Microsoft Surface Book 2 Could Launch with Redesigned Hinge, Kaby Lake CPUs

Microsoft is expected to launch the new Surface Book 2 laptop in the fall of this year, and since we’re getting closer to the rumored unveiling date, more information arrives to provide us with a glimpse into what the new device could bring to the market.



First and foremost, it’s worth noting from the very beginning that the Surface Book 2 won’t be a massive redesign of the first generation, but will come with upgraded hardware and small refinements here and there, including the hinge.
One of the most plausible rumors concerns the upcoming line of CPUs, with WindowsCentral claiming that Microsoft is pondering launching the Surface Book 2 with the Kaby Lake lineup of processors. Intel’s new chips are not yet available but are expected to see daylight later this year, so Microsoft might be trying to align the release of its second-generation laptop with the one of Kaby Lake.
If this is true, the laptop could benefit from a wide range of improvements allowed by the CPU, including 3D and 4K graphics, as well as USB 3.1 support - this is very likely to be offered, especially given that Microsoft is building the Surface Book to offer as many connectivity options as possible.


Redesigned hinge
In terms of design, the Surface Book 2 will come with only small improvements over its predecessor, but it turns out that one of these improvements concerns the hinge.

Although it was introduced with much fanfare by Microsoft at the October 2015 hardware event, the hinge has become a rather controversial feature, with many people criticizing this design choice and claiming not only that it’s ugly but also that it allows dust to easily slip in between the keyboard and the display.
While these claims are more or less well founded, it appears that Microsoft wants to deal with the problem once and for all, so the Surface Book 2 will introduce a redesigned hinge that eliminates the gap between the screen and the keyboard when the laptop is closed.
It remains to be seen how much of these rumors is true, but at first glance, all these upgrades really make sense, given the fact that Microsoft wants to improve its products based on customer feedback.