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Microsoft announces its new Hybrid Surface Book 2
Microsoft updated its Surface Book line. The newly updated hybrid laptop is faster, has more screen modes as well as being a 15 inch model. The new design of the Surface Book 2 is almost the same as that of its predecessor with a removable screen and hinge is on the keyboard, Microsoft reports.
The new revision will get an 8th generation quadcore Intel Core i5 or i7 chip with optional 8 or 16GB of system memory and 256GB, 512GB or 1TB of storage.
The Surface Book screen can be disconnected from the keyboard, and used as a separate tablet. Unlike the previous model, the screen can also be snapped back on the keyboard so that the pressure sensitive touchscreen can be used as a tablet. There is a choice in graphics chip, the 13.5 inch Surface Book 2 is available with a Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050, the 15 inch model with a GTX 1060. This makes the laptops suitable for heavier tasks like virtual reality and games states Microsoft. The 13.5 inch model has a screen resolution of 3000x2000 pixels, the 15 inch model would do 3240x 160 pixels.
The Surface Book 2 is the first Microsoft laptop with a usb-c port, the laptops have two USB ports, an SD card reader, a headphone jack and a Surface charging port. The 13 inch model weighs 1.53 kilograms, the 15 inch model 1.91 kilos. In tablet mode, the two models weigh 700 and 820 grams respectively. Microsoft promises 17 hours of battery life for both models, although this was measured apparantly by watching videos only. The 13.5 inch model is available in at 1749 euro, a GeForce graphics chip model will start at 2.249 euros. The 15 inch model is not yet available in the EU. The 13.5-inch model is available starting November 9th, and will be delivered at your doorsteps coming December 14th.
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#5482701 Posted on: 10/17/2017 09:31 PM
Jesus! That price tag!!
Jesus! That price tag!!
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#5482721 Posted on: 10/17/2017 10:18 PM
It will have a dedicated GPU (like previous model) slim design and compete with new mac book pro line. let's see what kind of performance Vega can offer on Apple laptops in December.
Jesus! That price tag!!
It will have a dedicated GPU (like previous model) slim design and compete with new mac book pro line. let's see what kind of performance Vega can offer on Apple laptops in December.
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#5482771 Posted on: 10/17/2017 11:51 PM
15 inch must have an awkward resolution...
15 inch must have an awkward resolution...
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#5482787 Posted on: 10/18/2017 12:59 AM
Another pointless overpriced flop from MS Hardware? How long will it take them to understand what market really needs?
Another pointless overpriced flop from MS Hardware? How long will it take them to understand what market really needs?
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#5482822 Posted on: 10/18/2017 02:29 AM
It sells well.
It sells well.
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#5482829 Posted on: 10/18/2017 02:55 AM
And unfortunately that says a lot...
*not in a good way
It sells well.
And unfortunately that says a lot...
*not in a good way
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#5482840 Posted on: 10/18/2017 03:50 AM
If money wasn't a factor I would definitely want one. --- Ok, I still "want" one, but the price tag is well out of my justifiable price range for a portable device.
If money wasn't a factor I would definitely want one. --- Ok, I still "want" one, but the price tag is well out of my justifiable price range for a portable device.
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#5482863 Posted on: 10/18/2017 06:11 AM
For that price I can get a proper gaming laptop with a better dedicated GPU. These will no doubt have the U style CPU in these which will be a quad core as of the 8th gen. If I could compensate for the price these things would make good gaming machine as well. Makes me wonder if the 8th Gen Equlivent to the 6700HQ/7700HQ would get a hex core cpu.
For that price I can get a proper gaming laptop with a better dedicated GPU. These will no doubt have the U style CPU in these which will be a quad core as of the 8th gen. If I could compensate for the price these things would make good gaming machine as well. Makes me wonder if the 8th Gen Equlivent to the 6700HQ/7700HQ would get a hex core cpu.
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#5482871 Posted on: 10/18/2017 07:09 AM
Meanwhile I´m here breaking my brain to decide which sub 250 USD laptop is better *shrugs*
Someday when i sell drugs i guess.
Meanwhile I´m here breaking my brain to decide which sub 250 USD laptop is better *shrugs*
Someday when i sell drugs i guess.
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#5482873 Posted on: 10/18/2017 07:14 AM
Meanwhile I´m here breaking my brain to decide which sub 250 USD laptop is better *shrugs*
Someday when i sell drugs i guess.
