 Microsoft has announced a major update to the Surface Book range. While appearing fundamentally unchanged from the Surface Book 2 on the outside, there have been some important changes for power users. Surface Book 3 13.5 inch |
Surface Book 2 13.5"13.5" 3K PixelSense™ display Intel® Core™ 7th gen dual core or 8th gen quad core processor options 8 or 16GB 1866Mhz memory Intel® HD 620 graphics + optional NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1050 2GB graphics in keyboard 15 hour manufacturer-rated battery 802.11AC Wi-Fi 5™ |
Surface Book 3 13.5"13.5" 3K PixelSense™ display Intel® Core™ 10th gen quad core processor options (no dual core option) 8, 16 or 32GB 3733Mhz memory Intel® Iris™ Plus + optional NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1650 4GB Max-Q Design graphics in keyboard 15.5 hour rated battery 802.11AX Wi-Fi 6™ |
Increases are bolded.
Performance increased for 13.5"
A switch to the new 10th generation Intel Core Quad Core processors and faster memory with higher capacity improves application performance. Network speed is increased, particularly in crowded environments with the switch to Wi-Fi 6.
Switching from the entry-level Surface Book 2 with Intel Core i5 7300U to the new entry level Surface Book 3 provides roughly double the processing power.
Switching from the entry-level Surface Book 2 with Intel Core i5 7300U to the new entry level Surface Book 3 provides roughly double the processing power.
Substantial graphics improvements
The detachable tablet now has Intel Iris Plus graphics - early benchmarks indicate roughly twice the graphics performance of the previous Intel HD 620. Given the high resolution of the display, this is a welcome boost.
NVIDIA graphics is included with Intel Core i7 models. The new GTX-1650 benchmarks as much as 45% faster than the GTX 1050 option in the Surface Book 2.
NVIDIA graphics is included with Intel Core i7 models. The new GTX-1650 benchmarks as much as 45% faster than the GTX 1050 option in the Surface Book 2.
Surface Book 3 15"
Surface Book 2 15"15" 3K+ PixelSense™ display Intel® Core™ 8th gen quad core processor options 16GB 1866Mhz memory Intel® HD 620 graphics + optional NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060 6GB graphics in keyboard 17 hour manufacturer-rated battery 802.11AC Wi-Fi 5™ |
Surface Book 3 15"15" 3K+ PixelSense™ display Intel® Core™ 10th gen quad core processor options 16 or 32GB 3733Mhz memory Intel® Iris™ Plus + optional NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1660 Ti 6GB Max-Q graphics in keyboard 17.5 hour rated battery 802.11AX Wi-Fi 6™ |
Increases are bolded.
As per the 13.5" model, a 10th generation Intel Core i7 Quad Core processor and faster memory with higher capacity options improves application performance. The Surface Book 3 15" also gets Wi-Fi 6 for faster and more reliable connectivity in crowded environments.
More graphics horsepower
The 15" features NVIDIA GTX 1660 Ti graphics, which benchmarks around 40% faster than the Surface Book 2 15" and 66% faster than the NVIDIA option in the 13.5" model.
This makes the 15" the device of choice for engineers, film makers and architects as well as gamers.
This makes the 15" the device of choice for engineers, film makers and architects as well as gamers.
Workstation graphics option
An NVIDIA Quadro RTX 3000 Max-Q option is available for users seeking workstation-class driver certification and ray-tracing support. For professionals seeking ultimate stability in engineering, architecture, VR, game design and motion pictures, the Surface Book 3 allows access to one of the best on-screen Pen experiences in a device that supports 3D work spaces.
Full specifications for the Surface Book 3 are on our web portal:
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Benchmarks source: https://www.userbenchmark.com/
Microsoft has just announced the new Surface Go 2 tablet. With the new Intel Core M3 CPU option, this is now a viable solution for a greater number of staff. The lightest Surface understands your handwriting, lets you draw on almost anything in Windows 10 and secure by design with S mode. With a larger 10.5" display, the 544 gram tablet features more battery life and a new performance option for workplace applications. The following outlines the differences between the two generations:
Surface Go10" 1800x1200 PixelSense™ display 9 hour rated battery From 522 grams plus Type Cover Intel® Pentium® Gold 4415Y eMMC or SSD storage |
Surface Go 210.5" 1920x1280 PixelSense™ 10 hour rated battery From 544 grams plus Type Cover Intel® Pentium® Gold 4425Y or Intel® Core™ M3 Dual Core eMMC (Gold only) or SSD storage Faster SSD speeds with Core M3 |
Increases are bolded.
