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.
The Surface Book is noticeably sturdy. The tablet portion of the laptop weighs 1.6 pounds, and the whole unit weighs about 3.5 pounds. The 13.5-inch Surface Book will go on sale on October 26, with pre-orders starting Tuesday. A base model will cost $1,499. The new Microsoft Surface Pro 4 and Surface Book, side by side.