The next generation of Microsoft’s hardware, the Surface Pro series and Surface Laptop series, the Surface Pro 10 and Surface Laptop 6, feature an improved design, new AI-focused features, and Intel 14th generation or Qualcomm X processors. It has been reported that there may be a major upgrade that adopts the .
This information was shared by Windows Central sources, who say that the new Surface Pro 10 and Surface Laptop 6 with these features will be announced around spring 2024, and will be Microsoft’s first next-generation AI PC. I’m told it will appear.
The next-generation Surface Pro/Surface Laptop series will both be available with a choice of Intel or ARM processors, and both will be equipped with next-generation NPU silicon.Particularly for ARM models, Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon X-series processorsIt is expected that a custom version of . This will enable the AI experiences that Microsoft plans to build into Windows and release in 2024.
This information also reports on the characteristics of each device.
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Surface Laptop 6 rumors
The new Surface Laptop 6 is said to have a major design change, with thinner bezels, rounded display corners, and more ports, which is a big change since the design of the Surface Laptop series has been on the back burner until now. It might be a point.
The Surface Laptop 6 will also be available in two sizes, but the 13.5-inch models up to the Surface Laptop 5 may be slightly larger to a 13.8-inch display. On the other hand, the 15-inch version will remain the same size.
In terms of ports, in addition to the familiar Surface Connect port, there are two USB-C ports and one A port. Until now there was one C and one A, so it seems like there will finally be one more C. He has also reportedly added his Copilot button to the tactile touchpad and keyboard to make Windows Copilot more accessible.
It seems like they’re aiming to compete with Apple’s MacBook Air, but since it’s Microsoft, we won’t know for sure until we open the lid.
Surface Pro 10
Next up, the new Surface Pro 10 is said to not have as many changes as the Surface Laptop 6, but the main change is the display, with a brighter display with rounded corners and a new anti-reflective coating to reduce glare. and appears to support HDR content.
Surface Pro 10 is said to be testing not only the previous 2,880 x 1,920 resolution but also a lower resolution 2,160 x 1,440 display, but it seems that the lower resolution will be for lower models, while the higher resolution will remain high resolution. It will be.
There will also be a new Type Cover with a dedicated Copilot button for accessing Windows Copilot.
It also looks like Microsoft will include an NFC reader and FoV webcam powered by Windows Studio Effects for enterprises.
In addition to the Surface Pro 10 and Surface Laptop 6, Microsoft is planning to release a new Surface Laptop Go. In addition, it seems possible that a model that retains the same design as the Surface Laptop 5 and Surface Pro 9 but upgrades the processor to Intel’s 14th generation and makes minor improvements will be released for enterprise use.
From 2024 to 2025, we are working on major updates to the Surface Pro series, including the release of the 11-inch Surface Pro model and the next generation of Surface Laptop Studio.
In any case, this is a leak from a source at this point, so it may differ from the actual product. Having said that, I’m looking forward to the new models, which not only have improved performance through the adoption of new processors, but also new designs and minor changes.
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Source Windows Central