New Intel® Core™ M3 option
The entry-level Intel Pentium Gold processor receives a modest performance bump.
The most important change is the new 8th Gen Intel Core M3 option, a dual core ultra-low power processor that increases performance by approximately 64% according to Microsoft. Faster graphics and increased SSD transfer speeds for the M3 also provide more power for teams using enterprise applications and Windows 10 Pro.
Surface Go 2 with Core M3 and 8GB memory should exceed the performance of the entry-level 2018 Surface Pro 6 with 7th Gen Intel Core M3 and just 4GB memory.
The most important change is the new 8th Gen Intel Core M3 option, a dual core ultra-low power processor that increases performance by approximately 64% according to Microsoft. Faster graphics and increased SSD transfer speeds for the M3 also provide more power for teams using enterprise applications and Windows 10 Pro.
Surface Go 2 with Core M3 and 8GB memory should exceed the performance of the entry-level 2018 Surface Pro 6 with 7th Gen Intel Core M3 and just 4GB memory.
Wi-Fi 6™ now standard
All models now support Wi-Fi 6™, which provides more reliable high speed connections in crowded network environments.
The Surface Go 2 can also be optioned with 4G LTE Advanced data for remote teams.
The Surface Go 2 can also be optioned with 4G LTE Advanced data for remote teams.
New display
The high-quality PixelSense™ display has been increased in size to 10.5" without the overall size of the device increasing. An increase in resolution from 1800x1200 to 1920x1280 increases usability for office applications and makes monitor resolution matching easier for users.
More battery life
Manufacturer-rated battery life is increased from 9 to 10 hours, which should be sufficient for field workers and staff who are mobile throughout the day. USB-C charging allows staff more charging options when away from their workplace
Write, draw, share and capture
With exemplary handwriting recognition, drawing and painting, the Surface range provides a superior Pen experience with support in applications including Office 365, Adobe CS and a multitude of Apps. When not in use, the optional Surface Pen can be stowed on the Go 2's frame using strong concealed magnets.
5 megapixel front and 8 megapixel rear cameras are carried over from the first Go and are ready for Skype, Zoom, Teams and Hangouts and Full HD video recording.
5 megapixel front and 8 megapixel rear cameras are carried over from the first Go and are ready for Skype, Zoom, Teams and Hangouts and Full HD video recording.
Mix and MatchChoose an optional backlit Type Cover keyboard cover, Surface Pen and Surface Mouse for the complete experience. Weighs from 789 grams when paired with the Signature Type Cover. Compatible with Surface Go gen one accessories for mixed fleets. |  |
Full specifications for the Surface Go 2 on our web portal:
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Wellington, New Zealand – October 17, 2019 – Microsoft New Zealand has celebrated its outstanding local business partners at the 12th annual Microsoft Partner Awards. The Laptop Company was a winner in the Surface Partner category.
Mark Mayo, CEO of The Laptop Company praised staff and clients saying “We’re proud of the work the team’s been doing with Surface for our fantastic customer partners. To receive this award two years in a row from Microsoft is an honour, and with the great new Surface devices announced this month, we’re looking forward to helping our customers do even more with their technology.”
The Microsoft New Zealand Partner Awards recognise innovative partners who are demonstrating inventive use of digital technology, with the awards open to all Microsoft partners big and small. The streamlined ceremony saw the awards pivot to a greater focus on customers.
Sarah Bowden, Microsoft New Zealand One Commercial Partner Director says, “We congratulate The Laptop Company for winning in the Surface Partner category. It’s been a real pleasure learning about the achievements of this year’s entrants and seeing how they’ve used Microsoft technology to empower their own customers in so many innovative ways. The Laptop Company is an example of the fantastic work being done right here in New Zealand to unlock even greater potential.”
“Most of our 1,200-plus Partners are small and medium businesses creating massive change for Kiwi organisations right across the country. They really are punching well above their weight when it comes to digital transformation and the calibre of the Partner Awards entries this year gives me great confidence that New Zealand is set for a very bright future,” says Bowden.
The Partner Awards took place in a special ceremony at Auckland’s historic St-Matthew-in-the-City last night, with 56 finalists across a range of sectors.
