Rumors of the Microsoft Surface Book 2 continue to circulate as fans get more excited about its potential release. The launch date of the Microsoft Surface Book 2 has yet to be announced, but people are already talking about the specifications and features.
CNet reported that the Microsoft Surface Book 2 is the next iteration of the 2-in-1 laptop/tablet hybrid. The device is expected to arrive early in 2017, showcasing some of the latest technologies such as the Intel Kaby Lake processor and 4K resolution.
The original Microsoft Surface featured the Intel Core i7, so the Surface Book 2 is expected to be faster and more powerful with its new chipset. It can improve graphic performance by 100 percent due to the 14-nanometer technology, which enhances the chipset by 12 percent compared to the Skylake processor.
The Microsoft Surface Book 2 is expected to have a 13.5-inch PixelSense display with a pixel resolution of 3000 x 2000 at 267ppi. The device may include two full-size USB 3.0 ports, a full-size SD card reader, a mini display port and a headphone jack.
The device may also feature a GeForce GTX 965M or GTX 1080 GPU, supported by an extra fan. The Microsoft Surface Book 2 may also feature 4K resolution with 4K video and 3D graphics playback capability. Its battery may provide a running time of up to 16 hours.
TechRadar revealed that the Microsoft Surface Book 2 is said to arrive with a Surface Pen. There may also be a built-in dock to recharge the accessory.
The appearance of the laptop will most likely remain the same, which means that Microsoft will be focusing on the internal components of the new version. Microsoft may also push the Xbox Play Anywhere program via the Microsoft Surface Book 2. The Microsoft Surface was a successful product since it launched in October 2012.
There are also talks that Microsoft Surface Book 2may be pushed back as far as 2018, since the demand for the original, and the upgraded Microsoft Surface Pro, remains high. Microsoft has yet to confirm the rumored specifications and official release date of the Microsoft Surface Book 2.