Surface Book Redefines The Laptop

Microsoft were rumored to be announcing a new larger Surface at their event overnight, but it turns out it was not just a larger device, it was a new range entirely.



The Surface Book is an all new laptop that is capable of running programs like Premiere Pro without compromising performance thanks to the 6th generation Intel core i5 or i7 chipset. The 13.5-inch optically bonded PixelSense Display delivers a high-contrast 267 dpi display with improved latency and parallax, is set to make it not only beautiful to look at but natural and fluid to write on.

The screen also detaches, so it can be used like a clipboard to sketch, take notes and benefit from Windows programs like Microsoft Edge. An optional discrete GPU allows Surface Book to harness the full power of hardware-accelerated graphics for seamless video editing, fast rendering or immersive gaming. Surface Book starts at AUD$2,299



The full specs of this device can be found below:

Exterior
Casing: Magnesium
Color: Silver
Physical buttons: Volume, Power
Dimensions
312.3mm x 232.1mm x 13.0 - 22.8mm

Weight
Starting at 3.34 pounds (1,516 grams) including keyboard
Storage
Solid state drive (SSD) options: 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB.

Display
Screen: 13.5” PixelSense™ display
Resolution: 3000 x 2000 (267 PPI)
Aspect ratio: 3:2
Touch: 10 point multi-touch
Battery life
Up to 12 hours of video playback

Processor
6th Gen Intel® Core™ i5 or i7
Graphics
i5: Intel® HD graphics 520
i5/i7: NVIDIA GeForce Graphics Processor

Security
TPM chip for enterprise security
Memory
8GB or 16GB RAM

Wireless
802.11ac Wi-Fi wireless networking; IEEE
802.11a/b/g/n compatible
Bluetooth 4.0 wireless technology
Ports
Two full-size USB 3.0
Full-size SD™ card reader
SurfaceConnectTM
Headset jack
Mini DisplayPort

Cameras, video, and audio
5.0MP front-facing camera
8.0MP rear-facing camera with autofocus, with 1080p HD video recording
Dual microphones, front and rear-facing
Front-facing stereo speakers with Dolby® audio
Sensors
Ambient light sensor
Accelerometer
Gyroscope
Magnetometer

Warranty
1-year limited hardware warranty