Microsoft unveils Surface Book i7 with 16-hour battery, launching November for $2,399

At its Windows 10 event in New York City today, Microsoft unveiled the Surface Book i7, succeeding the 13.5-inch Surface Book laptop released last year. The company promised 30 percent more battery life, which specifically translates to 16 hours, up from 12 hours in the original model. You can pre-order the laptop today, starting for $2,399 — ships November 10, 2016.

Panos Panay, head of engineering for all of Microsoft’s devices, took the stage to explain why the company is updating the Surface Book. In short, gamers want more frame rate, designers want less lag, and everyone wants more battery life.