surface Book 2, and like its predecessor, the new two-in-one laptops are targeted at creative types and gamers. Microsoft says the Surface Book 2 offers, `the power of a desktop, the versatility of a tablet, and the freedom of a light and thin laptop in one beautifully designed device.`
The new models come with Intel`s 8th generation Core processors and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 and 1060 GPUs, making them `up to five times more powerful` than the original model and twice as powerful as the latest MacBook Pro.
Despite powerful processing components, the hybrid device offers all-day battery life, with up to 17 hours of video playback in laptop mode and 5 hours in tablet mode. The detachable 15` PixelSense multi-touch display comes with a 3240 x 2160 resolution, while the smaller 13` variant still offers a very dense 3000 x 2000 pixel count but is lighter than its larger cousin (3.38lbs vs 4.2lbs).
Finally, in one last nod to dissatisfied MacBook Pro users, the new Surface Book 2 comes with a full array of ports, including: two USB-A ports, a USB-C port, and an SD card reader, reducing the need for dongles or other connection accessories.
You can find the complete Surface Book 2 specifications on the Microsoft website, where you`ll also be able to pre-order the new models starting November 9th for $1500 for the lowest power 13-inch model and a whopping $2,500 for the base 15-inch model.
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