Were you expecting the Surface Book 2? You can already reserve it in the Microsoft Store

With the announcement and presentation of the Surface Book 2 in mid-October, one of the great mysteries that Microsoft kept for the final stretch of this yearNot in vain, there was a desire to know the appearance and clear up doubts about this model, since at the same time many expected to see a Surface Pro with LTE arrive in parallel (we saw it but later).

The weeks have gone by since its presentation and today, November 9 and fulfilling what was announced in the presentation, we can already reserve the Surface Book 2 , which will go on sale officially on November 16, yes, only in the United States

A device we remember arrives in two sizes (13 and 15 inches) with different specifications depending on the one chosen. With the Surface Book 2 Microsoft wants to launch the most powerful laptop on the market, with enough capacity to work with artificial intelligence, machine learning and mixed reality. With an 8th-generation Intel Core i7, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 or 1060 graphics, and 17 hours of video playback, the new Surface Book 2 not only leaves the first generation behind, but also stands up to the latest MacBook Pro. Here are its specs:

	SURFACE BOOK 2 13 INCH	SURFACE BOOK 2 15 INCH
SCREEN	12.5 inches at 3,000 x 2,000 pixels (267 dpi)	15 inches at 3,240 x 2,160 pixels (260 dpi)
PROCESSOR	7th Generation Intel Dual Core i5-7300U Upgradeable to 8th Generation Intel Core i7-8650U	8th Generation Intel Core i7-8650U 4.2GHz
GPU	Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050, 6GB	Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060, 6GB
RAM	8 GB of RAM expandable to 16 GB of RAM	16 GB RAM
STORAGE	256 GB, 512 GB, or 1 TB SSD	256 GB, 512 GB, or 1 TB SSD
CAMERA	8 MP for the rear and 5 MP for the front	8 MP for the rear and 5 MP for the front
AUTONOMY	Up to 17 hours of autonomy playing video	Up to 17 hours of autonomy playing video
OTHERS	Supports Windows Hello, Microsoft Mixed Reality, Surface Pen, and Surface Dial	Supports Windows Hello, Microsoft Mixed Reality, Surface Pen, and Surface Dial
PRICE	From $1,499	From $2,499

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There are differences in screen size, processor and GPU, as well as in the RAM that we can count on, but at the same time they share specifications. Thus, they offer up to 17 hours of autonomy playing video, Bluetooth 4.1, 2 USB-A connections and one USB-C, 5 megapixel and 8 megapixel cameras, support for Windows Hello or 1.55mm backlit keyboard travel.

The Surface Book is unsurprisingly compatible with the Surface Pen and Surface Dial and software-wise it integrates seamlessly with Office or applications for working with 3D content. Likewise and thinking of those who seek the most playful aspect, the Microsoft Surface Book 2 allows you to get the most out of games and graphic editing software, being able to play games without problems in 1080p at 60 fps or work with the Adobe Creative Cloud suite .

The Surface Book 2 is available to pre-order now from the Microsoft Store in the United States at a starting price of $1,499 for the 12.5-inch model while the 15-inch model will arrive for 2,499 dollars. We don't know when it will be released to other markets, so if you want it, there is no choice but to import it

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