In addition to releasing the Surface Pro 4 Microsoft also released the Surface Book at their exclusive event today in New York.
Microsoft’s first proprietary laptop will arrive with a 13.5 inch screen, up to 12-hours battery life, and options for a 6th generation Intel i5 or i7 processor. The Surface Book targets consumers in the same market as the MacBook Air by being “faster and lighter”, according to Microsoft. Other notable features include:
- NVIDIA GeForce GPU (integrated into the detachable backlit keyboard)
- Up to 16 GB RAM (GDDR5)
- 5-point multitouch glass trackpad
- Up to 1 TB of SSD storage
- Full size SD card reader
- 2 USB 3.0 hubs
The Surface Book will be available in stores October 26. You can pre-order the Surface Book here.
Official Surface Video: