MANILA, Philippines – Microsoft sneakily showed off its follow-up to the well-received Surface Book laptop originally released in 2015. 

The tech giant revealed the laptop in a blog post by Microsoft Devices corporate vice president Panos Panay on Tuesday, October 17, US time. 

The executive touted the versatility of the device. “Surface Book 2 removes the barrier between the desktop and the laptop by giving mobile professionals the power of a desktop, the versatility of a tablet, and the freedom of a light and thin laptop in one beautifully designed device,” Panay said.

Equipped with 8th-gen Intel Core chips, Microsoft said it’s 5 times more powerful than the original Surface Book and twice as powerful as while lasting 70% longer than the latest MacBook Pro. It’s compatible with inputs such as the Surface Dial, a physical dial that allows users to control certain parameters, and the Surface Pen. See for yourself and check out the photos below: 

Here are the specs: 

Processor: 8th Gen Intel Core processors
GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 and 1060 discrete graphics options
Display: 13-inch or 15-inch PixelSense touchscreen display
RAM: Up to 16GB
Screen detachable? Yes
Weight: 3.38 pounds (13-inch model) and 4.2 pounds (15-inch model)
Ports: USB-A, USB-C, full-size SD card reader, Surface Dock 
Other features: Xbox One Wireless controller support (15-inch model); Windows Mixed Reality Ultra-capable

Pre-orders begin on November 9 in the US. Prices range from $1,499 to $3,299. Microsoft hasn’t announced whether the new 2-in-1 laptop will be released in the Philippines. – Rappler.com