| The name of the base system (platform): | Microsoft Surface |
| Developers: | Microsoft |
| Date of the premiere of the system: | October 6, 2015 |
| Last Release Date: | October 17, 2017 |
| Technology: | Tablet computers and smartphones |
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2017: Announcement of Surface Book 2
On October 17, 2017 the official announcement of the portable computers Microsoft Surface Book of the second generation took place. New products appeared twice quicker than Apple MacBook Pro.
The Surface Book 2 model is created in two versions — with 13.5-and 15-inch displays which resolution is 3000 x 2000 and 3240 x 2160 pixels respectively. In both cases the Intel processors Core of the eighth generation are used.
The quad-core Intel i7 8650U chip with clock rate of 4.2 GHz and Turbo Boost technology is installed in larger device. The Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 video accelerator from 6 Gbytes of video memory can be responsible for processing of graphics.
Such characteristics allow Microsoft to say that new Surface Book are five times more productive than predecessors and also Apple MacBook Pro of 2017 of release is twice more powerful.
Representatives of a line of Surface Book 2 treat so-called hybrid devices: the removable keyboard at connection to a display part turns the tablet into the notebook.
In devices 17 working hours in video play mode are stated. There are modules of wireless communication Wi-Fi 802.11as and Bluetooth 4.1, two ports USB 3.1 Type-A and USB connector 3.1 Type-C, the slot for the SDXC cards, stereodynamics and double microphones.
Amount of RAM of LPDDR3 1866 MHz can be 8 or 16 Gbytes, the capacity of solid state drives — from 256 Gbytes to 1 Tbyte. Cameras with the resolution of 5 and 8 megapixels and support of technology of authentication of Windows Hello are mentioned.
Besides, Surface Book 2 has the bezventilyatorny cooling system that significantly minimizes noise level.
The beginning of sales of Surface Book 2 is planned for December 16, 2017. the 13-inch model will cost from $1500 (Core i5 with the built-in graphics, 8 Gbytes of the RAM and SSD on 256 Gbytes). The starting cost of the 15-inch tablet — $2500.[1]
2016: Surface at a discount for MacBook
On October 31, 2016 the Microsoft company offered buyers of Surface notebooks which will bring on exchange of MacBook of Apple company a discount in the amount of ~ $500.
According to announcements of the company, Surface Pro and Surface Book notebooks participate in the trade-in program.
Provided the hybrid Surface Book Microsoft notebook on October 26, 2016. Three Surface Book models are equipped with the Intel processors Core i7 of the sixth generation[2].
For receiving a discount for acquisition of the notebook of Microsoft, the user needs to bring on exchange the notebook of Apple company - MacBook Pro or MacBook Air.
The offer of trade-in began to work in outlets and Microsoft online stores in the USA since October 27, 2016 and will last till November 10, 2016 inclusive.
Devices of the Surface Book series will go on sale on November 10, 2016.
2015
High starting demand
On November 7, 2015 Microsoft began to take preorders on Surface Book purchase. Five days later the starting batch of the notebook was sold completely out: in attempt to reserve the device it was only offered to leave the e-mail address to which the message when notebooks of all versions of Surface Book — from $1500 to $2700 — again go on sale will be directed.
On October 15, 2015 Microsoft resumed acceptance of preorders for Surface Book acquisition, however those who reserved the device on the website of the producer, will be able to receive it not earlier than November. The beginning of sales of the notebook is planned for October 26, 2015.[3]
Presentation of the first notebook of Microsoft
On October 6, 2015 the official presentation of the first notebook of Microsoft took place. Innovation under the name Surface Book represents the hybrid device capable to perform functions of the laptop and tablet computer.
As hardware basis of Microsoft Surface Book one of the Intel processors Core of the sixth generation (Skylake) — Core i5 or i7 acts. The Windows 10 Pro operating system into which the packet of Microsoft Office is loaded is responsible for a program component. However, it is free of charge possible to use it only within 30 days.
Special attention in innovation is deserved by the 13.5-inch PixelSense display characterized with a resolution of 3000 x 2000 points with a pixel density of 267 ppi and an aspect ratio 3:2. The touch screen, it is capable to react to 10 simultaneous touches. The digital stylus providing convenient hand-written text entering is included in the delivery.
Depending on the selected Microsoft Surface Book model 8 or 16 Gbytes of RAM, with the integrated graphic Intel HD Graphics 520 accelerator or discrete NVIDIA GeForce from 1 Gbytes of video memory of GDDR5 (it is built in the keyboard block), the solid state drive with a capacity of 128, 256, 512 or 1024 Gbytes are completed.
In all configurations the mobile PC has the 5-megapixel front camera and the 8-megapixel main with an auto focus and a recording capability of video in the Full HD format, modules of wireless communication Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n and Bluetooth 4.0, on two microphone and dynamics with support of Dolby Audio Premium technology, two full-size ports USB 3.0, the card reader and the rechargeable battery which total charge will last for 12 hours of independent operation of the notebook in video playback mode.
One of design features of the device is the system of flexible fastening of the display to the keyboard allowing to turn out it by 360 degrees. Also the keyboard can be disconnected completely, transforming the laptop to the tablet.
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