The 15-inch Surface Book 2 measures 0.9 by 13.5 by 9.87 inches (HWD) and weighs 4.2 pounds. Our review unit is the fresh larger version, while the smaller model now starts at $1,499. What is different is the size: Now you have your choice of 13.5 inches (the same size as the previous Surface Book) or the new 15-inch model. That may bother some who worry about debris getting between the two, but that risk is pretty minimal, and it allows for versatility when detaching the tablet (more on that later). The distinct dynamic fulcrum hinge is back, again leaving a gap between the screen and keyboard when the system is closed. It's still thin, relatively light, and has that expensive feel that provides reassurance that you're getting value for the money. That's not a bad thing, since the original's premium magnesium alloy build was one of our favorite aspects of it. It's immediately clear that the core design of the Surface Book 2 hasn't changed from the previous model. (Opens in a new window) Read Our Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 320 Review It easily follows in its predecessor's footsteps earning our Editors' Choice badge. It offers more versatility and features, faster performance, and longer battery life than its main competitor, the 15-inch Apple MacBook Pro, and is a more fully realized professional's PC than the Surface Pro. With a new 15-inch screen size and a capable Nvidia GTX 1060 graphics card inside, the Surface Book 2 makes a compelling case for itself as the premium mobile computer. It's very spendy as configured, but a swath of configuration options means you're not locked in at the highest price.

This beautifully designed machine can do it all, maintaining the signature ability to detach its screen from its keyboard while now acting as a legitimate gaming laptop and delivering near-workstation levels of performance. After a year that included an iterative upgrade, the full-fledged sequel has arrived in the aptly named Surface Book 2 (the 15-inch model reviewed here starts at $2,499 $3,299 as tested). Microsoft set the bar for the 2-in-1 market with the Surface Pro line, and in 2015, began to push the market further with the even more laptop-like Surface Book. Some finicky issues required troubleshooting in our tests.How to Set Up Two-Factor Authentication.How to Record the Screen on Your Windows PC or Mac.How to Convert YouTube Videos to MP3 Files.How to Save Money on Your Cell Phone Bill.How to Free Up Space on Your iPhone or iPad.How to Block Robotexts and Spam Messages.

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