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Microsoft announces a new budget Surface laptop system aimed for students. It is a system that doesn’t detach like the Surface Book. It is a simple laptop design. It is a 13.5inch laptop which feature Microsoft 3:2 aspect ratio Pixel Sense display. As inputs, it has the core essentials: It features 1x USB 3.0, Mini DisplayPort and a headphone plug. It also continues to feature the Surface line magnetic power connector. It doesn’t have USB Type-C, but the price is so very low starting at 999$. The system is 2.76lb or 1.25kg, and is 14.47mm thin (max thickness). Has a magnesium body, and fabric surface palm rest area.

 

 

 

 

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The system is available is several colors: Cobalt Blue, Graphite Gold, Burgundy, and Platinum. The keyboard area is the same felt like material form the Surface Pro 4-line keyboard.

 

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The OS is the new Windows 10 S edition. This is version of Windows 10 can only run Windows Store apps (Win32 and UWP apps. Any dev can add their Win32 software to the Store, and Windows S users can get it). The “S” in Windows 10 S stands for School. Windows 10 S can be converted to Windows 10 Pro. You are not looked to the OS like Surface RT. Windows 10 S is for schools, and the school can decide which they prefer. Windows 10 S is really like a locked down mode. It is free for school who have Windows 10 already.

 

Its specs are as follows:


•    CPU: Core i5 / i7 U series CPU
•    RAM: 4GB, 8GB and 16GB LPDDR3 available as option
•    Storage: PCI-E SSD available in 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB

•    14.5h of battery life
•    Screen Resolution: 2256x1504

•    Multi-touch, IPS panel, pen support

•    Single finger to open the screen design

•    Instant on from wakeup

•    Windows Hello

•    Surface Dial support

•    720p webcam

•    Supports the Surface dock

•    Backlit keyboard

•    Ambient light sensor

•    TPM chip


And it is available starting: June 15, starting at $999 US

 

 

Source 1: MS Event

Source 2: https://www.theverge.com/2017/5/2/15507450/microsoft-surface-laptop-announced-price-specs-release-date

Source 3: https://www.onmsft.com/news/first-images-of-microsofts-surface-laptop-leak-expected-to-be-unveiled-at-may-2nd-event-in-new-york

Source 4: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/devices/compare-devices

 

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Still, it would be expensive, right?

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i know what im going to be replacing my xps 13" with :P  although the first thing im gunna do is reinstall with full windows 10 

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I'm glad they give the option to upgrade to useful windows, though I'm not sure how useful 8GB of ram + processor that allows 14 hours of battery life would be with real windows.

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2 minutes ago, ZM Fong said:

Still, it would be expensive, right?

my question too.

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its probably going to be more then id shell out for a lapotp, id rather grab an old elitebook or something

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Sorry. I made a mistake, the system has 4GB of RAM. But I don't know at the moment if this is starting (probably is). The PCI-E SSD is 128GB starting.

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I don't believe the advertised battery life. No way on earth something this thin has a large enough battery to operate for 14.5 hours.

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Sorry. I made a mistake, the system has 4GB of RAM. But I don't know at the moment if this is starting (probably is). The PCI-E SSD is 128GB starting.

 

im guessing you can upgrade to 8gb if you can put an i7 in there 

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Wait they're running Windows School with that high res of a display, a PCIe SSD and up to an i7? Something tells me most schools are not going to buy these, they look more like they're for college kids. So why not just preload them with normal old Windows? 

 

10 minutes ago, GoodBytes said:

Surface Dial support

Lolwhat

 

 

Also that mouse... *shivers violently* 

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5 minutes ago, GoodBytes said:

Sorry. I made a mistake, the system has 4GB of RAM. But I don't know at the moment if this is starting (probably is). The PCI-E SSD is 128GB starting.

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/devices/compare-devices

shows all the specs and starting spec there

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Only 128gb storage? That's pitiful... They could have at least done 250gb

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Just now, Aytex said:

What is that mouse

That is a Surface ARC bluetooth mouse.

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That fabric will get nasty as hell with students, I'd imagine.

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4 minutes ago, N1ghtshade said:

Only 128gb storage? That's pitiful... They could have at least done 250gb

Up to 1tb pcie is available as an option

 

3 minutes ago, Aytex said:

What is that mouse

Microsoft arc touch bluetooth, some people love it

 

 

I wonder how they got that battery life, hoping that they packed a serious battery (>60Whr) rather than 'software optimisation' 

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3 minutes ago, N1ghtshade said:

Only 128gb storage? That's pitiful... They could have at least done 250gb

Updated post, you can get 4, 8 or 16GB of RAM, and 128, 256, 512GB PCIe SSD storage (of course, you pay more for those higher configuration).

Yes, it is expensive, Surface line are all expensive.

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Updated post, you can get 4, 8 or 16GB of RAM, and 128, 256, 512GB PCIe SSD storage (of course, you pay more for those higher configuration).

Yes, it is expensive, Surface line are all expensive.

In the presentation Panos said 1tb is an option

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Just now, randomhkkid said:

Up to 1tb pcie is available as an option

Just now, GoodBytes said:

Updated post, you can get 4, 8 or 16GB of RAM, and 128, 256, 512GB PCIe SSD storage (of course, you pay more for those higher configuration).

Yes, it is expensive, Surface line are all expensive.

Oh I see, they have upgrade options. Neato.

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10 minutes ago, Spork829 said:

Wait they're running Windows School with that high res of a display, a PCIe SSD and up to an i7? Something tells me most schools are not going to buy these, they look more like they're for college kids. So why not just preload them with normal old Windows? 

 

Lolwhat

 

 

Also that mouse... *shivers violently* 

Schools won't get that. Students in College/University will.

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13 minutes ago, Orangeator said:

I don't believe the advertised battery life. No way on earth something this thin has a large enough battery to operate for 14.5 hours.

It is actually the video playback battery life. LOL!

I guess that is with Edge, non-HD video, 50% screen brightness, excellent wireless connection, backlit keyboard off.

 

But yes, we have to wait for reviews. But even if it gets you 10h, that is still really good.

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