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Microsoft refreshes Surface lineup with Ultra 3 chips, bigger displays, and new haptic trackpads for business
technology9 days ago

Microsoft refreshes Surface lineup with Ultra 3 chips, bigger displays, and new haptic trackpads for business

Microsoft unveiled refreshed Surface Pro 13-inch and Surface Laptop 13/13.8/15-inch devices for 2026, all powered by Intel Core Ultra Series 3 chips and rolling out first to business customers with consumer variants and Snapdragon X2 models arriving later. Highlights include higher‑resolution displays (notably the 13.8-inch and 15-inch laptops), an optional privacy screen, updated anti-reflective/glossy panels, and a new haptic-enabled trackpad that leverages Windows 11’s feedback. Prices kick off around $1,499 for the 13-inch Laptop and can reach about $1,949 for the top flagship 13.8-inch and 15-inch models, with some cheaper configurations not Copilot+ PC compatible. Availability is today for business buyers, with broader consumer availability planned for the summer.

via Windows Central|
#haptic-trackpad#intel-core-ultra-3#surface
Surface Pro and Surface Laptop: Next-Gen Leaks Point to ARM and Intel Variants
technology1 month ago

Surface Pro and Surface Laptop: Next-Gen Leaks Point to ARM and Intel Variants

A leak details next‑gen Surface Pro and Surface Laptop with ARM-based Snapdragon variants for consumers and Intel Panther Lake options for business, offering OLED or LCD displays, RAM from 16–64 GB, and storage up to 1 TB; the Surface Laptop 15 may be discontinued, and prices are expected to rise ahead of a launch date that has not yet been announced.

via Notebookcheck|
#intel-panther-lake#microsoft-surface#snapdragon-x2-elite
Microsoft plans OLED Surface upgrades with a two‑stage Intel-first rollout
hardware1 month ago

Microsoft plans OLED Surface upgrades with a two‑stage Intel-first rollout

Microsoft is refreshing the Surface Pro and Surface Laptop this year with a two‑stage launch: Intel Core Ultra 3-powered models arriving in spring, followed by Snapdragon X2 variants in summer. The lineup will include OLED displays on higher‑end configurations, higher‑resolution panels, and upgraded haptics tied to Windows 11, while keeping the familiar design. RAM/storage options are expected to start at 16GB/256GB and go up to 64GB/2TB, with pricing rising and no entry‑level $599 model planned.

via Windows Central|
#hardware#intel-core-ultra-3#microsoft-surface
Snapdragon X Elite Outperforms Apple M2 in Multi-Threaded Benchmarks
technology2 years ago

Snapdragon X Elite Outperforms Apple M2 in Multi-Threaded Benchmarks

Microsoft has showcased benchmarks and real-world tests demonstrating its new Qualcomm-powered Surface Laptop outperforming Apple's MacBook Air M3 in various aspects, including raw performance, real-world tasks, battery life, and AI acceleration. The Surface Laptop achieved higher scores in Cinebench and Geekbench multithreaded tests, completed video encoding tasks faster, and offered longer battery life in web browsing and video playback simulations. Additionally, the NPU in the Snapdragon X Elite processor showed superior AI acceleration performance compared to Apple's M3 Neural Engine.

via The Verge|
#benchmarks#macbook-air#microsoft
"Microsoft's AI-Powered Copilot+ Shakes Up PC Market"
technology2 years ago

"Microsoft's AI-Powered Copilot+ Shakes Up PC Market"

In the latest Engadget Podcast, hosts Cherlynn and Devindra discuss Microsoft's new Copilot+ AI PC initiative, which introduces standards for PCs with powerful neural processing units (NPUs). They explore the potential impact on Windows, similar to Apple's M-series chips, and review the new Surface Pro and Surface Laptop. Other topics include Scarlett Johansson's legal battle with OpenAI, Sonos' new headphones, the US DOJ's first AI-generated CSAM arrest, and Humane AI's search for a buyer.

via Engadget|
#ai#copilot#microsoft
"Snapdragon X Elite-Powered Microsoft Surface Laptop Tests Reveal Impressive Performance Despite Privacy Concerns"
technology2 years ago

"Snapdragon X Elite-Powered Microsoft Surface Laptop Tests Reveal Impressive Performance Despite Privacy Concerns"

Third-party tests of the Snapdragon X Elite-powered Microsoft Surface Laptop show impressive performance and excellent battery life, confirming many of Microsoft's claims. However, the review was paid for by Microsoft, raising questions about its impartiality. The laptop outperformed other systems in multi-threaded performance and AI tests, but some results were not as groundbreaking as suggested. Independent reviews may provide a more accurate assessment.

via TechSpot|
#battery-life#microsoft#performance-tests
"Microsoft Unveils Surface Pro 10 and Surface Laptop 6 with AI Integration"
technology2 years ago

"Microsoft Unveils Surface Pro 10 and Surface Laptop 6 with AI Integration"

Microsoft will announce the next Surface Pro 10 for business and Surface Laptop 6 for business at an event on March 21, 2024, featuring Intel Core Ultra processors. Consumer-focused Surface hardware will be unveiled later this year. The new devices will have internal refreshes and similar external designs to their predecessors. Expectations include anti-reflective screens, support for HDR content, ultrawide cameras, and a Copilot button on the keyboards. Consumer-focused Surface Pro 10 and Surface Laptop 6 running on Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite processors will be announced in May.

via Windows Central|
#event#hardware-announcement#microsoft
"Massive Savings on Microsoft Surface Pro 9: Black Friday Deals Revealed"
technology2 years ago

"Massive Savings on Microsoft Surface Pro 9: Black Friday Deals Revealed"

Microsoft is offering Black Friday deals on their Surface Pro and Surface Laptop products. The best deal for the Surface Pro is on the Surface Pro 9 with 16GB of memory, 256GB of SSD storage, an Intel Core i5 processor, and the Surface Pro Keyboard, priced at $1,000 after a $540 discount. For the Surface Laptop, the best deal is on the original Surface Laptop Studio with an Intel Core i7 processor, 16GB of memory, 512GB of SSD storage, and an RTX 3050 Ti, priced at $1,800 after a $300 discount. Other deals are available for different models and configurations.

via Digital Trends|
#black-friday#deals#microsoft