The upgraded Surface Book 3 13.5 and 15 were released in the first markets yesterday, and as the 2-in-1 tablets are shipping out the first customers, it is giving us an average on benchmark scores that are worth checking out. The new Surface Book 3 has mainly gone through a modernization upgrade, without being completely reworked. The hinge and lock mechanism were redesigned a little to make it snappier in … more…
Microsoft previewed the upcoming dual-screen smartphone Surface Duo during their October 2 event last year, but didn’t disclose too much in way of specs back then, other than the foldable dual-screen phone featuring two 5.6-inch displays, and that it would be launched with Android and feature support the Surface Pen. But now Windows Central believes the specs are pretty much certain. Based on their Surface Duo leaks, it will feature … more…
The reworked Microsoft Surface Go 2 was released today with a larger screen, faster and more powerful hardware, and additional new features for those wanting a smaller but productive Windows 10 tablet. The Surface Go 2 benchmarks shows that in Geekbench 4, the Intel Core m3-8100Y tablet scored 3989 in single-core and 6773 in multi-core. So compared to the original Surface Go, that’s an increase of around 95% in single-core, … more…
The new Surface Book 3at 13.5 inches and 15 inches were both announced today, replacing the Surface Book 2 that was launched in the fall 2017. Surface Book 3 will be released on May 21, with prices starting at $1599 for the smallest and $2299 for the largest. Microsoft Store: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/surface-book-3/ Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/page/5BB7C806 The cost is mainly based upon the three factors, like the size of these 2-in-1 tablets, then … more…
The new Surface Go 2 was announced today on May 6, succeeding the Surface Go that was announced on July 10, 2018. The Microsoft Surface Go 2 will start taking pre-orders today, with the release date set to May 12, starting from $399. Microsoft Store: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/surface-go-2/ Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/page/F880ADB1 The changes to the Surface Go 2 are significant. The former 10-inch screen has grown to 10.5 inches, with a Full HD … more…
The first Microsoft Surface Go 2 images have leaked, thanks to computer magazine Winfuture where you can see some leaked pictures of the Surface Go 2 in different color combinations with the keyboards. As I mentioned yesterday, an Intel Core m3-8100Y powered Surface Go 2 has now even been officially confirmed, so we know Microsoft’s smallest Windows tablet will have some better power too. Options of an Intel Pentium 4425Y … more…
For the first time we have some official confirmation on the essential specs on the upcoming Microsoft Surface Go 2 and Surface Book 3. As these Windows tablet was certified with the Energy Star organization recently as noted by Windows Latest, providing us with some new official leaks. First of all the new Surface Go really is labeled Microsoft Surface Go 2. But more importantly, Microsoft’s smallest Windows tablet will … more…
Microsoft has started rolling out the first Surface Pro X update for 2020 this weekend, known as the April 2020 updates, which is the 3rd update the Surface Pro X has received after the two November 2019 updates. The majority of thee latest software or firmware updates for the Surface Pro X centers around bug fixes for the Qualcomm chipset. Issues and bugs that have been fixed or addressed are … more…
It looks like the upcoming unveiling of the Surface Go 2 and Surface Book 3 may be joined by more Surface gear from Microsoft, as Microsoft’s new 2020 model Surface Headphones were filed as approved by the Bluetooth certification body yesterday. Microsoft even shared more than average through the product description, where the new Surface Headphones with model number 1919 are described as a premium stereo handset, with Bluetooth 5.0, … more…
We have a similar situation unfolding with the Microsoft Surface Book 3 as we have with the Surface Go 2. They are both listed by the many of the same retailers in the EU, which coincides with Microsoft’s approval from the FCC of a new unidentified tablet. Both of these tablets have already been expected to launch this spring, but now we have the possible Surface Book 3 processor specs … more…
Back in February it started becoming believable that a Surface Go 2 was in the works, but now after Microsoft just got a new unidentified tablet approved by the FCC with Wi-Fi 6, I had to see what other information I could find. In the EU, a possible Microsoft Surface Go 2 had been listed by some stores already, although it was always a question of their reliability. But let’s … more…
Microsoft has just put the Surface Pro 7 on sale over at Microsoft Store with a new record low price of $599 with any keyboard included. That’s a deal not to be missed: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/surface-pro-7-type-cover All Surface Pro 7 models are on sale, but the entry level model which was the first tablet to get the latest Intel Core i3-1005G1 processor is the entry level model that starts at $599, but … more…
Microsoft has once again cut the price on the Surface Book 2, which can be taken as yet another indication that Microsoft is clearing out inventory before they launch the successor. The Microsoft Surface Book 2 13.5 has now been cut to just under $1000, starting at $999 with free delivery. That’s even $50 less than during the previous cut. The 15-inch Surface Book 2 starts at $1499. Surface Book … more…
Microsoft announced the availability of Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary for Windows 10 tablets and PC’s today: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/halo-combat-evolved-anniversary/9nwqmvsb63n4 The transition to Windows 10 has been made possible together with Saber Interactive, and supports a variable framerate at over 60 fps and 4K UHD in ultra-wide displays, varying aspect ratios, updated shadow/texture quality, and typical graphics adjustments for games like that. Microsoft also said today that Halo: The Master Chief Collection is … more…
After a long period of downtime for many Chinese tech companies, we’re happy to hear that at least some of the Chinese tablet brands are starting to operate almost fully again, though it has pushed back some launch dates for tablets in Q1 and Q2. Smartphone and laptop manufacturers are also hit of course, with an estimated production plunge of up to as much as 39% for laptops at the … more…