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Microsoft has published a list for all Surface devices showing how long each will get firmware support into the future and which are already obsolete.

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Unknown Surface Pro Shows Up in Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Plus Benchmark https://winbuzzer.com/2020/06/30/unknown-surface-pro-shows-up-in-qualcomm-snapdragon-8cx-plus-benchmark-xcxwbn/ Tue, 30 Jun 2020 14:11:31 +0000 https://winbuzzer.com/?p=1858843

Is Microsoft testing the next generation of the Surface Pro X running a new Snapdragon 8cx chip for Windows 10 on ARM?

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Microsoft Surface Pro X Receives Third Firmware Update https://winbuzzer.com/2020/05/05/microsoft-surface-pro-x-receives-third-firmware-update-xcxwbn/ Tue, 05 May 2020 14:32:11 +0000 https://winbuzzer.com/?p=1856666

Microsoft has rolled out its latest update for the ARM-based Surface Pro X, focusing on improving various Qualcomm components.

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Microsoft Surface Pro 7 Users Report Random Shutdown Issue https://winbuzzer.com/2020/04/24/microsoft-surface-pro-7-users-report-random-shutdown-issue-xcxwbn/ Fri, 24 Apr 2020 18:52:49 +0000 https://winbuzzer.com/?p=1856285

Users of the new Surface Pro 7 say their device is randomly shutting down, with Microsoft saying it is investigating the issue.

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Microsoft Preparing Surface Dock Firmware for Surface Pro X https://winbuzzer.com/2020/02/11/microsoft-preparing-surface-dock-firmware-for-surface-pro-x-xcxwbn/ Tue, 11 Feb 2020 15:24:59 +0000 https://winbuzzer.com/?p=1850936

While Surface Pro X users can use the Surface Dock, they cannot update its firmware. Microsoft is working on changing that this month.

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Eve Promises to Give Microsoft “a Run for its Money” with New Surface Killer https://winbuzzer.com/2020/02/07/eve-promises-to-give-microsoft-a-run-for-its-money-with-a-new-surface-killer-xcxwbn/ Fri, 07 Feb 2020 15:55:43 +0000 https://winbuzzer.com/?p=1850871

The Eve V's successor has started development and the company is looking for input from its fans to determine exactly what it will feature.

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Surface Laptop 3 and Surface Pro 7 Get Firmware Improvements to Graphics, Camera, and More https://winbuzzer.com/2020/01/31/microsoft-rolls-out-firmware-improvements-to-surface-laptop-3-and-pro-7-xcxwbn/ Fri, 31 Jan 2020 13:10:05 +0000 https://winbuzzer.com/?p=1850723

Upgrades to the firmware of the Surface Laptop 3 and Surface Pro 7 should bring better brightness and contrast to the screen, faster graphics, and more.

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Microsoft Patent Shows a Surface Pro with Solar Panel Charging https://winbuzzer.com/2020/01/10/microsoft-patent-shows-a-surface-pro-with-solar-panel-charging-xcxwbn/ Fri, 10 Jan 2020 17:04:34 +0000 https://winbuzzer.com/?p=1850299

A Microsoft patent describes a Surface Pro with solar panels on the back for extended battery life and less reliance on wall chargers.

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Surface Laptop 3 and Surface Pro X Firmware Updates Now Available https://winbuzzer.com/2019/11/26/surface-laptop-3-and-surface-pro-x-firmware-updates-now-available-xcxwbn/ Tue, 26 Nov 2019 15:50:29 +0000 https://winbuzzer.com/?p=1849489

Microsoft has rolled out firmware updates for the Intel and AMD Surface Laptop 3 variants, alongside an update for the Surface Pro X.

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Microsoft Sends Out Driver Update for Older Surface Products https://winbuzzer.com/2019/11/19/microsoft-sends-out-driver-update-for-older-surface-products-xcxwbn/ Tue, 19 Nov 2019 14:09:57 +0000 https://winbuzzer.com/?p=1849359

Microsoft has updated older Surface devices, including Surface Pro and Surface Laptop hardware with new driver releases.

