Microsoft Surface Pro

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2021: Surface Pro 8 and Surface Pro 7 + on Intel Core Processors

On September 23, 2021, Microsoft introduced four Surface devices on the Intel Core processor line, designed with Intel to highlight all the features of Windows 11. These include the first verified Intel Evo solution in the line and two models that received the universal Thunderbolt 4 interface.

"With close collaboration between Microsoft and Intel, the Surface Pro 8 supports the capabilities of the Intel Evo platform. Microsoft Surface Pro based on 11th generation Intel Core processors has also become a Thunderbolt 4-enabled device that provides connectivity and fast charging with a single cable, "- said Josh Newman, Intel's vice president of mobile innovation.

Verification of the Intel Evo platform and the introduction of the Thunderbolt 4 port in Surface models is a key step in the development of the Intel-Microsoft partnership. Intel's platform continues to enable ecosystem partners to deliver computing capabilities PERSONAL COMPUTER across a wide range of form factors and price categories. Having long experience of cooperation in equipment rooms and software solutions, Intel provides a wide choice of systems on the Intel processors Core for Windows 11 focused on consumer, corporate, and educational game other segments of the market.

Intel-based Surface devices include:

• Surface Pro 8: Verified Surface Pro on the Intel Evo platform with Thunderbolt 4 ports, combining tablet versatility with laptop performance.
• Surface Laptop Studio: A Surface laptop based on the 11th generation Intel Core H35 processor with Thunderbolt 4 ports to unlock creativity.
• Surface Pro 7 +: The classic two-in-one Surface Pro delivers the performance you need with 11th generation Intel Core processors.
• Surface Go 3: The compact Surface PC with the 10th generation Intel Core i3 processor delivers two-in-one versatility.

According to information the company, more than 75% of Windows PCs run on Intel processors. Surface Pro 8 joins a growing list of more than 80 solutions based on the Intel Evo platform running Windows from global manufacturers, including,,, Acer,, Asus,,, and Dell HP. Lenovo LG MSI Samsung

2019: LGBT Community Accessories Release

At the end of May 2019, Microsoft introduced a new line of accessories for Surface laptops addressed to gays and lesbians.

In the assortment of the American manufacturer appeared the Surface Type Cover keyboard cover and Pride Skin patch for the Surface Pro tablet. New products are covered with strips of 16 colors, symbolizing all types of sexual minorities.

On May 31, 2019, a preliminary order was opened for the purchase of the Surface Type Cover. Its price is $160. June 27, this product will go on sale in the USA, Canada, Australia and the UK. Pride Skin is already sold for $15 in the same countries except the UK.

This is not the first Microsoft project aimed at supporting people with non-traditional sexual orientation. Previously, related topics were released for Windows 10 and Office, stickers for the Microsoft Mixer video service. In addition, the company released game controllers for Xbox with colors of the LGBT community.

We want to capture all our active attempts at Microsoft on our devices. It would be great to do something for the LGBT community, "said Ralf  Groene, head of Surface equipment development, in a video on the release of accessories for sexual minorities.

Microsoft has released laptop accessories to gays and lesbians

The release of these Microsoft products is dedicated to the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall riots, which are considered the starting point in the movement for LGBT rights in the United States. The first gay pride took place exactly a year after these riots.

In June 2019, gay parades will be held in different countries, in which more than 4 thousand Microsoft employees will take part. The company promises to donate $100 thousand to non-profit LGBT organizations in the USA, Great Britain, Australia and Canada. The association of homosexual employees in Microsoft appeared in the 1980s.^[1]

2018: Surface Pro 6 Announcement

On October 2, 2018, Microsoft announced the flagship hybrid Surface Pro 6 tablet. It supports quad-core processors and runs 67% faster than its predecessor, the manufacturer claims.

The novelty received a 12.3-inch touch display PixelSense with a resolution of 2736  x  1824 pixels and an aspect ratio of 3:2. 8 or 16 GB RAM and 128, 256, 512 GB or 1 TB on-board SSD.

Depending on the configuration, Intel Core i5  (eighth generation) processors with integrated Intel UHD Graphics 620 or Intel Core i7 with the same video adapter are used. The device has a plug-in keyboard that makes a laptop from the tablet and back.

There are two digital cameras with 8 and 5 megapixel arrays and the ability to record in Full HD format. There are Wi-Fi  802.11ac  and Bluetooth 4.1 wireless modules, a full USB 3.0 port, a slot for microSD memory cards, a Mini DisplayPort connector, stereo microphones and 1.6 W stereo speakers with support for Dolby Audio Premium technology. Oddly, there are no USB-C ports in the flagship tablet.

Microsoft Surface Pro 6 costs from $900

The physical dimensions of the product are 292  x  201  x  8.5 mm, the weight is 775 or 792 grams, depending on the modification. The battery life of the device, according to the developers, reaches 13.5 hours. The manufacturer also draws attention to the redesigned cooling system.

Microsoft Surface Pro 6 will go on sale on October 16, 2018 and will cost from $900 to $2300. Customers will be offered black, blue, red and gray colors of the case.

Hybrid Surface Pro 6 tablet supports quad-core processors

The tablet will be available in consumer and business versions running Windows 10 Home and Windows 10 Pro, respectively.^[2]

2017: Announcement

On May 23, 2017, Microsoft introduced the flagship Surface Pro tablet, which replaced the Surface Pro 4 model. The software giant did not attribute the number in the name of the new device, which is quite logical, given that the laptop has become rather an updated version of the Surface Pro 4.

Surface Pro has hardly changed externally. Unless the stand now allows you to place the display at a wider angle (up to 165 degrees), which is convenient for drawing and writing. The main improvements occurred internally.

Surface Pro received Kaby Lake processors

Chips on the Kaby Lake architecture took the place of Intel Skylake processors, which increased performance and battery life. Microsoft states that the tablet is capable of operating without recharging up to 13.5 hour, which is 50% more than its predecessor and 35% exceeds the autonomy of iPad Pro.

As for performance, Microsoft claims a 2.5-fold superiority over the Surface Pro 3 and a 1.7-fold superiority over the iPad Pro.

Surface Pro is faster and runs longer without recharging compared to Surface Pro 4

The developers made the gadget quieter by eliminating the fan. True, it is not available only in versions on Intel Core m3 and i5 processors, and the Core i7 modification has a cooler that makes noises at the level of only 18 dB.

Microsoft Surface Pro costs from $800

The display remained the same - 12.3-inch with a resolution of 2736 x 1824 pixels and an aspect ratio of 3:2. Up to 16 GB of RAM and 1 TB of on-board SSD capacity. There are two cameras (with 8- and 5-megapixel matrices), an SDXC memory card slot, a 3.5 mm audio connector and Wi-Fi 802.11ac and Bluetooth 4.1 wireless communications. In addition, an LTE modem may be optionally used.

Comparison of Microsoft Surface Pro with competitors, TAdviser data

The new Microsoft Surface Pro is available for pre-order starting May 23, 2017. The cost of a tablet is from $800. Separately, a keyboard case ($130) and an updated Surface Pen stylus ($100) are offered^[3]

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