Microsoft Surface Book i7 and Surface Studio PC
Microsoft Surface Book hybrid is getting an
upgrade with the latest Intel i7 processor, and it's called Surface Book i7
accordingly. Microsoft has also upped its battery life by 30% and doubled its
graphics performance. Now, the Surface Book i7 can run at full steam for 16
hours.
The Surface Book i7 keeps its previous design,
display, and everything else for that matter, but the battery and the
processor. There is also a new fan inside to keep the internals cool.
The Surface Book i7 will launch this November
starting at US$ 2,399. Pre-orders open today. Microsoft is also taking after
Apple's iMac series with its new Surface Studio PC. It has the world's thinnest
LCD monitor ever built - a 12.5 mm 28" PixelSense Display with forged
aluminum enclosure. The display has a resolution of 4,500 x 3,000 pixels (3:2
aspect, 192ppi), it is touch-enabled and supports pen input, and supports
expanded color output, ideal for designers and photo/video editing.
The display has a very complex zero-gravity hinging
mechanism and supports 20-degree drafting angle.
The new Surface Studio PC comes with all the needed
ports - 4x USB 3.0, Ethernet, mini DP, SD, and audio jack. It also comes packed
with a dedicated keyboard, wireless mouse, and a new special Surface Dial
controller with radial input and haptic feedback. The latter is also compatible
with other Surface products, too.
The Surface Studio PC is powered by a quad-core
Skylake processor, GeForce 980M GPU, 32GB RAM, 2TB hybrid disk, and 270W power
supply. It also has an integrated 2.1 sound system and a microphone array ready
to transmit your voice tasks to Cortana. Finally, only a single power supply
cable comes out of the Surface Studio.
Microsoft will open the pre-orders later today, and
the PC will retail at US$ 2,999. Limited quantities will ship for the holidays,
while more stock will become available early next year.