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Surface Pro X to Get 64-bit Intel Apps Support but Not Until 2021 https://winbuzzer.com/2019/11/14/surface-pro-x-to-get-64-bit-intel-apps-support-but-not-until-2021-xcxwbn/ Thu, 14 Nov 2019 12:49:53 +0000 https://winbuzzer.com/?p=1849294

Users hoping Microsoft could solve an app gap on the Surface Pro X will have to wait until 2021 to see support for 64-bit Intel apps.

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Microsoft’s Fix for Surface Pro X App Compatibility Issue Only Solves Some of the Problem https://winbuzzer.com/2019/11/11/microsofts-fix-for-surface-pro-x-app-compatibility-issue-only-solves-some-of-the-problem-xcxwbn/ Mon, 11 Nov 2019 13:09:18 +0000 https://winbuzzer.com/?p=1849213

The Microsoft Store now hides some apps that are not compatible with the Surface Pro X, but many other incompatibles are still shown.

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Here Are the Apps You Can’t Use on the Surface Pro X https://winbuzzer.com/2019/11/08/here-are-the-apps-you-cant-use-on-the-surface-pro-x-xcxwbn/ Fri, 08 Nov 2019 12:52:05 +0000 https://winbuzzer.com/?p=1849172

Users are still trying to work out which apps will and won't run on the Surface Pro X. Here's their progress so far.

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iFixit Can ‘Hardly Believe’ All the Surface Pro X’s Repairability Improvements https://winbuzzer.com/2019/11/08/ifixit-can-hardly-believe-all-the-surface-pro-xs-repairability-improvements-xcxwbn/ Fri, 08 Nov 2019 11:14:38 +0000 https://winbuzzer.com/?p=1849164

The Surface Pro X has received a score of 6/10 in repairability, with praise for simplifying the screen removal process and the introduction of some modular components.

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Microsoft’s ARM-powered Surface Pro X Launches to Tepid Reviews https://winbuzzer.com/2019/11/05/microsofts-arm-powered-surface-pro-x-launches-to-tepid-reviews-xcxwbn/ Tue, 05 Nov 2019 16:38:16 +0000 https://winbuzzer.com/?p=1849099

The Surface Pro X has been lauded for its great design and LTE, but reviewers note that its battery life, app support, and performance aren't quite comparable with some traditional devices in the price point.

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The Surface Pro 7’s Slow Wi-Fi Issue Appears to Be Widespread https://winbuzzer.com/2019/11/01/the-surface-pro-7s-slow-wi-fi-issue-appears-to-be-widespread-xcxwbn/ Fri, 01 Nov 2019 13:57:33 +0000 https://winbuzzer.com/?p=1848993

Surface Pro 7 and Surface Laptop 3 users appear to be experiencing slow Wi-Fi when their devices come out of sleep. Thankfully, there's a temporary mitigation.

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Microsoft Patent Proposes a Full-Sized Speaker Driver for Your Surface Kickstand https://winbuzzer.com/2019/11/01/microsoft-patent-proposes-a-full-sized-speaker-driver-for-your-surface-kickstand-xcxwbn/ Fri, 01 Nov 2019 12:45:40 +0000 https://winbuzzer.com/?p=1848989

A recently published Microsoft patent suggests adding speakers to the Surface kickstand, while an enclosure between the stand and the frame will amplify bass.

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Microsoft Will Sell a Surface Pro X Keyboard without the Pen Slot https://winbuzzer.com/2019/10/25/microsoft-will-sell-a-surface-pro-x-keyboard-without-the-pen-slot-xcxwbn/ Fri, 25 Oct 2019 16:59:00 +0000 https://winbuzzer.com/?p=1848831

The Surface Pro X's Keyboard will follow the trend of a Signature and base variant, but one will come without a Slim Pen dock.

