Microsoft updates its 2-in-1 series with Surface Pro 8, Surface Go 3, Surface Pro X
Thursday, September 23, 2021 at 11:30AM
Microsoft's 2-in-1 devices get a significant upgrade with these machines built with Windows 11 in mind. There are three new devices to welcome: the Surface Pro 8, Surface Go 3, and Surface Pro X.
The one that makes a giant leap forward is the new Surface Pro 8. According to the company, it is the biggest update since the Surface Pro 3. It is twice as fast as the Pro 7, running on the Intel Evo-based 11th-gen Intel Core processors and offering two Thunderbolt 4 ports.
It comes with a vibrant 13-inch PixelSense touchscreen with Dolby Vision, Adaptive Color Technology, and a 120Hz refresh rate. It also has a 5-megapixel front-facing camera, 10-megapixel rear-facing shooter, Dolby Atmos sound, and dual far-field Studio Mics.
Just like the Surface Laptop Studio, you can tuck away the Surface Slim Pen 2 into the Surface Pro Signature Keyboard for safekeeping and charging purposes. The Surface Pro 8 is now available for pre-order in some markets with a starting price of US$1,099.99 (around CA$1,395 converted).
Microsoft's newest version of last year's Surface Pro X brings Windows 11 and 64-bit emulation built-in, along with more apps optimized for the Microsoft SQ2 ARM silicon. It gets optimized versions of apps like Microsoft Teams and Office and Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom.
The Surface X Pro also gets a new Wi-Fi model this time around, which brings down the starting price to US$899.99 (CA$1,139). This 2-in-1 will also be available for pre-order today in select markets.
The most portable and affordable Surface 2-in-1 device gets another update with the Surface Go 3. Built for Windows 11, it's now 60% faster with an Intel Core i3 processor. You can expect to get all-day battery life, built-in Microsoft security, and optimized tablet-to-laptop versatility with digital Pen and touch.
The Surface Go 3 comes with 1080p cameras, studio microphones, Dolby Audio, and a 10.5-inch touch display. The Wi-Fi model has a starting price of US$399.99 (CA$506) and is available for pre-order in some areas, while the LTE models will arrive at a later date.
Source: Microsoft
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