Click, shoot, scroll, or type, the Surface Book 2 is more than capable of running light games that don’t require high end hardware. And at £0.00, this laptop won’t break the bank either.
Light, portable, and full-featured, the Surface Book 2 is ideal for carrying between offices and libraries. You’ll have all the tools you need to research and write outstanding research papers and theses.
You need to pack a lot into this screen, hence a resolution of 3240 x 2160 pixels pixels, you'll have sufficient visual clarity to decide which video sequence will give the impact you're looking for.
Continuously tweaking video clips are fun but requires a quite a bit of computing power. Which is why the memory size of 16 GB, the multi-core processor and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 graphics card all combine to provide a level of performance that matches your needs.
In addition, this laptop can be used night or day thanks to the built in back-lit keyboard.
It also comes with the Memory card reader just in case you need an alternative option to move your creative work from once device to another.
The Surface Book 2 provides a great playground to create homemade tracks, mixes and audio effects. It offers ample storage for your music files with a total capacity of 1000 GB. Also, the Intel Core i7-8650U processor gives sufficient power for converting your work into various music file formats.
Since you're all about the music, this laptop will make a great side-kick to you music production gear. It's multi-core processor gives you the necessary muscle to rip, encode or convert your audio craft without having to wait forever. Also, it's on-board audio chip and high resolution screen (3240 x 2160 pixels) offer a competent and mobile deputy to your existing tools and setup.
The 15 inches screen gives you enough screen-space to wade through columns and rows
Excel, Quicken etc, don't need much power so this option won't up the requirements on processor.
Your 's 16 GB RAM will ensure large sheets and accounts wont undermine performance
The numeric keypad keyboard really takes the strain out when entering data.
You'll need a machine that can handle multiple VMs for your various Dev environments, which is why we've picked something for you that's got an Intel Core i7-8650U, (a processor with 4 cores) plus a healthy RAM size of 16 GB.
Also, its 3240 x 2160 pixels resolution provides adequate screen estate to view multiple window or more of your IDE while you work.
Spreadsheets, presentations and documents, don't need much, but your Intel Core i7-8650U processor and 16 GB RAM ensures even image laden files won't leave you watching the 'spinning wheel'!
The Surface Book 2 makes surfing the web easy thanks to a reasonable hardware specification and fast, reliable b/g/n/ac WiFi connectivity.
Email demands very little from a laptop. We've taken this into account.
Social networking is relatively lightweight, so the low power 1.90 GHz processor is ideal. With 17 hours battery life, you can stay connected between charges.
Light and powerful, the 17 hours battery life of the Surface Book 2 allows it to be easily used all around the home for long periods without charging.
For anyone who works on the road, or outside the office, portability is everything. With a battery life of 17 hours, the Surface Book 2 can go the distance for you while working on the move.
The Surface Book 2 allows you to stay productive even when you need to pop out for a few hours thanks to its portability and 17 hours battery life.
With a great run time of approximately 17 hours, there isn't a huge need to carry a charger each time your about.
If you’re always on the move around your office, you need a laptop that moves with you. The Surface Book 2 offers 17 hours of battery life so you can swap desks as much as you like between charges.
With a great run time of approximately 17 hours, there isn't a huge need to carry a charger each time your about.
The Surface Book 2 is a great choice for when you need a good value, reliable laptop that won't be carried around too often. It’s not the smallest or lightest, however the 1.91 kg weight is enough to get the job done.
Not the smallest laptop, but this is a good choice for when you don't want a full-size PC. The Surface Book 2 works just as well on your lap or a desk.
The lights may be low, but that doesn’t mean you can’t work. The Surface Book 2’s built-in 1 allows you to type accurately – even in the dark
The quality of keyboard is crucial to data entry, so the Surface Book 2 includes a numeric keypad to make your life easier.
It looks simple, capable and doesn't stand out in any particular way.
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Specification | Description |
---|---|
Design | |
Colour | Silver |
Convertible | Yes |
Form Factor | Convertible |
Housing Material | Magnesium |
Display | |
Display Contrast Ratio | 1600:1 |
Display HD Type | WQSXGA |
Display Resolution | 3240 x 2160 pixels |
Display Size | 15 inches |
Display Technology Name | TN |
Display Touchscreen | Yes |
Processor | |
Processor Architecture | 64 Bit |
Processor Cores | 4 cores |
Processor Family | Intel Core i7 |
Processor Model | Intel Core i7-8650U |
Processor Speed | 1.90 GHz |
Processor Threads | 8 |
Memory | |
RAM Size | 16 GB |
RAM Speed | 1866 MHz |
RAM Type | LPDDR3-SDRAM |
Storage | |
SSD Capacity | 1000 GB |
Storage Total Capacity | 1000 GB |
Storage Type | SSD |
Graphics | |
Graphics Card Model - Dedicated | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 |
Graphics Card Model - Integrated | Intel UHD Graphics 620 |
Graphics Card Type | Dedicated |
Audio | |
Sound System | Dolby Audio Premium |
Networking | |
Network Bluetooth Type | 4.1 |
Network Wireless Type | b/g/n/ac |
Ports & Interfaces | |
Docking Port | 1 |
Memory Card Reader | 1 |
Microphone | 2 |
USB 3.0 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Ports | 1 |
USB 3.0/3.1 (Gen 1) Type-A Ports | 2 |
USB Type-C Power Delivery Present | Yes |
Camera | |
Camera | 1 |
Camera Resolution (Numeric) | 5 MP |
Keyboard | |
Keyboard Back-lit | Yes |
Keyboard Num-Pad | Yes |
Software | |
Operating System Architecture | 64 Bit |
Operating System Name | Microsoft Windows |
Operating System Version | Windows 10 Pro |
Battery | |
Battery Life | 17 hours |
Weight & Dimensions | |
Dimesnsions - Depth | 25.1 cm |
Dimesnsions - Height (front) | 1.5 cm |
Dimesnsions - Height (rear) | 2.3 cm |
Dimesnsions - Width | 34.3 cm |
Weight | 1.91 kg |
Other Features | |
Ambient Light Sensor | 1 |