The full list of 2019 winners are:
Winner & Highly commended list
New Zealand Partner of the Year (awarded globally)
Winner - Umbrellar
Azure Innovate Award
Winner - Aware Group – Port Otago
Azure Migrate Award
Winner - The Instillery – Carter Holt Harvey
Business Applications Award
Winner - Datacom
Empowering Employees Award
Winner - Information Leadership Design – Todd Energy
Modern Workplace Award
Winner - Intergen – Te Wananga o Raukawa
Highly Com - DXC Eclipse – Fonterra
Highly Com - Information Leadership Design Services – Todd Energy
Engaging Customers Award
Winner - Intergen – Lumino the Dentists
Optimising Operations Award
Winner - Intergen – Les Mills
Transforming Products Award
Winner - Enlighten Designs – Sitecore on Azure
Highly Com - Datacom – UDC Finance
Surface Partner Award
Winner - The Laptop Company
Channel Development Award
Winner - Exeed Ltd
Cloud for Good Award
Winner - Enlighten Designs – Sustainable Coastlines
Highly Com - Fusion 5 – Barnardos
Highly Com - Spark New Zealand – Oranga Tamariki
ENDS
About The Laptop Company
Founded in 1985, The Laptop Company is New Zealand's leading laptop and mobile device specialist. With locations in Auckland, Christchurch and Dunedin and headquarters in Wellington, we work with corporate, government and educational institutions throughout New Zealand.
For additional information:
Contact: Mark Mayo, CEO
Email: Mark.Mayo@laptop.co.nz
Product or service names mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.
Mark Mayo, CEO of The Laptop Company praised staff and clients saying “We’re proud of the work the team’s been doing with Surface for our fantastic customer partners. To receive this award two years in a row from Microsoft is an honour, and with the great new Surface devices announced this month, we’re looking forward to helping our customers do even more with their technology.”
The Microsoft New Zealand Partner Awards recognise innovative partners who are demonstrating inventive use of digital technology, with the awards open to all Microsoft partners big and small. The streamlined ceremony saw the awards pivot to a greater focus on customers.
Sarah Bowden, Microsoft New Zealand One Commercial Partner Director says, “We congratulate The Laptop Company for winning in the Surface Partner category. It’s been a real pleasure learning about the achievements of this year’s entrants and seeing how they’ve used Microsoft technology to empower their own customers in so many innovative ways. The Laptop Company is an example of the fantastic work being done right here in New Zealand to unlock even greater potential.”
“Most of our 1,200-plus Partners are small and medium businesses creating massive change for Kiwi organisations right across the country. They really are punching well above their weight when it comes to digital transformation and the calibre of the Partner Awards entries this year gives me great confidence that New Zealand is set for a very bright future,” says Bowden.
The Partner Awards took place in a special ceremony at Auckland’s historic St-Matthew-in-the-City last night, with 56 finalists across a range of sectors.
The full list of 2019 winners are:
Winner & Highly commended list
New Zealand Partner of the Year (awarded globally)
Winner - Umbrellar
Azure Innovate Award
Winner - Aware Group – Port Otago
Azure Migrate Award
Winner - The Instillery – Carter Holt Harvey
Business Applications Award
Winner - Datacom
Empowering Employees Award
Winner - Information Leadership Design – Todd Energy
Modern Workplace Award
Winner - Intergen – Te Wananga o Raukawa
Highly Com - DXC Eclipse – Fonterra
Highly Com - Information Leadership Design Services – Todd Energy
Engaging Customers Award
Winner - Intergen – Lumino the Dentists
Optimising Operations Award
Winner - Intergen – Les Mills
Transforming Products Award
Winner - Enlighten Designs – Sitecore on Azure
Highly Com - Datacom – UDC Finance
Surface Partner Award
Winner - The Laptop Company
Channel Development Award
Winner - Exeed Ltd
Cloud for Good Award
Winner - Enlighten Designs – Sustainable Coastlines
Highly Com - Fusion 5 – Barnardos
Highly Com - Spark New Zealand – Oranga Tamariki
ENDS
About The Laptop Company
Founded in 1985, The Laptop Company is New Zealand's leading laptop and mobile device specialist. With locations in Auckland, Christchurch and Dunedin and headquarters in Wellington, we work with corporate, government and educational institutions throughout New Zealand.
For additional information:
Contact: Mark Mayo, CEO
Email: Mark.Mayo@laptop.co.nz
Product or service names mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.