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Customers Report Issues with Microsoft’s New Surface Products Just Days after Launch https://winbuzzer.com/2019/10/25/customers-report-issues-with-microsofts-new-surface-products-just-days-after-launch-xcxwbn/ Fri, 25 Oct 2019 10:01:11 +0000 https://winbuzzer.com/?p=1848799

Reddit users are already reporting issues with the Surface Laptop 3 and Surface Pro 7, with sluggish performance, display flickering, and more. It's unclear if the issues are isolated cases.

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Surface Pro 7 LTE Variant Not in Microsoft’s Current Plans https://winbuzzer.com/2019/10/10/surface-pro-7-lte-variant-not-in-microsofts-current-plans-xcxwbn/ Thu, 10 Oct 2019 16:20:31 +0000 https://winbuzzer.com/?p=1848476

Microsoft says it has no current plans to launch a Surface Pro 7 variant, although the company says it will listen to feedback.

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Microsoft Customers Receive Surface pro 7 Two Weeks Early https://winbuzzer.com/2019/10/10/microsoft-customers-receives-surface-pro-7-two-weeks-early-xcxwbn/ Thu, 10 Oct 2019 14:23:22 +0000 https://winbuzzer.com/?p=1848457

One Redditor says he received the Surface Pro 7 already, despite Microsoft’s new device not shipping until October 22.

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Surface Pro X Arrives with Integrated Charging Surface Slim Pen and Mobile Snapdragon 8cx CPU https://winbuzzer.com/2019/10/02/surface-pro-x-arrives-with-integrated-charging-surface-slim-pen-and-mobile-snapdragon-8cx-cpu-xcxwbn/ Wed, 02 Oct 2019 14:58:37 +0000 https://winbuzzer.com/?p=1848259

Microsoft has unveiled the Surface Pro X, a do-it-all device with Windows on ARM support provided by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8cx.

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Microsoft Announces Surface Pro 7 with USB-C Support and Intel 10th Gen CPUs https://winbuzzer.com/2019/10/02/microsoft-announces-surface-pro-7-with-usb-c-support-and-intel-10th-gen-cpus-xcxwbn/ Wed, 02 Oct 2019 14:39:08 +0000 https://winbuzzer.com/?p=1848251

Microsoft has launched the new Surface Pro 7, a device that finally brings USB-C to the Pro family and gets latest generation processing.

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Microsoft Promises Surface Pro 6 and Surface Book 2 Processor Throttling Fix https://winbuzzer.com/2019/09/30/microsoft-promises-surface-pro-6-and-surface-book-2-processor-throttling-fix-xcxwbn/ Mon, 30 Sep 2019 15:17:37 +0000 https://winbuzzer.com/?p=1848192

Microsoft says it is testing a fix for the Surface Pro 6 and Surface Book 2 that will solve issues with performance dips caused by processor throttling.

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Microsoft Surface Event Guide: Surface Pro 7, Surface Laptop 3, and Surface Centaurus? https://winbuzzer.com/2019/09/26/microsoft-surface-event-guide-surface-pro-7-surface-laptop-3-and-surface-centaurus-xcxwbn/ Thu, 26 Sep 2019 14:09:59 +0000 https://winbuzzer.com/?p=1848134

Ahead of Microsoft’s Surface press event next week, we detail what to expect, including the Surface Pro 7 and folding Surface device.

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Surface Pro 7: Spec Leak Points to Five 10th Gen Intel Variants https://winbuzzer.com/2019/09/13/surface-pro-7-spec-leak-points-to-five-10th-gen-intel-variants-xcxwbn/ Fri, 13 Sep 2019 16:54:00 +0000 https://winbuzzer.com/?p=1847888

Microsoft's Surface Pro 7 will reportedly scale from i3 to i7, with 4GB, 8GB, and 16GB RAM variants. SSD storage will range from 128GB to 1TB.

