Surface Pro 8
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Today was the day marked on the calendar by Microsoft to introduce new devices. We have been seeing and knowing rumors over the last few days, many of which have ended up coming true. And although we were expecting some of the presentations, with some of the models we have received an important surprise
Microsoft has introduced several devices in one fell swoop. A new Surface Pro 8, Surface Go 3, Surface Duo 2, Surface Laptop Studio… models that arrive to replace their predecessors on the market more or less quickly and of which we are now going to know all its characteristics.
Surface Pro 8
The new Surface Pro 8 from Microsoft delivers what we already expected. With smaller bezels, the device now offers a eye-catching 13-inch screen with PixelSense Ideal for battling with ever-growing tablets and even laptops the mark of the bitten apple.
The news that now comes the support for 120 Hz on screen and support for Dolby Atmos sound. In addition, it adopts an adaptive color technology that improves what we see on the screen.
The new Surface Pro 8 arrives with the Surface Pen 2. It is another novelty, since the Pen is capable of recreating the vibrations we feel when writingwith a real pen. It does it with magnetic impulses
According to Microsoft, this model has 43% more power and has 75% faster graphics. One model makes use of 11th generation Intel processors. These can be accompanied by up to 32 GB of RAM.
Features Thunderbolt 4 with USB Type-C interface, although the Surface Connect port doesn't disappear and is needed to charge a battery that offers up to 16 hours of autonomy.
It also comes with a keyboard Surface Pro Signature Keyboard for the Surface Pro 8, which features a receptacle for the Surface Pen 2, for save it and have it loaded automatically.
MICROSOFT SURFACE PRO 8 |
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Screen |
PixelSense 13-inch, 120Hz 2,880 x 1,920 px (267 dpi), 3:2 format Multi-touch, Dolby Vision support |
Processor |
Intel Core i5-1135G7 Intel Core i7-1185G7 |
Graphics |
Intel Iris Xe (Core i5) |
RAM |
8 / 16 / 32 GB LPDDR4x |
Storage |
Up to 1TB NVMe SSD |
Wireless Connections |
Wi-Fi 6 BT 5.1 |
Ports |
2 x USB-C (Thunderbolt 4) 1 x 3.5mm earphones 1 x Surface Connect 1 x Surface Type Cover Port |
Cameras |
Front 5 MP (1080p recording) Rear 10 MP (autofocus, 1080p and 4K video) Windows Hello Support 2 x Studio Mics 2W stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos |
Measures |
287 x 208 x 9.3mm |
Weight |
889 g |
OS |
Windows 11 Home |
Price |
From $1,599, $99 |
This model starts at a price of 1,599.99 dollars. Microsoft has indicated that the new Microsoft Surface Pro 8 will be available on October 5 in the United States and in Spain they will not arrive until early 2022.
Surface Go 3
The Surface Go 3 is a device focused on the younger public. A Windows 11 device that maintains the aesthetics of the Surface Go 2 we already know.
Makes use of a 10.5-inch Pixel Sense display capable of delivering 1,920 x 1,280 pixels at a 3:3 screen ratio 2 and a refresh rate that stays in this case at 90 Hz.Somewhere you have to cut, leaving aside the 120 Hz of the Surface Pro 8.
Screen |
10.5-inch with PixelSense Gorilla Glass 3 |
Resolution |
1,920 x 1,280 pixels with 3:2 ratio (220dpi) |
RAM |
4 / 8GB LPDDR3 |
Processor |
Intel Pentium Gold 6500Y Intel Core i3-10100Y Intel Core M3 |
Storage |
64 / 128 GB eMMC / SSD |
Cameras |
8MP Rear Camera Front camera 5MP |
Connections |
Surface Connect USB Type-C MicroSDXC Jack 3.5 m WiFi 6 |
Weight |
544 g |
Measures |
245 × 175 × 8.3mm |
Price |
399.99 dollars |
The difference comes with the new 11th generation Intel Core processors. According to Microsoft, this will make the Surface Go an even more powerful device, according to the brand 60% more than the previous device.
