As a student or researcher in the social or physical sciences, this device provides a good balance of portability (with it's 13.5 inches screen size) and performance so that you're free to roam the labs or libraries with a machine that can competently multi-task your data crunching, "multi-tabbed browsing" and the production of academic content.
Whether you’re vlogging on YouTube, or putting together high-quality family videos, the Surface Laptop 2 can meet your needs.
The Surface Laptop 2 provides a great playground to create homemade tracks, mixes and audio effects. It offers ample storage for your music files with a total capacity of 256 GB. Also, the Intel Core i7-8650U processor gives sufficient power for converting your work into various music file formats.
When you need crystal clear audio and plenty of grunt for processing and encoding, the Surface Laptop 2 can handle everything you throw at it. A selection of ports allow you to connect instruments and devices, while the 1.9 GHz takes care of the actual production work.
Managing finances has never been simpler. The Surface Laptop 2 has enough processing power to manage even the largest spreadsheets. And the inclusion of a makes typing and updating numbers even easier.
Modern productivity apps like Office 365 and Google G Suite are relatively lightweight – but it never hurts to have some power under the hood. The Surface Laptop 2 packs a decent Intel Core i7-8650U processor and 8 GB RAM so this is machine that will last.
Surf the web at speed thanks to the Surface Laptop 2’s speedy b/g/n/ac WiFi interface.
Email demands very little from a laptop. We've taken this into account.
Social networking is relatively lightweight, so the low power 1.9 GHz processor is ideal. With 14.5 hours battery life, you can stay connected between charges.
Light and powerful, the 14.5 hours battery life of the Surface Laptop 2 allows it to be easily used all around the home for long periods without charging.
The Surface Laptop 2 is the perfect size working on the move. With a battery life of 14.5 hours, this is a machine that slips easily into a bag and goes everywhere with you without worrying too much about the next time you need a charge.
Lightweight and compact, the Surface Laptop 2 boasts 14.5 hours battery life to keep you going while on short trips like the daily commute on the train or subway.
A long journey doesn’t mean wasted time with the Surface Laptop 2 thanks to its massive 14.5 hours battery life.
If you’re always on the move around your office, you need a laptop that moves with you. The Surface Laptop 2 offers 14.5 hours of battery life so you can swap desks as much as you like between charges.
With a great run time of approximately 14.5 hours, there isn't a huge need to carry a charger each time your about.
Not the smallest laptop, but this is a good choice for when you don't want a full-size PC. The Surface Laptop 2 works just as well on your lap or a desk.
Not the smallest laptop, but this is a good choice for when you don't want a full-size PC. The Surface Laptop 2 works just as well on your lap or a desk.
It's got clean lines and a premium look, which showcases a refined taste in mobile devices.
It's an eye-catching package with a bright and refreshing look about it. It could even play the role of an accessory to compliment a specific sense of style.
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Specification | Description |
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Design | |
Colour | Blue |
Form Factor | Clamshell |
Display | |
Display HD Type | QXGA |
Display Resolution | 2256 x 1504 pixels |
Display Size | 13.5 inches |
Display Technology Name | TN |
Display Touchscreen | Yes |
Processor | |
Processor Architecture | 64 Bit |
Processor Cores | 4 cores |
Processor Family | Intel Core i7 |
Processor Model | Intel Core i7-8650U |
Processor Speed | 1.90 GHz |
Processor Threads | 8 |
Memory | |
RAM Size | 8 GB |
Storage | |
SSD Capacity | 256 GB |
Storage Total Capacity | 256 GB |
Storage Type | SSD |
Graphics | |
Graphics Card Model - Integrated | Intel UHD Graphics 620 |
Graphics Card Type | Integrated |
Audio | |
Sound System | Dolby Audio Premium |
Networking | |
Network Bluetooth Type | 4.1 |
Network Wireless Type | b/g/n/ac |
Ports & Interfaces | |
Microphone | 2 |
Mini DisplayPort | 1 |
USB 3.0/3.1 (Gen 1) Type-A Ports | 1 |
Camera | |
Camera | 1 |
Keyboard | |
Keyboard Language | US English |
Software | |
Operating System Architecture | 64 Bit |
Operating System Name | Microsoft Windows |
Operating System Version | Windows 10 Home |
Battery | |
Battery Life | 14.5 hours |
Weight & Dimensions | |
Dimesnsions - Depth | 22.33 inches |
Dimesnsions - Height | 1.45 inches |
Dimesnsions - Width | 30.81 inches |
Weight | 2.82 lbs |
Other Features | |
Ambient Light Sensor | 1 |