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Microsoft’s Surface Pro 7 Will Reportedly Include Intel Ice Lake Processor https://winbuzzer.com/2019/09/10/microsofts-surface-pro-7-to-include-intel-ice-lake-processor-xcxwbn/ Tue, 10 Sep 2019 16:44:33 +0000 https://winbuzzer.com/?p=1847807

Microsoft’s upcoming Surface Pro 7 will support Intel’s latest generation processors according to a benchmark listing.

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Surface Pro Firmware Update Arrives Without Battery Degradation Fix https://winbuzzer.com/2019/09/04/surface-pro-firmware-update-arrives-without-battery-degradation-fix-xcxwbn/ Wed, 04 Sep 2019 13:32:09 +0000 https://winbuzzer.com/?p=1847656

Microsoft has rolled out a new firmware update for the Surface Pro 6 and Surface Pro 5, focused on unnamed improvements.

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Surface Battery Issues Expand to Surface Laptop 2 and Surface Pro 4 https://winbuzzer.com/2019/08/29/surface-battery-issues-expand-to-surface-laptop-2-and-surface-pro-4-xcxwbn/ Thu, 29 Aug 2019 13:40:40 +0000 https://winbuzzer.com/?p=1847553

Following the Surface Pro 5 and Pro 6 battery problems, users of the Surface Laptop 2 and Pro 4 owners are suffering the same issue.

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Surface Pro 7 and Surface Book 3 Specs Leak Ahead of Microsoft’s October Launch Event https://winbuzzer.com/2019/08/29/surface-pro-7-and-surface-book-3-specs-leak-ahead-of-microsofts-october-launch-event-xcxwbn/ Thu, 29 Aug 2019 13:06:10 +0000 https://winbuzzer.com/?p=1847550

Industry sources have revealed some of the specs for the upcoming Surface Pro 7 and Surface Book 3 devices, which will be announced Oct. 2.

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Surface Books 2 and Surface Pro 6: Intel PROCHOT Flag is Unexpectedly Throttling Processor Speed https://winbuzzer.com/2019/08/15/surface-book-2-and-surface-pro-6-devices-are-throttling-processor-speeds-xcxwbn/ Thu, 15 Aug 2019 15:37:55 +0000 https://winbuzzer.com/?p=1847283

Surface Book 2 and Surface Pro 6 devices are throttling speeds because of an Intel flag called BD PROCHOT that manages thermal control.

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Microsoft Potentially Working on a Surface Pro 7 With New Hinge Mechanism https://winbuzzer.com/2019/06/18/microsoft-potentially-working-on-a-surface-pro-7-with-new-hinge-mechanism-xcxwbn/ Tue, 18 Jun 2019 14:15:10 +0000 https://winbuzzer.com/?p=1846032

A new Microsoft patent suggests the Surface Pro 7 will have a new hinge mechanism that uses new technology to add strength.

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Microsoft Patent Describes Surface Pro Stylus Mouse Replacement https://winbuzzer.com/2019/05/28/microsoft-patent-describes-surface-pro-stylus-mouse-replacement-xcxwbn/ Tue, 28 May 2019 17:43:22 +0000 https://winbuzzer.com/?p=1845610

A new patent describes a new stylus technology for Surface Pro stylus that will allow the same functionality as a mouse.

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Microsoft Working on Type Cover Redesign for Surface Pro 7 https://winbuzzer.com/2019/05/28/microsoft-working-on-type-cover-redesign-for-surface-pro-7-xcxwbn/ Mon, 27 May 2019 22:16:40 +0000 https://winbuzzer.com/?p=1845557

A new patent shows the Surface Pro 7 could feature a Type Cover with a magnetic strip and thinner profile, allowing for easier handling of the device.

