LAPTOP SPECIAL .....A SLEEK LAPTOP THAT'S A HEAD TURNER

A SLEEK LAPTOP THAT'S A HEAD TURNER



It easily fits in your bag and has the latest processor to handle demanding desktop programs

Microsoft has announced the Surface Laptop as its latest piece of hardware. Unlike its other devices, the Surface Laptop is a straightforward clamshell computer with no tablet mode whatsoever. It takes qualities from Microsoft's two other devices, including the Surface Book's 13.5-inch PixelSense display and the microfiber-covered keyboard from the Surface tablets.

Microsoft claims it has introduced the thinnest LCD touch module on a laptop with this Surface device and it features 3.4-million pixels.

Style and comfort

Externally, the laptop is made of a combination of magnesium alloy and the flocked Alcantara material imported from Italy. Microsoft's Panos Panay promises you won't find a single seam or screw anywhere on the device.

Likewise, users won't find a streak of light leakage on the keyboard backlight. you will also appreciate the 1.5mm of key travel. As with other Surface devices, the clamshell laptop works with the Surface Pen and Dial.It measures a mere 2.76 pounds and is 1.45cm at its thickest point.

Beneath the surface

The Microsoft Surface Laptop features the latest Windows 10 S and 7th generation Intel Kaby Lake Core i5 and i7 processors. It has pushed the storage envelope forward by mounting the PCIe SSD directly on the motherboard for the first time on a laptop. Microsoft promises 14.5 hours of battery life.

To aid in cooling, the bottom panel of the Surface Laptop is etched with Vapor Chamber lines. The Surface Laptop comes in four colours and can be pre-ordered now for $999 (US only) .with an Intel Core i5 processor, and it's expected to arrive by next month

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