With 4 or 8 GB of RAM you have the options to choose Intel processors Pentium Gold 6500Y, Intel Core i3-10100Y and Intel Core M3 with 64 and 128 GB options via SSD.
When it comes to connections, the Surface Go 3 offers USB Type-C ports, a card reader, and Bluetooth 5.0 For front camera we have a 5 megapixel sensor with support for Windows Hello and for the rear an 8 MP sensor with auto-focus.
The Surface Go 3 runs Windows 11 Home and is compatible with the new Surface Pen 2. A model that starts at a price of 399.99 dollars, which shows that it is focused on the younger audience. For now we do not have data on its availability in other countries nor its price in euros.
Surface Duo 2
About the Surface Duo 2 almost everything had been said. An Android-based model that arrives with a top processor, the Snapdragon 888. It has a large 5.8-inch screen and bezels that are still generous.
The new model is compatible, given the processor it carries, with 5G networks and WiFi 6. You could not miss the Bluetooth 5.1 and NFC connectivity.
"The two screens remain independent, slightly curved on the sides to facilitate the feeling of continuous screen. This curvature is what makes having the mobile closed, on the spine>"
Microsoft Surface Duo 2 |
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SCREEN |
Double: Super AMOLED 5.8-inch 1,344 x 1,892 pixelsUnfolded size 8.3-inch (2,688 x 1,892 pixels)409 PPIGorilla Glass Victus |
PROCESSOR |
Snapdragon 888GPU Adreno 660 |
RAM |
8GB DDR5 |
Storage |
128/256/512 GB |
REAR CAMERA |
Main: 12-megapixel, f/1.7, OIS Wide: 16-megapixel, f/2.2, 110º widthTelephoto: 12-megapixel, f/2.4, OIS, 2x zoomToF Camera |
FRONT CAMERA |
12 megapixel f/2.0 |
DRUMS |
4,449 mAh23W fast charging |
OS |
Android 11 |
Connectivity |
5GWiFi 6Bluetooth 5.1GPS USB Type-CNFC |
OTHERS |
Fingerprint reader on the side |
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT |
145.2 x 92.1mm (unfolded)284 grams |
PRICE |
From $1,499, $99 |
Each screen is 5.8 inches in size so when the two panels are unfolded they form a screen that is 8.3 inches diagonally .
"It is still a folding screen system that allows you to use a screen as a controller for games, something that can be take advantage of Xbox Game Pass, but without neglecting the use with two-way applications."
In the camera section, the Surface Duo 2 integrates a triple camera module with a 12-megapixel main sensor, a 12-megapixel telephoto lens megapixels and a third 16-megapixel ultra-wide-angle sensor, with f/1.7 and f/2.4 aperture lenses, as well as optical image stabilization. A model that has a starting price of 1,499.99 dollars. For now we do not have data on its availability in other countries nor its price in euros.
Surface Laptop Studio
The Surface Laptop Studio is another of the models presented. Tremendous design with a double base and a screen that later can be tilted as if it were a Surface Pro 8 and even placed horizontally A model that counts inside with 11th generation Intel Core quad-core processor and a NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti graphics
This design makes it possible to go from being a device with high power to being a device that can be used as a tablet, either with the hands or with the stylus. According to Microsoft, the design and hinge used allows three positions: laptop, stage and studio.
It is a somewhat thick and perhaps heavy device, to facilitate cooling. A successor to the Surface Book that sports a 14.4-inch PixelSense display supports up to 120Hz and Dolby Vision.
Microsoft wants to take care of the multimedia experience and to achieve optimal results it has chosen to include four speakers with Omnisonic technology and Dolby Atmos support In Regarding the front camera, it has Windows Hello support and thanks to an artificial intelligence algorithm that adjusts the exposure to the lighting conditions of the location in which we are.
This model makes use of USB Type C ports with Thunderbolt 4 interface, facilitating the connection of all types of devices. A device that starts at a price of 1,599.99 dollars. For now we do not have data on its availability in other countries nor its price in euros.