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Microsoft Patent Gives Hints at USB-C Charging for the Surface Pro 7, New Type Cover https://winbuzzer.com/2019/05/24/microsoft-patent-gives-hints-at-usb-c-charging-for-the-surface-pro-7-new-type-cover-xcxwbn/ Fri, 24 May 2019 13:00:32 +0000 https://winbuzzer.com/?p=1845530

A newly discovered patent suggests Microsoft is planning to ditch the Connector on the Surface Pro 7, instead opting for USB-C charging. It also details a way to keep the cover closed.

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Microsoft Planning Surface Pro 6 and Surface Book 2 Summer Upgrades https://winbuzzer.com/2019/05/17/microsoft-planning-surface-pro-6-and-surface-book-2-summer-upgrades-xcxwbn/ Fri, 17 May 2019 16:01:12 +0000 https://winbuzzer.com/?p=1845410

Microsoft’s Surface Pro 6 and Surface Book 2 will get a new configuration, bringing 16GB of RAM to the Intel Core i5 variants.

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Microsoft Is Reportedly Toying with a Surface Pro on ARM https://winbuzzer.com/2019/04/12/report-microsoft-is-toying-with-a-surface-pro-on-arm-xcxwbn/ Fri, 12 Apr 2019 16:43:36 +0000 https://winbuzzer.com/?p=1844748

Microsoft reportedly has Surface Pro on ARM prototypes “floating around” internally. Previous rumors suggested that the company was thinking very seriously about a Surface Go with a Qualcomm chip, and it seems Surface Pro devices may one day get the same treatment. The information comes from Thurrott's ever-reliable Brad Sams, who recently published his book on […]

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Microsoft Patent Points to New Surface Pro Hinge Mechanism https://winbuzzer.com/2019/03/18/microsoft-patent-points-to-new-surface-pro-hinge-mechanism-xcxwbn/ Mon, 18 Mar 2019 16:02:22 +0000 https://winbuzzer.com/?p=1844068

Microsoft is testing a new kickstand hinge system for Surface Pro and other dual-screen and foldable display products.

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Surface Hinge Patent Suggests Method to Increase Stability and Decrease Resistance https://winbuzzer.com/2019/03/08/surface-hinge-patent-suggests-method-to-increase-stability-and-decrease-resistance-xcxwbn/ Fri, 08 Mar 2019 12:44:11 +0000 https://winbuzzer.com/?p=1843942

A new Surface hinge design would make it harder to accidentally lower while providing little resistance when closing.

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Surface Pro 6, Laptop 2, and Studio 2 Arrive in 20 New Markets https://winbuzzer.com/2019/02/07/surface-pro-6-laptop-2-and-studio-2-arrive-in-20-new-markets-xcxwbn/ Thu, 07 Feb 2019 13:33:00 +0000 https://winbuzzer.com/?p=1843500

As well as Surface Pro 6 expansion, Microsoft has also announced its Surface Headphones are coming to 8 new regions.

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Latest Microsoft Patent Suggests Further Improvements to the Surface Kickstand https://winbuzzer.com/2019/01/11/latest-microsoft-patent-suggests-further-improvements-to-the-surface-kickstand-xcxwbn/ Fri, 11 Jan 2019 10:59:31 +0000 https://winbuzzer.com/?p=1843100

Microsoft's patent could lead to a thinner Surface kickstand with a strong tablet support and variable resistance. However, it remains to be seen if it will actually make it to market.

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Microsoft Patent Suggests Method for a Thinner Surface Pro Keyboard https://winbuzzer.com/2018/11/27/microsoft-patent-suggests-method-for-a-thinner-surface-pro-keyboard-xcxwbn/ Tue, 27 Nov 2018 14:02:24 +0000 https://winbuzzer.com/?p=1842425

The next Surface Pro is rumored for a significant redesign, and part of that may be a thinner keyboard that utilizes etching and circuit board-integrated touchpad.

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Microsoft is Replacing Surface Pro 4 Units with Faulty Displays https://winbuzzer.com/2018/11/19/microsoft-is-replacing-surface-pro-4-units-with-faulty-displays-xcxwbn/ Mon, 19 Nov 2018 13:37:40 +0000 https://winbuzzer.com/?p=1842293

Earlier this summer, Microsoft said a longstanding Surface Pro 4 screen problem could likely only be fixed with a hardware replacement.

