Introduction
The Microsoft Surface Book is a 2-in-1 PC designed and produced by Microsoft, part of the company’s Surface line of personal computing devices.
Announced on October 6, 2015, at the Windows 10 Devices Event in New York City, it was released on October 26 in the United States, Puerto Rico, Canada, and China. It was later released in Hong Kong on November 3, in Australia and New Zealand on November 12, and in the United Kingdom and Ireland on November 13. The Surface Book is notable for its full-sized, detachable keyboard which uses a dynamic fulcrum hinge that expands when opening the lid to support or retract the display while maintaining a sturdy structure.
The device is 0.51 inches (13 mm) high (when closed) and weighs 3.48 pounds (1.58 kg). The tablet portion alone is 0.3 inches (7.7 mm) high and weighs 1.76 pounds (0.80 kg), making it Microsoft’s thinnest and lightest tablet device to date. The 13.5-inch PixelSense display has a resolution of 3000×2000 (267 PPI) with support for 10-point multi-touch; it also features an aspect ratio of 3:2 to match that of most standard letter size paper documents.”
Body
The Microsoft Surface Book is a 2-in-1 PC designed and produced by Microsoft, part of the company’s Surface line of personal computing devices. Surface Book is distinguished from other Surface devices primarily by its full-sized, detachable keyboard, which uses a dynamic fulcrum hinge that expands when the screen is opened creates a gap for the webcam.
Processor
The Surface Book 2 comes with 8th generation Intel Core processors. The base model has a dual-core i5 processor, while the higher-end models come with a quad-core i7 processor. The processor is one of the most important components in a computer, as it determines how well the computer will be able to handle tasks.
Display
Body composition can be measured in many ways, but most experts agree that there are four primary indicators of health and fitness:
-Bodyfat percentage: The percentage of your body that is made up of fat. This can be measured with skinfold calipers, bioelectrical impedance, or dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA).
-Muscle mass: The amount of muscle in your body. This can be measured with DXA, bioelectrical impedance, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), or computed tomography (CT).
-Bone density: The amount of bone mineral in your bones. This can be measured with DXA or QCT.
-Waist circumference: The distance around your waist. This is a good indicator of abdominal fat, which is a risk factor for heart disease and other conditions.
Graphics
The Surface Book i5 comes standard with Intel’s Iris Plus graphics, but you can upgrade to a discrete NVIDIA GTX 965M GPU with 2GB of video memory for an additional $300. For comparison’s sake, 15-inch MacBook Pro with Touch Bar has a discrete AMD Radeon Pro 455 GPU with 2GB of video memory.
Memory
It is a common misconception that we only use 10% of our brains. In reality, we use all of our brain all the time, but some areas are more active than others depending on what we are doing. For example, when we are trying to remember something, certain areas of the brain become more active.
There are three main types of memory: declarative (or explicit), procedural (or implicit), and working (or short-term). Declarative memories are those that we can consciously remember, such as facts and events. Procedural memories are those that we do not need to consciously remember, such as how to ride a bike or tie our shoes. Working memory is what we use to store information for short periods of time, such as when we are carrying on a conversation or doing a math problem in our head.
There are two main types of declarative memory: semantic and episodic. Semantic memories are memories of general knowledge, such as the capital of France or the names of the planets in our solar system. Episodic memories are memories of specific events in our lives, such as our first day of school or a family vacation.
The human brain is an amazing thing, and scientists are still learning all there is to know about memory and how it works.
Storage
The base model of the Surface Book comes with a 128 GB solid-state drive (SSD), while the higher-end models come with either a 256 GB or 512 GB SSD. You can also choose to upgrade to a 1 TB SSD for an additional cost.
Connectivity
In an increasingly connected world, it’s more important than ever to make sure you’re always online. Body uses the latest wireless technology to keep you connected to email, social media, and your favorite websites.
Operating System and Software
An operating system (OS) is a type of software that manages the hardware and software resources of a computer. The most common desktop operating systems are Microsoft Windows, macOS, and Linux. For mobile devices, the most common operating system is Android.
A software program is a set of instructions that tells a computer what to do. Software can be divided into two broad categories: application software and system software. Application software includes programs such as word processors and spreadsheets, while system software includes the operating system and utility programs such as disk defragmenters.
Battery Life
As you shop for a new laptop, you’ll see a lot of numbers thrown around in regards to battery life. Some of them are percentages, some are watt-hours, and some are time estimates. Here’s a primer on what all of those mean, and how to make sure you’re getting the most battery life out of your next laptop.
First, it’s important to understand the difference between battery life and charge time. Battery life is how long the laptop will run on a full charge, while charge time is how long it takes to recharge the battery from empty.
Most laptops these days come with somewhere between 4 and 8 cell batteries. The number of cells indicates how much power the battery can store, and thus how long the laptop will run on a single charge. A higher number of cells usually means more battery life, but it also means the battery will be bigger and heavier.
The vast majority of laptops use lithium ion batteries, which are measured in watt-hours (Wh). This is the amount of energy that can be stored in the battery, and it’s usually somewhere between 40Wh and 100Wh. For example, a typical 14-inch laptop might have a 48Wh battery, while a gaming laptop might have an 84Wh battery.
Once you know the size of the battery in watt-hours, you can estimate how long it will last using this formula: (Battery size in Wh) / (Average power draw in Watts) = Estimated hours of use.
For example, let’s say you have a 48Wh battery and your laptop has an average power draw of 15W. That gives you an estimated 3 hours of use (48 / 15 = 3). However, that’s just an estimate because actual usage will vary depending on what you’re doing with your laptop. tasks like watching videos or browsing the web will use less power than gaming or rendering video files.
To get a more accurate measure of your laptop’s real-world battery life, look for reviews that include objective tests like PCMark 8 or Reader’s Test Battery Rundown Test
Price and Availability
Prices for the new Surface Book start at $1,499 for the Intel Core i5 model with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. That’s $200 more than the entry-level MacBook Pro, which starts at $1,299. The Surface Book is available for preorder starting Oct. 7 and will begin shipping Oct. 26 in the United States.
Conclusion
The Surface Book offers an Intel Core i5-6300U CPU, 8GB of RAM, 256GB of storage, and integrated Intel HD graphics520. The display is a two-in-one detachable tablet with a resolution of 3000 x 2000. The body is constructed from magnesium and aluminum.
The device has two USB 3.0 ports, full-size SD card reader, Mini DisplayPort, and 3.5mm headphone jack. The power supply is attached to the charging port on the right side of the tablet portion. The device also has an 8MP rear-facing camera with autofocus and digital zoom, as well as a 5MP front-facing camera for Skype calls and Windows Hello authentication.