Microsoft Surface Laptop 2 (Intel Core i7, 8GB RAM, 256GB) - Cobalt

Microsoft Surface Laptop 2 (Intel Core i7, 8GB RAM, 256GB) - Cobalt

Microsoft Surface Laptop 2 (Intel Core i7, 8GB RAM, 256GB) - Cobalt

Microsoft Surface Laptop 2 Pros:
Beautiful touchscreen display: This stands very good when comparing it to the MacBook Pro.
Amazing performance: I personally have compared the Surface Laptop 2 side by side to the MacBook Pro to get a decent comparison but the Surface definitely gets the job done.
Amazing design: The metal design on the outside of the laptop gives it a very smooth and premium texture.
The laptop has decent brightness, if you are working outdoors, it is pretty good.
Surface runs all of its programs smoothly.
With at least 8GB of ram you can run many tasks at once without any delay, it stood up excellent to just about everything I threw at it. As long as you’re not hard-core gaming on it, the laptop runs smoothly.
The laptop also has the alcantara fabric around the touchpad and keyboard. This makes typing easier on your wrists.
Along with the design the laptop is fairly light weight and easy to carry around without much effort.
The battery life is awesome on this laptop.
Microsoft Surface Laptop 2 Cons:
Thunderbolt 3 and USB-C: It lacks Thunderbolt 3 and USB-C ports. Although it’s basically an upgrade from last year’s model it would have been good if they implemented both of these in this laptop, but personally it isn’t a deal breaker.
Windows 10 Home: This laptop comes with Windows 10 Home, but not the Pro version.
Top Positive reviews:
This is an awesome laptop. It charges really fast and the battery life is pretty nice. I love that it starts right up and recognizes your face as soon as you open this. It is durable and super-fast. I use it mainly for taking exams, Microsoft office, and other things for school. I love the draw feature on it especially for lectures. Overall, I have been pleased with this laptop and I would definitely recommend. It is super-fast and light weight as well.
The Surface is very good. The keyboard is comfortable. Thankfully to it. I haven’t tested it “liquid proof” design. Screen clarity is good. It holds a battery charge as good as every other lap top I have owned. Upgrades to the Windows operating system are, and a huge improvement. Overall I’m happy with the lap top.
The battery timing is nice, the charging takes about 2.5 hours to fully charge the laptop. There is no fan noise in this laptop, even if the CPU is working at its fully capacity.
Top Negative Reviews:
The sound quality is average not recommended for listening music. Face recognition is not good sometimes it doesn’t even recognize but when it does, it is very quick. I don’t know after how many years or months the battery will start losing its battery health.
The Wi-Fi adapter sucks, as, it barely works. Google it. Nowadays, consistent and adequate Wi-Fi performance should have to be given. Other brands of laptops do it. How can Microsoft screw up such an obvious thing
It shut down randomly sometimes? It’s not an issue with the fan or anything, I’m an engineer. It just does that randomly and customer support hasn’t helped. I expect the Tesla of laptops to work well 24/7 unfortunately that’s not the case for this laptop.
Question and Answers:

Question: Does this Laptop comes with an AC power cord?
Answer: Yes.

Question: What version of Windows comes this Laptop?
Answer: Surface Laptop 2 comes with Windows 10 Home.

Question: Does it have a thunderbolt 3 port?
Answer: It has 1 USB and type c.

Question: How many and what type of ports does this Laptop have?
Answer: 1 X USB A port, 1 X mini display port, 1 X 3.5mm headphone jack and 1 X Surface connect port.

Question: What material does it made of? (Beside the alcantara cover)
Answer: Surface Laptop 2 features an aluminium body.

Introducing Surface Laptop. Performance made personal.Go beyond the traditional laptop. Backed by the best of Microsoft, including Windows3 and Office5, Surface Laptop complements your style with rich colors2 and a natural typing experience enhanced by our Signature Alcantara® fabric-covered keyboard. Thin, light, and powerful, it fits easily in your bag.

The best of Windows and Office.Surface Laptop is designed for Windows 10 S3 — streamlined for security and superior performance. Enjoy the Windows you know, Microsoft-verified apps delivered via the Windows Store, and the convenience of the cloud. And, get more done with Office5 on Windows, the best duo for doing. Includes 1 year of Office 365 Personal.5

Beautifully designed and crafted.Clean and elegant, Surface Laptop complements your style with a choice of four rich tone-on-tone color combinations.2

The perfect balance of portability and performance.You don’t have to choose between desktop power and traveling light with Surface Laptop—it gives you an ideal balance of both.

