Microsoft releases USD 550 Surface Laptop Go, updated Surface Pro X

News Wireless Global 2 OCT 2020
Microsoft releases USD 550 Surface Laptop Go, updated Surface Pro X
Microsoft has introduced two new computers, a budget Chromebook rival called Surface Laptop Go and an updated version of its premium Surface Pro X tablet, both of which will be available starting 13 October. The Surface Laptop Go has a 12.4-inch touchscreen display with 1536x1024 resolution and is described as the lightest and most affordable Surface laptop ever at 2.45 pounds and USD 549.99 for the basic version. 

It’s powered by a 10th generation Intel Core i5-1035G1 processor with 4GB, 8GB or 16GB of memory and 64GB eMMC or 128/256GB SSD storage. The Surface Laptop Go also has a built-in 720p HD camera and Studio Mics, plus up to 13 hours of battery life, according to Microsoft. It comes with Windows 10 Home in S mode and is priced at USD 550 for the base model with 4GB memory and 64GB eMMC, rising to USD 700 for the 8GB+128GB SSD version and USD 900 for the 8GB+256GB SSD model.

The new Surface Pro X, meanwhile, is an ARM-based Windows tablet with a 13-inch touchscreen and 2880x1920 resolution. Microsoft said the tablet is the thinnest and most connected 2:1 it’s ever shipped and is powered by the Microsoft SQ 1 custom chipset and the new Qualcomm-manufactured SQ 2. Features include a 5MP front-facing camera for 1080p video, a separate camera for Windows Hello face authentication and a 10MP 4K camera on the back.

It will be available in a total of 6 configurations, starting at USD 1499.99 for the 256GB version with 16GB memory and SQ 2 processor.


 

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