Microsoft Hardware event is here and the company has launched a few new devices with Microsoft Surface Pro 6 & Surface Laptop 2. The new Microsoft Surface Pro 6 & Surface Laptop 2 will go on pre-orders from today in the US and will start shipping from Oct 16 directly from Microsoft Stores.
The new Microsoft Surface Pro 6 pricing starts from $899 for 8GB RAM along with Core i5 8th Gen SoC and goes up to 2299 for top end model with 16GB RAM and Core i7 SoC. the new Microsoft Surface Laptop 2 pricing starts from $999 with 8GB RAM, 128GB internal storage and with Core i5 8th Gen SoC and goes up to $2699 for 16GB RAM and 2TB storage space along with Core i7 8th gen SoC.
Microsoft Surface Pro 6:
The new Microsoft Surface Pro 6 looks similar to the predecessor and barely has any design changes. It still has thicker bezels when compared to the present trend with bezel-less displays. The new Microsoft Surface Pro 6 weighs around 792 grams with cover and is 8.5 mm thick. It is still made out of all metal unibody design.
The new Microsoft Surface Pro 6 sports 12.3 inches PixelSense Display with 2736 x 1824 (267 PPI) and having an aspect ratio of 3:2. It is powered by latest Intel Core 8th Gen i5/Core i7 processor along with Intel UHD Graphics 620. It is coupled with 8GB/16GB RAM and storage starts from 256GB SSD up to 1TB SSD.
The new Microsoft Surface Pro 6 connectivity option includes Microsoft Surface Pro 6 1 x full-size USB 3.0, 3.5 mm headphone jack, Mini DisplayPort, Surface Connect port, Surface Type Cover port, MicroSDXC card reader, Bluetooth 4.1 and Dual Band Wifi support.
The Microsoft Surface Pro 6 features 8MP rear camera with AF and can shoot videos up to 1080p whereas 5MP selfie camera with FF and Skype HD video calling support. It comes with 1.6W stereo speakers with Dolby Audio Premium. It will be available in two colors with Platinum & Black. The Microsoft Surface Pro 6 runs on Windows 10 Home OS out of the box.
Microsoft Surface Laptop 2:
The new Microsoft Surface Laptop 2 too features the same old design and looks similar to any other laptop out in the market but comes in four colors with Burgundy, Platinum, Cobalt Blue, and Black. It weighs 1283 grams and is 14.48 mm thick. It is again made out of metal similar to the predecessor.
The new Microsoft Surface Laptop 2 sports 13.5” PixelSense™ Display with 2256 x 1504 (201 PPI) and having an aspect ratio of 3:2. It is powered by latest Intel Core 8th Gen i5/Core i7 processor along with Intel UHD Graphics 620. It is coupled with 8GB/16GB RAM and storage starts from 256GB SSD up to 1TB SSD.
The new Microsoft Surface Laptop 2 connectivity option includes Microsoft Surface Pro 6 1 x full-size USB 3.0, 3.5 mm headphone jack, Mini DisplayPort, Surface Connect port, Bluetooth 4.1 and Dual Band Wifi support.
The Microsoft Surface Laptop 2 features 720p HD selfie camera. It comes with Omnisonic Speakers with Dolby Audio Premium. The Microsoft Surface Pro 6 runs on Windows 10 Home OS out of the box.