“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.
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Microsoft Band 2, which allows users to monitor their fitness and exercise regime, will be priced at $249 when it becomes available on October 30. The much-awaited HoloLens will start shipping in the first quarter of 2016 for $3,000.
Just like the Surface, the new Surface Book can be used as a full-powered laptop or as a tablet. The innovative concept may even diminish the need for tablets in the near future. But it’s a shame that Microsoft can’t provide updates to older devices faster. Since the tablet-laptop hybrid is designed for note-taking, it comes with an upgraded Surface Pen which works well with the touchscreen display not only when writing, but also when erasing, all thanks to its eraser top. The company touted its clipboard-like functions for people on the go. It has also launched a successor to its Surface Pro devices, the Surface 4, which features a sixth-generation Intel Skylake processor and costs £749.
With the latest release of the laptop, Microsoft is looking forward compete with MacBook Pro and Lenovo Laptops which are among the most popular ones in the market today.
Other devices that made their debuts at the event are the new Lumia phones, which cater to consumers who are looking for high, mid, and low-end smartphones. “Continuum” is a new feature introduced by Microsoft in Windows 10 OS. Before that, the newly announced flagship smartphones – Lumia 950 and Lumia 950XL with Windows 10 Mobile out of the box – will be in the market in November. It also announced 7,800 job cuts in the phone business.
Both phones can be connected by a small portable display dock accessory into a personal computer, a large screen or another display device.
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