Unboxing the thin, sleek microsoft surface book mashable. Microsoft recently released the surface book with a new gpu and more battery and called it a performance base. My unboxing, first impressions, and hands on of the new microsoft surface book which is microsofts first laptop. The new surface book with performance base also has the graphics power you need to play many of your. Unboxing and demo of the new microsoft surface dial. It still offers a serious boost over the xps 15 though. The custom nvidia graphics card in the new surface book isnt really intended for gaming, but dont let that stop you.
Check out our unboxing of the microsoft surface book. All that said, the surface book is a bit on the chunky side. To that effect, the new surface book 2 is 3x more powerful than the original surface book. Mashables lance ulanoff opens microsofts new surface book, their first laptop ever kind of a big deal. Surface book with performance base unboxing and first look. The xps and macbook are limited in ports as well, but the included usb 3. How do apples new laptops stack up with the windows competition. Microsoft surface book takes on apple macbook proand wins. Detailed unboxing, setup, and walkthrough of the new microsoft surface rt tablet running windows 8 rt.
Microsoft surface book with performance base is built for power. Microsofts surface book 2 can replace your gaming pc. From surface pro family loyalist to surface book earlier adopter. It is pretty interesting that microsoft decided to offer a discrete gpu in the base of the surface book. Surface book low resolution on 4k uhd monitor microsoft. Everything you need to know about the new surface book 2. This makes the surface book 2 great for taking notes something you cant do.
The surface book has the least amount of options regarding port connectivity. Microsoft surface book photos and hands on business insider. Microsoft explains why surface book 2 discharges battery. The core i5 variant is completely fanless in both the tablet and the base while the core i7 is fanless in. Meet the new surface book 2 the surface book 2 is a powerhouse of a laptop with amazing graphical power packed beneath its sleek premium body. What id like to see in the surface book 2 phonedog. Selfproclaimed apple fangirl ijustine unboxes the surface. I decided show it off and do a little unboxing whilst giving first impressions of my first ever microsoft surface product. The perfect surface book 2, from my perspective, would simply be to make the screen lighter or at least have a better battery, either works i suppose both would be ideal, keep the unique. The surface book 2 changes this equation, but only slightly. Surface book low resolution on 4k uhd monitor my surface book doesnt output resolutions higher than full hd 1920 x 1080 when connected to a samsung 28 4k uhd monitor. I had to uber twice, interchanged train several times to get this, because ms wont allow dhl to leave.
Featuring an intel core i7 processor, nvidia geforce gtx 965m 2gb gddr5 memory and a 1tb solid state drive. This is the future of windows hardwaredevices that operate in different modes for increased mobility. This surface studio 2 concept video may blow your mind. The crn test center compares the premium features and prices of two highend windows 10 laptops. The awesome people over at microsoft decided to hook me up with a microsoft surface book i7 with performance base. As mentioned, the surface book 2 is a laptoptablet hybrid. Microsofts surface book laptop displayed during the windows 10 devices event in new york, u. The surface book isnt designed to power highend pc gaming experiences, but instead provide a highly mobile solution for creative industries working in video production or photo editing. Except for the i57200u base model with no dgpu, all the surface book 2 models have the same i7 processor. The surface book 2 is a curious device especially in. This is pretty much the thinnest device out there with an. The surface book follows the same aesthetic as all previous incarnations within this family of mobile products, with a very industrial looking and understated exterior. The surface pro 4 and surface book have zero problems with 4k h.
Microsoft surface book laptops for sale in stock ebay. Oh, i also wrap up the video stress testing the new surface book with no other than forza motorsport 6 apex. Surface book keyboard hi, i am wondering what does keyboard layouts look like in us uk germany. Today i unbox the new microsoft surface book 2 along with the surface pen, mx master 2 mouse, and a 4 tb wd easystore hard drive. But arriving at my office today, is the other end of the spectrum, the surface book 3. The surface book is one of the most versatile, featurepacked laptops in the world. Finally got my hands on the dream machine surface book 2. October 17, 2017 microsoft unveiled the long awaited surface book 2. Microsoft says its powerful enough to be your gaming pc, and also a workstation replacement. Gpu performance the microsoft surface book 2 15inch. Even though microsoft is touting it as the most powerful surface device yet, the surface book 2 suffers from a power issue that drains its battery even when connected to power supply. The new surface book the surface book 2 comes in two sizes. Say what you like about microsoft it certainly is trying.
I take the plunge and make microsofts latest hard venture my everyday device. If any of you happen to have surface book from mentioned countries i would like to ask. The assembly at the top of the hinge where the screen attaches. On october 2, 2018 in new york city, we announced new surface devices, including surface pro 6, surface laptop 2, surface studio 2 and surface headphones, the launch of the windows 10 october. You can now get a microsoft surface book 2 device with intel core i7. Overall, the surface book seems like it could be a worthwhile option for those looking for a powerful new windows laptop that dont mind splurging. A subpage about surface book innovation on the surface website says it will.
You can pull off the screen to use this as a giant. This week, microsoft has made available several surface devices, like the brand new surface go 2. The microsoft surface books performance base kicks an impressive 2in1 into high gear, with seriously extended battery life and graphics performance. I decided show it off and do a little unboxing whilst giving first. Last week, microsoft revealed its next generation surface book family. Wired finds out whether the surface book manages to combine high. The surface book 2 offers enough performance that you could likely run in on 1080p ultra, but it cant quite hit 60 fps at that level. Microsofts surface go is available today and heres a quick clip of the unboxing of the new hardware. The surface book 2 is out in the wild, being offered up to tech journalists and other influencers who are willing to show the hardware off to their fans.
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