Do not get a cheap acer laptop... I made this mistake and am suffering for it, I should have gone asus... they make nice cheap laptops.
Meanwhile I´m here breaking my brain to decide which sub 250 USD laptop is better *shrugs*
Someday when i sell drugs i guess.
Do not get a cheap acer laptop... I made this mistake and am suffering for it, I should have gone asus... they make nice cheap laptops.
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#5482875 Posted on: 10/18/2017 07:27 AM
There are some Surfaces being sold in US, but worldwide it's dead. Even if you go some GSMArena, there is no even Surfaces 3+ listed in their database, as it's not an american site. It's completely unknown outside US. Pro is being sold occasionally, but no one sane is going to pay international price.
They need device to compete with budget iPad, which is iPad Air 2, that cost $329.
With tablet iPad ~10'' dimensions, 4:3 screen, little portrait bezels, good internals making it as smooth as iPad, with all communications - wifi ac, nfc, lte, sd card slot, larger and faster internal flash, as Windows is much larger than iOS, good 30+Wh battery, yet thin. Without any additional pointless stuff, like keyboard, stylus etc. Only as options. Yet cheaper than iPad - for $299. As they need userbase, not users need them.
It sells well.
There are some Surfaces being sold in US, but worldwide it's dead. Even if you go some GSMArena, there is no even Surfaces 3+ listed in their database, as it's not an american site. It's completely unknown outside US. Pro is being sold occasionally, but no one sane is going to pay international price.
They need device to compete with budget iPad, which is iPad Air 2, that cost $329.
With tablet iPad ~10'' dimensions, 4:3 screen, little portrait bezels, good internals making it as smooth as iPad, with all communications - wifi ac, nfc, lte, sd card slot, larger and faster internal flash, as Windows is much larger than iOS, good 30+Wh battery, yet thin. Without any additional pointless stuff, like keyboard, stylus etc. Only as options. Yet cheaper than iPad - for $299. As they need userbase, not users need them.
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#5482976 Posted on: 10/18/2017 01:28 PM
There are some Surfaces being sold in US, but worldwide it's dead. Even if you go some GSMArena, there is no even Surfaces 3+ listed in their database, as it's not an american site. It's completely unknown outside US. Pro is being sold occasionally, but no one sane is going to pay international price.
They need device to compete with budget iPad, which is iPad Air 2, that cost $329.
With tablet iPad ~10'' dimensions, 4:3 screen, little portrait bezels, good internals making it as smooth as iPad, with all communications - wifi ac, nfc, lte, sd card slot, larger and faster internal flash, as Windows is much larger than iOS, good 30+Wh battery, yet thin. Without any additional pointless stuff, like keyboard, stylus etc. Only as options. Yet cheaper than iPad - for $299. As they need userbase, not users need them. Also the NFL:has some kind of contract with Microsoft involving the Surface. Not sure if the contract is up or not. So MS is still getting money for the Surface here in the US like you said.
There are some Surfaces being sold in US, but worldwide it's dead. Even if you go some GSMArena, there is no even Surfaces 3+ listed in their database, as it's not an american site. It's completely unknown outside US. Pro is being sold occasionally, but no one sane is going to pay international price.
They need device to compete with budget iPad, which is iPad Air 2, that cost $329.
With tablet iPad ~10'' dimensions, 4:3 screen, little portrait bezels, good internals making it as smooth as iPad, with all communications - wifi ac, nfc, lte, sd card slot, larger and faster internal flash, as Windows is much larger than iOS, good 30+Wh battery, yet thin. Without any additional pointless stuff, like keyboard, stylus etc. Only as options. Yet cheaper than iPad - for $299. As they need userbase, not users need them. Also the NFL:has some kind of contract with Microsoft involving the Surface. Not sure if the contract is up or not. So MS is still getting money for the Surface here in the US like you said.
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#5483212 Posted on: 10/19/2017 02:03 AM
I've toyed a little bit with a couple Surface Pro (a 3 and 4 iirc) that a friend and family member have, and I liked both of them. If you want a Windows environment on a super portable device I think they are the best option (cost aside of course).
I've toyed a little bit with a couple Surface Pro (a 3 and 4 iirc) that a friend and family member have, and I liked both of them. If you want a Windows environment on a super portable device I think they are the best option (cost aside of course).
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Kind of wish it was a TB Type-C but I think the rest of the updates hit what needed to be updated. I'm considering selling my SP4 for one, I think i prefer the laptop form factor to the tablet/kickstand.