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Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio With Unique Hinge Design Unveiled, Surface Pro 8, Surface Duo 2 Launched

Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio With Unique Hinge Design Unveiled, Surface Pro 8, Surface Duo 2 Launched 5q4i34

Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio price begins at $1,599 (roughly Rs. 1,18,000), while the Surface Pro 8 starts at $1,099 (roughly Rs. 81,100) and the Surface Duo 2 carries a starting price of $1,499 (roughly Rs. 1,10,600). 1z495y

By Jagmeet Singh | Updated: 23 September 2021 12:41 IST

Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio With Unique Hinge Design Unveiled, Surface Pro 8, Surface Duo 2 Launched

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Microsoft on Wednesday unveiled Surface Laptop Studio, Surface Pro 8, Surface Go 3, and Surface Duo 2

Highlights

Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio offers a 14.4-inch PixelSense display
Surface Duo 2 comes with Snapdragon 888 SoC
Microsoft will bring its new devices to the market starting October 5

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Microsoft on Wednesday hosted its hardware-focussed event where it unveiled the new Surface range of devices that include the Surface Laptop Studio, Surface Pro 8, and Surface Go 3 — all running Windows 11 out-of-the-box. The event also brought the anticipated Surface Duo 2 dual-screen phone that is a successor to the earlier Surface Duo. Additionally, Microsoft launched its new accessories, namely the Surface Slim Pen 2, Surface Adaptive Kit, Ocean Plastic Mouse, and Microsoft Modern USB-C Headset. The existing Surface Pro 7+ and Surface Pro X also received updates to reach new customers.

Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio, Surface Pro 8, Surface Go 3, Surface Duo 2 price 1k6f5t

initial launch pricing of the original Surface Duo that started at $1,399 (roughly Rs. 1,03,200).

Alongside the new devices, the with a starting price of $999 (roughly Rs. 73,700) in 2019.

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In of accessories, the Surface Slim Pen 2 is priced at $129.99 (roughly Rs. 9,600), Surface Adaptive Kit at $9.99 (roughly Rs. 700), Ocean Plastic Mouse at $24.99 (roughly 1,800), and the Microsoft Modern USB-C Headset at $54.99 (roughly Rs. 4,100).

On the availability front, alongside the release of Windows 11. We can certainly expect some delay in the availability of the new devices in India as the official sale date is meant for the US and some other developed markets where pre-orders for the devices have already started.

The product listings on the Microsoft India site at the time of filing this story were showing that the Surface Laptop Studio and Surface Pro 8 would come early 2022, while the Surface Go 3 was tagged with a “coming soon” banner. Details about the India launch of the Surface Duo 2 are yet to be revealed.

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Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio specifications, features 6b4pa

Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio was one of the biggest announcements at the Surface Studio.” The device is targeted at developers, creative professionals, designers, and gamers, who want a creative studio with the portability of a laptop. The Surface Laptop Studio features a 14.4-inch PixelSense display with touch that is attached to a Dynamic Woven Hinge, allowing the display to move in multiple angles. The hinge allows the device to transform from a traditional notebook to a tablet or a canvas. However, the display is non-detachable — unlike the Surface Book 3 where you could pull the screen from the keyboard and use it as a tablet.

Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio comes with a Dynamic Woven Hinge
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Microsoft has provided three distinct modes on the Surface Laptop Studio. The first one is a Laptop mode in which you are provided with a full keyboard and touchpad for a regular notebook-like experience. You can, however, move the display to the Stage mode. This comes after pulling the display forward to an angle where the keyboard is covered but the touchpad is exposed to allow gaming, streaming, docking, and presentation in an immersive way. The third mode is called Studio mode where you can move the display on top of the keyboard to use it like a canvas or for writing notes.

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The Surface Laptop Studio also includes an area underneath the keyboard where you can place the Surface Slim Pen 2 that magnetically attaches and charges when not in use.

Under the hood, Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio is powered by 11th-generation Intel Core H35 processors, along with Nvidia GeForce RTX GPUs. The device also includes studio microphones and 1080p webcam for an enhanced video conferencing experience. Further, the touchpad on the Surface Laptop Studio also includes haptic .

Microsoft Surface Pro 8 specifications, features o30z

Microsoft Surface Pro 8 is essentially Microsoft's 2-in-1 flagship of this year as the Surface Laptop Studio doesn't allow s to detach its display from the keyboard. The Surface Pro 8 comes with a 13-inch PixelSense display with touch and a 120Hz refresh rate. It also s Adaptive Colour Technology that is designed to adjust colour production on the display as per the ambient environment. The Surface Pro 8 also includes for Dolby Atmos sound.

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Microsoft Surface Pro 8 features a 120Hz PixelSense display
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For video chats, Microsoft Surface Pro 8 houses a 5-megapixel camera at the front. The tablet also includes a 10-megapixel 4K rear camera.

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Microsoft claims that the Surface Pro 8 is more than twice as fast as the Surface Pro 7 — thanks to the 11th-generation Intel Core processors. The 2-in-1 device is also built on the Intel Evo platform that is specifically meant for , ultra-slim devices.

The Surface Pro 8 also includes two Thunderbolt 4 ports and s a new Surface Pro Signature Keyboard as an optional accessory. The new keyboard includes storage and charging for the Surface Slim Pen 2 — just like the Surface Pro X. Moreover, the Surface Pro 8 is rated to deliver up to 16 hours of battery life on a single charge.

