Microsoft finally stunned the audience by the inclusion of their new Surface lineup having two new categories of devices along with some refresh models. Some of these devices were already expected from leaks but other devices were really amaze the audience and must need to know about.
Microsoft started the event with some usual Surface story about their accessibility feature in Windows and Surface devices, as they grew deeper and deeper into the event we see some change into the shift of Microsoft Surface strategy to bring innovation to mobility. Microsoft also created a dilemma for high-end Surface users to choose the device.
New Surface devices also clear user thoughts about the shift in computing and Microsoft’s approach toward future technology adoption as Microsoft will be going to release this device in early 2020. So let dive into each devices and understand it from Microsoft’s perspective.
Surface Laptop 3 (Necessary & Needed Update)
Surface Laptop 3 has got a necessary update like a new processor from Intel which is 10th Gen. Processor, along with the processor update Microsoft also added the option for user swappable storage the device directly without having to perform tedious repair procedure. User can update the storage of device pretty easily, Surface Laptop 3 now feature metal housing also which made the device more premium in looks. As these updates are necessary but Microsoft tends toward Apple’s MacBook Pro design approach.
One of the most expected features that Microsoft listened is the inclusion of Type-C port into the device which is one of the necessary updates, now the user can connect two 4K displays simultaneously. Another feature of the device is some aesthetic approaches not have changed in the device overall.
Now the new Surface Laptop 3 also features a 15-inch version that will have AMD CPU option only, which is really amazing as the user wanted to use AMD processor in high tech piece of laptop and Microsoft finally provides this opportunity. 15-inch version also powers with AMD’s Ryzen GPU which really gives these devices a giant leap in Graphics performance. Pricing of the device starts from $999 for the 13-inch Fabric model and $1,299 for the 13-inch Metal model, while the 15-inch version costs around $1,499 for the Metal model and fabric model is not available in this.
Surface Pro 7 (Need More Changes)
Surface Pro 7 only upgraded some internal changes without any new approach to design or features. The device will now powers with Intel 10th Gen. CPU which makes the device more energy-efficient as well as powerful. The device now features Type-C port option that made the device to connect to power demanding hardware, now as the industry is shifting toward Type-C more and more powerful hardware are in progress, Microsoft finally listens to their user’s demands as they almost get late to adopt this feature for up to 4 years. While another improvement to Surface Pro 7 not much amazing, but this device is really far better than current-gen. iPad Pro, but still Apple’s Pencil is far more accurate as compared to Surface Pen while using and doing other stuff.
While talking about connectivity features like new Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5 also present on the device. You can now preorder the device from today from $749 for Core i3 128GB SSD up to $2,299 for Core i7 1TB SSD.
Surface Pro X
Surface Pro X comes with the more demanding feature of the Surface device which should be present in Surface Pro 7, thinner bezel, more accurate display, slimmer form factor, new Surface Pen and another fine refinement.
Microsoft really reduces gap between Apple’s iPad and Surface device with announcement of Surface Pro X as artist can use more accurate display from Microsoft to fill their canvas, Microsoft also add more feature to Surface Pen so it can measure precise pressure level and accurate angle, but you need to charge the device, Microsoft gives a gap inside the keyboard case of Surface Pro X so user can hold the Surface Pen easily.
Surface Pro X also reminds us about Surface RT which is the first step towards ARM processor for Windows 10 but that time Surface RT really faces set back because of its performance but this time whole Windows 10 is made for the ARM processor, Microsoft uses Qualcomm Chipset along with their tincture called this combination as SQ1 chipset. This processor is different from the 8CX Qualcomm processor as it can be capable of 9 teraflops of AI performance which is a really huge improvement, as AI on Chipset allows more easy tasks like taking pictures, text recognition and various other AI task to run faster than ever. Users can also use the user Surface Pro X on go as 4G integration on this device is also possible by Qualcomm so that LTE speeds will be more reliable. You can get the device by 5th Nov, starting from $1,099 for 8GB RAM and 128GB of storage to $1,899 for 16GB and 512GB version.
Surface Buds
After the failed start of Surface Headphone, Microsoft now tries to enter the world of True wireless buds, but it does not look much attractive like AirPods or Galaxy Buds, while some features of the device are really stunning for the audience.
Including, Touch control of the device makes it more user-friendly than its competitors are a usual command like skipping or assistant triggering works but other works like swiping slide show or apps based feature will make this device more intuitive. The battery life of Surface Bud is same as of other for whole day battery life (Along with case), while the user can charge the device with its case.
Surface buds can also be connect with other devices like Android and Microsoft devices simultaneously without any issue. Price is one of the factors which made this device not mass adoption as a device priced at $249.
Surface Duo & Neo
These devices are telling the possibility of what Microsoft may approach for future devices. Microsoft finally showing innovation in Hardware also as we know “People who are really serious about software should make their own hardware” and Microsoft really stepping ahead.
Microsoft Duo device is an Android-powered device that will run Microsoft skinned version, but the user can use Android apps without any issue. We were expecting Microsoft Andromeda but unfortunately, our expectation wouldn’t reach that much but Android smartphone from Microsoft will really lure Microsoft geeks. Windows 10 latest integration of calling and screen sharing feature really reduces the gap between these two distinct technologies so making the Android version of Surface can lure the market user. Microsoft pushes the boundary with its phenomenal design as a foldable smartphone vision of Surface is far better than Galaxy fold plasticky screen which still not get fixed. Unfortunately, the device will be available in Holiday of 2020 as Microsoft doesn’t share much detail about the device.
Microsoft Neo is a foldable tablet that is powered with Windows 10x version which is a slimmed-down version of Windows 10, made compatible with Neo experience. As Microsoft tries to lure more and more developer to provide an API so that they can build application which can be used natively on the device. Microsoft made the design of Surface Neo the same as Surface Duo with the larger 9-inch dual display which can be folded. But these are only public prototype versions as the final edition of both of these devices will be available around late 2020.
So here are whole coverage of Microsoft Surface event from its roots devices like Surface Pro 7 or Surface Laptop to future innovation like Surface Neo and Surface Duo.