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Report: Are Microsoft’s Surface Devices the Great Hope for the Tablet Market? https://winbuzzer.com/2018/11/12/report-are-microsofts-surface-devices-the-great-hope-for-the-tablet-market-xcxwbn/ Mon, 12 Nov 2018 15:00:07 +0000 https://winbuzzer.com/?p=1842176

Tablet sales are slumping to a seven-year low in terms of revenue, but does the Surface Pro show how tablets can live on in the enterprise market?

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Microsoft Patent Shows Surface Pro with Secondary Reflective Display https://winbuzzer.com/2018/11/01/microsoft-patent-shows-surface-pro-with-secondary-reflective-display-xcxwbn/ Thu, 01 Nov 2018 21:32:17 +0000 https://winbuzzer.com/?p=1842019

A newly published patent shows a new second screen design for a Surface Pro. Microsoft called the implementation as Reflective Display.

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Surface Pro 6 is Nearly Impossible to Repair Says iFixit https://winbuzzer.com/2018/10/18/surface-pro-6-is-nearly-impossible-to-repair-says-ifixit-xcxwbn/ Thu, 18 Oct 2018 11:17:38 +0000 https://winbuzzer.com/?p=1841734

iFixit has published a complete teardown of the Surface Pro 6 and finds the device almost unrepairable, scoring it 1/10.

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Surface Pro 6 and Surface Laptop 2 Debut in 10 Countries https://winbuzzer.com/2018/10/16/surface-pro-6-and-surface-laptop-2-debut-in-10-countries-xcxwbn/ Tue, 16 Oct 2018 15:05:15 +0000 https://winbuzzer.com/?p=1841698

Microsoft’s new Surface Pro 6 and Surface Laptop 2 are now available to order in 10 countries, including the US and UK.

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Adobe Photoshop’s Full-Featured iPad App to Launch in 2019 https://winbuzzer.com/2018/10/16/adobe-photoshops-full-featured-ipad-app-to-launch-in-2019-xcxwbn/ Tue, 16 Oct 2018 13:00:44 +0000 https://winbuzzer.com/?p=1841692

Adobe Photoshop CC will soon be available on iPad, bringing full functionality to iOS users and cloud syncing. The decision will provide significant competition to the Surface Pro line.

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Surface pro 6 Competitor: Samsung Galaxy Book 2 Passes FCC https://winbuzzer.com/2018/10/05/surface-pro-6-samsung-galaxy-book-2-passes-fcc-xcxwbn/ Fri, 05 Oct 2018 15:11:36 +0000 https://winbuzzer.com/?p=1841523

The Samsung Galaxy Book 2 has passed through the FCC and is likely to launch soon with a price of around $1,000.

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Microsoft Also Has a $749 Surface Pro 6 with Year-Old Specs https://winbuzzer.com/2018/10/04/microsoft-also-has-a-749-surface-pro-6-with-year-old-specs-xcxwbn/ Thu, 04 Oct 2018 13:07:53 +0000 https://winbuzzer.com/?p=1841480

While the $899 Surface Pro 6 is the entry-level model, it seems Microsoft has a repackaged Surface Pro from last year for $749.

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Microsoft Details Surface All Access Prices: Surface Pro with Office 365 for $47.98 a Month https://winbuzzer.com/2018/10/03/microsoft-details-surface-all-access-prices-surface-pro-with-office-365-for-47-98-a-month-xcxwbn/ Wed, 03 Oct 2018 14:16:18 +0000 https://winbuzzer.com/?p=1841458

Surface All Access lets users spread the cost of Surface devices with Office 365. Customers can choose the Surface Pro, Book 2, Laptop, and Studio.

