Question 1

What is new with the Surface Book 2?

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This is the only version of Surface Book line so far having USB-C port. However, you’re paying mostly for the dedicated graphic card NVIDIA Geforece GTX 1050 (or GTX 1060 for the 15.6”) while the last generations were built with less efficiently performing graphic cards: GTX 965M for the Surface book Performance Base (came out 2016) and the customized NVIDIA Geforce for the Surface Book (came out 2015). The customized one is said to made specifically for Microsoft and allegedly equivalent to 940M. They are just less efficient than 1050 1050Ti 1060 etc., but still pretty good for Photoshops, 3D Modeling, AutoCAD, SolidWorks... That’s how far I’ve known.

Question 2

Does it come with a pen?

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It does not come with the pen. I was able to find the pen for $80. It typically sells for $99. You do not NEED the pen to use it. Your finger works too.

Question 3

What’s the difference between this model vs. older Surface Book models?

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Hi, thanks for your interest in the Surface Book 2! The Surface Book 2 has up to 4 times more power than the original, has NVIDIA discrete graphics, and offers up to 17 hours of battery life. The redesigned Dynamic Fulcrum hinge offers greater stability and lower opening force for an improved user experience.

Hope that answers your question,

Victoria
Surface Customer Care

Question 4

Once the screen is detached is the GPU seperated from the tablet?

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I hope this will instruct anyone buying a Microsoft product. I bought anew one in March 2018 via Amazon. and received in April 2018. Within a few weeks I found out that it was defective. Instead of going back to Amazon, I went to a Microsoft store at Aventura Mall. They informed me that the computer was out of the initial warranty because they start it when the sell it to a reseller (in dec 2017). So they refused to exchange for a new one, and gave me a "refurbished" one that was also defective. Eventually I received a second "refurbished" one....when I bought a new computer for $2300 and ended up with a "refurbished" one...This is abuse of the consumer and a scam...Buy at your own risk...BUYERS BEWARE.....Microsoft is out to get anybody not buying from it its own store..Hope my experience serves anybody buying a Microsoft product.

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Audio Output Type	internal
Audio Recording	Yes
Audio features	Dual microphones and front-facing stereo speakers with Dolby Audio Premium
Automatic Backup Software Included	Windows 1 Pro
Available M2 Slot Count	1
Battery Average Life Standby	17 Hours
Battery Cell Type	Lithium Ion
Battery Life	1 Hours
Best Sellers Rank	#192,498 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #2,798 in Computer Tablets
Biometric Security Feature	Face Recognition
Bluetooth Version	5.0
Bluetooth support?	Yes
Brand	Microsoft
Built-In Media	95W Power Supply with USB-A (5W) charing port, Quick Start Guide, Safety and Warranty documents, Surface Book 2 - 15" PixelSense™ Display
CPU Model Generation	8
CPU Model Number	Core i7-8650U
CPU Model Speed Maximum	6.8 GHz
Camera Description	video
Color	Silver
Compatible Devices	[Devices with corresponding ports or wireless capabilities, such as smartphones, tablets, cameras, storage devices, and other computers]
Connectivity Technology	USB
Control Method	Touch
Customer Reviews	4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars (1,053)
Display Resolution Maximum	2560x1600
Display Technology	LCD
Display Type	LCD
Form Factor	Laptop
Global Trade Identification Number	00889842247282
Graphics Card Ram	6 GB
Graphics Coprocessor	NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060
Graphics Description	Dedicated
Graphics Ram Type	GDDR5
Hard Disk Description	SSD
Hard Disk Interface	USB 3.0
Hard Disk Rotational Speed	1
Hard-Drive Size	256 GB
Hardware Interface	USB Type C
Has Color Screen	Yes
Human-Interface Input	Touchscreen, Touchscreen with Stylus Support
Item Dimensions L x W x Thickness	13.5"L x 9.87"W x 0.9"Th
Item Type Name	Microsoft Surface Book 2 (Intel Core i7, 16GB RAM, 256GB) - 15"
Item Weight	2.38 Pounds
Keyboard Description	Chiclet
Keyboard Layout	QWERTY
LAN Port Bandwidth	1000 Mbps
Lithium-Battery Energy Content	88.4 Watt Hours
Manufacturer	Microsoft PC
Memory Clock Speed	1866 MHz
Memory Speed	1866 MHz
Microphone Form Factor	Dual-array microphones
Model Name	Microsoft Surface Book
Model Number	HNR-00001
Model Year	2017
Native Resolution	2560 x 1600 pixels
Notebook Pointing Device Description	Touchscreen
Number Of Cells	10
Number of Drivers	1
Number of Ports	2
Operating System	Windows 10 Pro
Optical Storage Device	No Optical Drive
Power Device	AC adapter
Processor Brand	Intel
Processor Count	4
Processor Series	Core i7-8650U
Processor Speed	4.2 GHz
RAM Memory Installed	16 GB
RAM Memory Technology	LPDDR3
RAM Type	GDDR5
Ram Memory Maximum Size	16 GB
Resolution	3260x2160 pixels
Screen Size	15 Inches
Speaker Description	Front-facing stereo speakers with Dolby Audio Premium
Specific Uses For Product	personal, gaming, business
Supported Monitor Maximum Quantity	1
Total PCIe Ports	2
Total Usb Ports	3
Touch Screen Type	Capacitive
Touchpad Feature	Detachable
UPC	889842247282
Unit Count	1.0 Count
Video Output	USB-C
Video Processor	NVIDIA
Voltage	240 Volts
Warranty Description	Parts and Labor
Warranty Type	Limited
Webcam Capability	Yes
Wireless Compability	802.11abg
Wireless Technology	Bluetooth, Wi-Fi

Microsoft Surface Book 2 15" (Intel Core i7, 16GB RAM, 256 GB)

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