Microsoft Surface Go 3 specifications, features 282510

For consumers who don't want to spend much on the Surface Pro 8, Microsoft has the Surface Go 3 as an affordable 2-in-1 option. The new Surface Go model is design-wise quite similar to its predecessor. However, Microsoft claims that it is 60 percent faster from the earlier model with up to Intel Core i3 processor. There is also an optional LTE Advanced for an enhanced connectivity while on-the-go.

Microsoft Surface Go 3 looks quite similar to the Surface Go 2
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The Surface Go 3 comes with a 10.5-inch touch display with a 3:2 aspect ratio and features 1080p cameras on the front and back. It also includes Dolby Audio and studio microphones. Microsoft also claims that the Surface Go 3 is designed to deliver an all-day battery life.

Microsoft Surface Duo 2 specifications, features 70654i

The last major announcement of Microsoft's hardware event this year was the Surface Duo 2. The new dual-screen phone by the Redmond company comes with a list of improvements over the original Surface Duo that was more like a concept in the market. However, there aren't many changes at the design level.

Running on Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC, which is a significant upgrade over the Snapdragon 855 powering the first-generation Surface Duo.

Microsoft Surface Duo 2 features two 5.8-inch PixelSense displays
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Microsoft Surface Duo 2 also carries a triple rear camera setup that houses a 16-megapixel sensor with an f/2.2 ultra-wide lens, a 12-megapixel sensor with an f/1.7 wide-angle lens and optical image stabilisation (OIS), and a 12-megapixel sensor with an f/2.4 telephoto lens and OIS . This an upgrade over the single rear camera available on the original model. The rear camera setup is also accompanied by a time-of-flight (ToF) sensor and an LED flash. Additionally, the Surface Duo 2 carries a 12-megapixel selfie camera sensor at the front.

Connectivity options on the Surface Duo 2 include 5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS/ A-GPS, NFC, and a USB Type-C port. The phone also comes with a dedicated cover that can attach the Surface Slim Pen for an enhanced experience. Further, the Surface Duo 2 includes a side-mounted fingerprint sensor.

The dual-screen form factor of the Surface Duo 2 is designed to run two apps simultaneously. Microsoft also claimed that it has worked with developers and game studios to bring 150 optimised games for the dual-screen setup. These games include Asphalt Legends 9, Modern Combat 5, and Dungeon Hunter 5.

Microsoft will bring the Surface Duo 2 in Glacier and Obsidian colour options.

Microsoft Surface Pro X specifications, features 2236h

The new Microsoft Surface Pro X is based on the same Microsoft SQ2 silicon that was powering the model launched previously. However, it brings Wi-Fi only connectivity over integrated LTE to deliver the earlier experience with some affordability. It is claimed to come with an all-day battery life and offer Windows 11 out-of-the-box.

Microsoft Surface Slim Pen 2, Surface Adaptive Kit, Ocean Plastic Mouse, Modern USB-C Headset details 42686c

Microsoft Surface Slim Pen 2 is an optional accessory that is designed to take the experience on the Surface Laptop Studio and Surface Pro 8 to new levels. The stylus is powered by a custom-designed Microsoft G6 chip and includes a digital ink that is meant to offer tactile when drawing and writing on the screen. Microsoft claims that it has improved haptics and interaction using the digital ink on the new Surface Slim Pen to give s the feel of pen on paper. The stylus can be stored and charged magnetically.

The second interesting accessory that Microsoft unveiled at the virtual event was the Surface Adaptive Kit that is specifically designed for differently abled people who want to use Surface devices. It includes stickers that can be attached to the keyboard, cable, and even the lid of Surface laptops and tablets for ease in their use — specifically for people with low vision, blindness, and/or limited strength.

Microsoft also brought the Ocean Plastic Mouse as a wireless accessory for computing s. It is claimed to be 20 percent recycled and has plastic that came from oceans and beaches. The device also comes in a plastic-free, recyclable packaging.

The last accessory of the event is the Microsoft Modern USB-C Headset that is certified for Microsoft Teams and is designed with a lightweight build to enable hours-long audio and video calling. It includes dedicated meeting controls and USB Type-C connectivity.

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Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio Laptop 1w1b3t

KEY SPECS
NEWS

Display size 14.40-inch

Display resolution  2400x1600  pixels

Touchscreen Yes

Processor Core i5

RAM 16GB

OS Windows 11

SSD 256GB

Weight 1.74 kg

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Microsoft Surface Pro 8 1e2k5a

KEY SPECS
NEWS

Display 13.00-inch

Processor 11th Gen Intel Core i5-1135G7

Front Camera 5-megapixel

Resolution 2880x1920 pixels

RAM 8GB

OS Windows 11

Storage 128GB

Rear Camera 10-megapixel

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Microsoft Surface Go 3 4a2e1w

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Value for Money

Good
Smart design, good build quality
Bright and responsive display
High-quality webcam
Decent overall performance

Bad
Weak battery life
Not the best value
Handicapped without expensive accessories

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Display 10.50-inch

Processor Intel Pentium Gold 6500Y

Front Camera 5-megapixel

Resolution 1920x1280 pixels

RAM 8GB

OS Windows 11

Storage 128GB

Rear Camera 8-megapixel

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Microsoft Surface Duo 2 2q4t2a

KEY SPECS
NEWS

Display (Primary) 5.80-inch

Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 888

Front Camera 12-megapixel

Rear Camera 12-megapixel + 16-megapixel + 12-megapixel

RAM 8GB

Storage 128GB

Battery Capacity 4449mAh

OS Android 11

Resolution 1344x1892 pixels

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