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Microsoft Unveils Surface Pro 6 at New York Event https://winbuzzer.com/2018/10/02/microsoft-unveils-surface-pro-6-at-new-york-event-xcxwbn/ Tue, 02 Oct 2018 20:54:04 +0000 https://winbuzzer.com/?p=1841421

Microsoft today launched the Surface Pro 6, available this month in matte black with Intel’s latest generation chipset offering 67% more performance.

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Microsoft’s Surface Devices Receive New Recommendation from Consumer Reports https://winbuzzer.com/2018/09/27/microsofts-surface-devices-receive-new-recommendation-from-consumer-reports-xcxwbn/ Thu, 27 Sep 2018 16:27:11 +0000 https://winbuzzer.com/?p=1841337

A year after calling Surface devices unreliable, Consumer Reports has once again given the hardware range a recommendation.

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Microsoft’s New Surface Pro 6 Leaks Week Before Live Event https://winbuzzer.com/2018/09/27/microsofts-new-surface-pro-6-leaks-week-before-live-event-xcxwbn/ Thu, 27 Sep 2018 14:51:03 +0000 https://winbuzzer.com/?p=1841331

Microsoft will announce a Surface Pro 6 at its press event next week in New York, and here it is in an apparent leak.

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Microsoft Could Finally Adopt USB Type-C with New Surface Pro https://winbuzzer.com/2018/09/21/microsoft-could-finally-adopt-usb-type-c-with-new-surface-pro-xcxwbn/ Fri, 21 Sep 2018 15:49:50 +0000 https://winbuzzer.com/?p=1841228

Ahead of its Surface event next month, a report points to Microsoft using USB Type-C in its Surface Pro and Surface Book devices.

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Microsoft Preparing Black Surface Book 2 and Surface Pro for October https://winbuzzer.com/2018/09/17/microsoft-preparing-black-surface-book-2-and-surface-pro-for-october-xcxwbn/ Mon, 17 Sep 2018 14:36:47 +0000 https://winbuzzer.com/?p=1841153

At its hardware event next month, Microsoft will reportedly announce a Surface Book 2 and Surface Pro Black Edition.

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Microsoft’s Surface Event Promises New Hardware, but Not Andromeda Surface Phone https://winbuzzer.com/2018/09/10/microsofts-surface-event-promises-new-hardware-but-not-andromeda-surface-phone-xcxwbn/ Mon, 10 Sep 2018 11:58:38 +0000 https://winbuzzer.com/?p=1841012

Microsoft has confirmed a Surface event for Oct. 2, but the Andromeda devices will not be launched as Microsoft will focus on existing Surface products.

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Microsoft Shutters Surface Plus Hardware Financing Program After One Year https://winbuzzer.com/2018/09/03/microsoft-shutters-surface-plus-hardware-financing-program-after-one-year-xcxwbn/ Mon, 03 Sep 2018 13:31:39 +0000 https://winbuzzer.com/?p=1840899

Surface Plus allowed users to spread the cost of a Surface Pro over two years and get upgrade after 18 months. Microsoft has now closed the program to new customers.

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New Surface Pro Firmware Makes Surface Pen More Accurate https://winbuzzer.com/2018/08/10/new-surface-pro-firmware-makes-surface-pen-more-accurate-xcxwbn/ Fri, 10 Aug 2018 16:58:06 +0000 https://winbuzzer.com/?p=1840500

Microsoft has finally fixed a problem with the Surface Pro where the Surface Pen was not accurately interacting with the screen.

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Report: Microsoft Is Developing Low-Cost Surface Tablets for Release This Year https://winbuzzer.com/2018/05/16/report-microsoft-is-developing-low-cost-surface-tablets-for-release-this-year-xcxwbn/ Wed, 16 May 2018 15:14:31 +0000 https://winbuzzer.com/?p=1838917

Reports suggest Microsoft is working on a $400 tablet what will utilize Intel CPU and GPUs and feature a 10" display. Cheaper keyboard covers, mice, and pens will also be available.

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