Microsoft Surface Book 2 – Better and More Expensive Transformer Laptop Review
The first Surface Book combined a touch display, stylus support, a large 13-inch display, a powerful processor, and discrete graphics. For all this I had to pay $ 1,500 (86,500 rubles). Microsoft was pleased with the success, so Microsoft Surface Book 2, the second version of the convertible laptop, differs little from the original, except for the dimensions.
The base model Surface Book 2 with 8th Gen Intel Core i7 processor, 16GB RAM, 256GB Solid State Drive (SSD) and Nvidia GTX 1060 graphics is available for $2,500 ($144,000). For review, I chose the 1TB SSD configuration, which is even more expensive at $3,300 ($190,000).
Microsoft Surface Book 2 design
Surface Book 2 has the same large, brushed silver metal body as the previous model. Its unique feature is that the loops here do not bend, but fold. Thanks to this, the hinges do not cover the display, but there is a gap between https://jiji.co.ke/20-shoe-racks the keyboard and the screen base, where objects can get in that will scratch the glass. It also significantly increases the thickness of the laptop when closed.
The main advantage of this mount is that the screen can be completely detached. No other competitor with such a large diagonal has this function. The 15-inch Lenovo Yoga 920 and HP Specter x360 use a 360-degree rotating hinge that does not separate from the body.
By detaching the Microsoft Surface Book 2’s heavy keyboard, you turn the screen into a 0.77kg tablet that’s much more comfortable to hold than the 2kg Specter x360. The screen here is securely held in place, and to detach you need to press the button. Unfortunately, sometimes the button does not work the first time.
But, the Book 2 doesn’t have a tablet stand – you have to turn it in your hands to change the angle.
Connectors and ports
Microsoft Surface Book 2 has two USB 3.0 Type-A ports, one USB Type-C port, and a Surface Connect port – either one is suitable for charging, but the included adapter only connects to the latter.
There’s also an SD card reader and a headphone jack, with the other one located on the tablet side. If you put the screen on the keyboard and connect the headset, the cable will hang in the air.