MICROSOFT SURFACE LAPTOP 2

MICROSOFT SURFACE

At its press conference, Microsoft presented its new laptop, the Surface Laptop with Windows 10 S, the new variant of its operating system that is lighter, more responsive and more secure to oppose ChromeOS from Google.

A MUSCLE CONFIGURATION

Panos Panay, Head of Surface Division at Microsoft, unveiled this new device in the family surface: the Laptop, which will be available in four colors silver, blue, burgundy and graphite

With a thickness of only 14.5 mm and a weight of 1.38 kilo, the Laptop Surface can slip easily into its pocket to accompany you on the go or for classes.

The 13.5-inch screen uses PixelSense technology and has a ratio of 3: 2, plus it is obviously touch and compatible with the Microsoft Pen, normal you say as part of the range Surface .

Inside, there is a processor from Intel, a Core i5 or i7 7th generation (Kaby Lake) coupled to RAM (RAM) in DDR4. Of course, there will be several types of configurations depending on the processor and the amount of RAM. The choice of this processor is primarily a question of autonomy since Microsoft announces 14:30 at the most. In practice, we will certainly be far from the estimate announced.

For connectivity, it is relatively poor with a single USB 3.1 port, a mini DisplayPort and the power connector to charge the device.

In terms of pricing, Microsoft announced a starting price for the smallest configuration at $ 999 with a release date for June 15.

WINDOWS 10 S OR WINDOWS 10 PRO?

Finally, the Laptop Surface will work not under a Windows 10 classic, but under Windows 10 S, an alternative to ChromeOS. Nevertheless, it will be possible to upgrade to Windows 10 Pro for $ 50.