A stunning screen that responds to your touch.Experience faster, easier, more natural navigation on the vibrant 13.5” PixelSense™ Display with touchscreen. Enjoy more space for your ideas with an edge-to-edge display and ultra-thin bezel.

Technical specificationsSoftware: Windows 10 S3

Dimensions:
Length: 8.79 in (223.20 mm)
Width: 12.13 in (308.02 mm)
Height: 0.57 in (14.47 mm)

Exterior:
Casing: Aluminum
Colors: Burgundy, Platinum, Cobalt Blue, Graphite Gold2
Physical buttons: Volume, Power

Weight: 2.76 lbs (1,252 g)

Storage:4
Solid state drive (SSD) options: 128GB/256GB/512GB

Display:
Screen: 13.5” PixelSense™ Display
Resolution: 2256 x 1504 (201 PPI)
Aspect ratio: 3:2
3.4 million pixels
Surface Pen* enabled
Touch: 10-point multi-touch
Corning® Gorilla® Glass 3

Battery Life: Up to 14 hours of video playback6

Processor: 7th Generation Intel® Core™ i5 or i7

Graphics:
Intel® HD 620 (i5)
Intel® Iris™ Plus Graphics 640 (i7)

Security:
TPM chip
Enterprise-grade protection with Windows Hello face sign-in

Memory: 4GB/8GB/16GB

Wireless:
Wi-Fi: 802.11ac Wi-Fi wireless networking, IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n compatible
Bluetooth: Bluetooth 4.0 LE

Connections:
USB 3.0
Headset jack
Mini DisplayPort
SurfaceConnect™
Compatible with Surface Dial off-screen Interaction*

Cameras, video and audio:
Windows Hello face sign-in camera
720p HD camera (front-facing)
Stereo microphones Omnisonic speakers with Dolby® Audio™ Premium
3.5mm headphone jack

Sensors:
Ambient light sensor

What’s in the box:
Surface Laptop Power Supply
Quick Start Guide Safety and warranty documents

Microsoft Surface Laptop 2 (Intel Core i7, 8GB RAM, 256GB) - Cobalt

Footnotes* Sold separately.
1 Cortana available in select markets; experience may vary by region and device.
2 Colors available on i5-7200U 8GB/256GB model only; available colors may vary by store.
3 Streamlined for security and superior performance. Windows 10 S works exclusively with apps from the Windows Store. Some accessories and apps compatible with Windows 10 may not work, and performance may vary. Certain default settings, features, and apps cannot be changed. Easily and affordably switch to Windows 10 Pro at any time. Learn more at Microsoft.com/Windows10S.
4 System software uses significant storage space. Available storage is subject to change based on system software updates and apps usage. 1 GB= 1 billion bytes. See www.microsoft.com/surface/en-us/support/storage for more details.
5 Office applications install from the Windows Store and are currently in preview on this device. Must activate within 180 days. Offer ends 10/15/2017. Learn more about Office 365 Personal by visiting products.office.com/en-US/office-365-personal.
6 Up to 14 hours of video playback. Testing conducted by Microsoft in April 2017 using Intel® Core™ i5, 256GB, 8 GB RAM devices. Testing consisted of full battery discharge during video playback. All settings were default except: Wi-Fi was associated with a network. Battery life varies significantly with settings, usage and other factors.Specifications

Key Specs

2-in-1 Design
Info
No
Backlit Keyboard
Info
Yes
Screen Size
Info
13.5 inches
Touch Screen
Info
Yes
Storage Type
SSD
Total Storage Capacity
256 gigabytes
Solid State Drive Capacity
Info
256 gigabytes
System Memory (RAM)
Info
8 gigabytes
Graphics
Info
Intel UHD Graphics 620
Processor Speed (Base)
Info
1.9 gigahertz
Processor Model
Info
Intel 8th Generation Core i7
Processor Model Number
Intel 8th Generation Core i7
Operating System
Info
Windows 10 Home
Battery Life
Info
14.5 hours
Battery Type
Lithium-ion polymer

General

Product Name
Surface Laptop 2 - 13.5" Touch-Screen - Intel Core i7 - 8GB Memory - 256GB Solid State Drive
Brand
Microsoft
Model Number
LQQ-00038
Year Introduced
2018
Color
Cobalt Blue
Color Category
Blue

Feature

Windows Features
Windows Ink
2-in-1 Design
Info
No
Keyboard Touch Screen
Info
Yes
Touchpad Type
Multi-touch, Mechanical click pad, Synaptics solution, Glass face sheet
Backlit Keyboard
Info
Yes
Cooling System
Info
Air

