We have yet to test the Surface Pro 4’s graphics and processing capabilities, but with what we saw at the Microsoft event, we wouldn’t be surprised if Microsoft’s claim of beating the MacBook Air’s speed by 50 percent is true.
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“With Windows 10 and these new Microsoft devices, you are at the center of magical new experiences”, said Satya Nadella, chief executive officer of Microsoft.
Surface Book, Surface Pro 4 and new accessories are available for preorder in select markets from today (7 October), then for purchase in Canada and the United States on 26 October, with additional markets to follow.
Last, but certainly not least, using the company’s patented fulcrum hinge, the Surface Book’s screen is able to detach from the keyboard and turn into a fully functional tablet. Microsoft’s Surface Pro 4 is a piece of brilliance, packing the most advanced computing hardware and a refined external design than its predecessor. But amid the brouhaha, one thing was clear, the Surface Pro 3, which came out a year and half ago, was still the best device when it comes to functionality and power. However, Microsoft’s Surface book, introduced as Microsoft’s first laptop drew the most gasps and applause upon announcement.
The touchscreen of the Surface Pro 4 has been upgraded to ensure compatibility with the new Surface Pen, which has 1024 levels of pressure sensitivity. If the Surface Book lives up to its hype, it will provide all that plus a removable keyboard and a touch-screen, which is a feature that Apple is sorely missing from its line of laptops. According to gadget enthusiasts, the Surface Pro 4 is regarded as a successor to the iPad.
Moreover, the Surface Pen has an updated button which doubles up as not only an eraser, but also allows users to get instant access to Cortana on the Surface Pro 4, if pressed and held down.
The Surface book is now priced at $1,500 and based on its reviews, it is just priced appropriately, considering that there is no other high-end hybrid laptop that can match its specifications. Full device specs are available here. However, it has already mentioned that Windows 10 will be operable in Xbox by November.
The Microsoft Lumia 550 features a 4.7-inch HD display 720×1280 pixels resolution display with a pixel density of 315ppi.
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T-Mobile CEO John Legere clarified that his company had not turned down the new Windows 10 Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL and are willing to sell the phones in stores if Microsoft would “wake up”.
