Microsoft unveils new Surface Computer devices
For the tenth anniversary of its Surface series, Microsoft presented some new models in New York. The most classic surface is generally considered to be the most popular: the laptop. With the Surface Laptop 5, the company has now released the fifth model in the series. Also: a new tablet and an all-in-one desktop PC.
Surface Laptop 5
Like the previous model, the Surface Laptop 5 is available in 13.5 or 15 inches. In addition to the previously known colors, the device is now also available in the color sage. Microsoft has the performance of the laptop according to their own
Declarations meanwhile increased by around 50 percent. A new Intel processor of the twelfth generation is used for this.
The company gives the battery life as up to 17 hours. With a Thunderbold 4 port, the device can also be connected to a 4K monitor and charged.
For streaming movies and series, the Surface Laptop 5 has Dolby Vision IQ picture quality and Dolby Atmos for improved audio quality. Depending on the memory configuration and size, the device costs between EUR 1,179.00 and EUR 1,629.00. It will be available from October 25th.
Surface Pro 9
The Surface Pro 9 is a cross between a laptop and a tablet. Microsoft has installed a twelfth generation Intel processor in the device. In addition, Pro 9 now has 5G connectivity as an option. The processor should in turn be significantly quieter than the previous model.
The Surface Pro 9 has a 13-inch display with a refresh rate of 120 hertz. The device is available with both a twelfth-generation Intel chip and an ARM-based Microsoft chip and 5G module. According to Microsoft, the Intel version has a battery life of up to 15.5 hours, the 5G model up to 19 hours.
However, it is somewhat disappointing that the 5G model of the Surface Pro 9 does not appear to have a Thunderbolt port for faster video transmission. The price of the device varies depending on the model and memory configuration
1,299.00 euros and 1,649.00 euros. The Microsoft Surface Pro 9 will be available from November 8th.
Surface Studio 2+
The Surface Studio 2+ is an all-in-one desktop PC comparable to an Apple iMac. The device in turn replaces the Surface Studio 2 from 2018 and runs on an eleventh generation Intel Core H-35 processor. However, nothing has changed in the basic form.
The Surface Studio 2+ has a 28-inch screen that raises and lowers with a zero-gravity hinge. Meanwhile, users can divide the display into four different app windows. There is also a USB-C port and a Thunderbolt port on board.
The price for the Surface Studio 2+ starts at 5,589.00 euros. According to Microsoft, the device will be available from the beginning of November. The scope of delivery of the Surface Studio 2+ also includes a Surface Keyboard, a Surface Mouse and a Surface Pen.
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