Ports

Headphone Jack
Yes
Number of USB Ports (Total)
1
Number of USB 2.0 Type A Ports
0
Number of USB 3.0 Type A Ports
1
Number of USB Type A Charging Ports
1
Number of USB 3.1 Type C Ports
0
Number of USB Type C Charging Ports
0
Number of HDMI Outputs (Total)
0

Display

Screen Size
Info
13.5 inches
Screen Resolution
Info
2256 x 1504
Touch Screen
Info
Yes
Display Type
Touchscreen LCD
Stylus Input
Info
Built for Windows Ink (Active)

Storage

Storage Type
SSD
Total Storage Capacity
256 gigabytes
Solid State Drive Capacity
Info
256 gigabytes
Hard Drive Accelerator
Info
None

Memory

System Memory (RAM)
Info
8 gigabytes
Type of Memory (RAM)
Info
LPDDR3
System Memory RAM Speed
Info
1867 megahertz
Cache Memory
Info
8 megabytes
System Memory RAM Expandable To
Info
16 gigabytes
Media Card Reader
Info
No

Graphics

Graphics
Info
Intel UHD Graphics 620
Graphics Type
Info
Integrated
GPU Brand
Intel
Video Memory Type
Info
Shared

Processor

Processor Brand
Intel
Processor Speed (Base)
Info
1.9 gigahertz
Processor Model
Info
Intel 8th Generation Core i7
Processor Model Number
Intel 8th Generation Core i7

Connectivity

Internet Connectivity
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth Enabled
Info
Yes
Embedded Mobile Broadband
Info
None
NFC Enabled
Info
No

Network

Wireless Networking
Info
Wireless-A, Wireless-AC, Wireless-B, Wireless-G, Wireless-N
Ethernet Card
Info
10/100/1000

Compatibility

Operating System
Info
Windows 10 Home

Included

Built-In Webcam
Yes
Optical Drive Type
Info
None
Numeric Keypad
No
Included Software
Microsoft Office Trial
Additional Accessories Included
Power supply

Power

Battery Life
Info
14.5 hours
Battery Cells
4-cell
Battery Type
Lithium-ion polymer

Dimension

Product Height
0.57 inches
Product Width
12.1 inches
Product Depth
8.79 inches
Product Weight
2.83 pounds

Audio

Audio Technology
Dolby Audio Premium
Speaker Type
Omnisonic speakers

Certifications & Listings

ENERGY STAR Certified
Info
No
EPEAT Qualified
Info
No

Other

UPC
889842386615

Slim, elegant and clean, the new Microsoft Surface Laptop 2 is designed to complement your contemporary look with its tone-on-tone colour combinations and sleek shape. It’s constructed with Intel’s powerful 8th-generation i7 processor and an explosive 13.5-inch PixelSense™ display with interactive touchscreen for seamless interaction and explosive visuals.

How does this new model compare to previous versions?

Surface Laptop 2 features a faster 8th Generation Intel Core processor, compared to the previous model's 7th Generation processor. The luxurious Alcantara material covering is retained from the previous model, but it's now available in matte black.

Superior design
Its Signature Alcantara® covered keyboard and palm rest provide luxury warmth and feel when you type. It is specially treated to resist spills, stains and absorption, and can be wiped clean. The Surface Laptop 2 has a compact aluminium shell for lightweight strength.

Stunning screen
Boasting a resolution of 2256 x 1504 (201ppi) to guarantee photos, videos and documents on the vibrant 13.5-inch PixelSense™ display with interactive touchscreen appears bright and easy to read. The Surface Laptop 2 features Corning® Gorilla® Glass 3 to protect the screen. It's also compatible with Microsoft Surface Pro Pen (available to purchase separately), giving you precision control when writing or drawing.

Power to play
Intel’s 8th-generation i7 processor is designed to make your laptop faster and more efficient. Your laptop’s overall productivity will show improvement as flawless multi-tasking and playback of 2K Ultra-HD video will occur without delay or interruption. The processor also features a 'Turbo Boost' which will unleash more power when you need it, so you can handle more programs and intensive tasks without your laptop slowing down.

Fast mover
The additional 256GB Solid State Drive (SSD) gives you the capacity to store your documents and media, while ensuring fast and dependable access to your files and programs. SSDs are much faster than regular hard drives, and don't use moving parts to work, making them more reliable and quieter.

We can help you get set up
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