Money laundering is the process of transforming the profits of crime and corruption into ostensibly 'legitimate' assets.
The Surface Book is on the heavy side at around 1.5kg, but its footprint, at 31.23cm wide by 23.21cm deep, is perfectly acceptable for a laptop with a 13.5-inch screen. For the record, the Surface Pro 4 has a footprint of 29.21cm wide by 20.14cm deep. The hinge design adds a bit of height to the back of the chassis, so that when closed the Surface Book is relatively thick at the back -- 2.28cm, tapering to 1.3cm at the front.
In these tall bookcases, one or more shelves are often used to display decorative items. The standard bookcase depth is about 12 inches, although 9 inch deep units are often used where space is tight. Many bookcases feature one or more adjustable shelves to accommodate tall books and other items. Loose-leaf notebooks generally require twelve inch high shelving.