With the latest 8th Gen Intel Kaby Lake chipsets under the hood, there are a variety of options to choose from - ranging from the Core i5 through to a quad-core Core i7.

Like, heaps of power - if you want to pay for it. That's semi-fixed - although it's still not perfect, frankly, because the screen contains a battery and is therefore heavy. This is a savvy update, as we bemoaned how the original Surface Book had a bit of 'wibble' sometimes when poking fingers at the touchscreen. The two are identical by eye, but there are some tweaks within that make the newer model all the more desirable.įirst up, the so-called 'fulcrum hinge' - the distinct and slightly curved hinge between screen and keyboard - holds the screen in a little stiffer than before. Look twice and you won't be able to tell the difference between the first- and second-generation Surface Book.

'Fulcrum hinge' stiffer than in original model.

Updated Nvidia discrete graphics (optional GTX 1050).

Intel Kaby Lake 8th Gen processors to quad-core Core i7.

Fanless design (Intel Core i5 in 13.5-inch model only) and improved heat conductivity.

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So just how well does the sequel hold up? It's the former, smaller form-factor device that we have on review here. The follow-up Surface Book 2 is a nip and tuck rework of that original device, designed to deliver the best portable desktop-like experience, in either 13.5- or 15-inch models.

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