Surface Event 2019: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOWWhat is it? Likely a debut of several new Microsoft hardware productsWhere is it? New York, NYWhen is it? October 2, 2019Can I get tickets? No.
This is a press briefing.Microsoft officially sent out invitations to the press for its October Event 2019 to be held in New York City.The company still has given no hints as to what it plans to showcase during this much talked about event, even now that were only days away.
However, there have been many leaks and rumors in the past few months that all but confirm the forthcoming debut of a few major Surface products.With the Surface Pro 7, Surface Laptop 3 and a completely new product dubbed Centaurus showing up in different leaks and rumors from anonymous sources, were expecting a possibly star-studded showing.Thats not to mention the incumbent product lines that are just about due for an upgrade like the Surface Book 3 and Surface Studio 3.
Though we havent heard much of anything regarding those devices in particular.With that, here are the highlights on each of the Surface products that we hope to see during the Microsoft October Event, in order of how likely they are to make an appearance.The Surface Pro 6 of 2018(Image credit: Future)What were likely to see: Surface Pro 7Now with leaks and rumors detailing the possible exact configurations of the Microsoft Surface Pro 7, its almost definitely a shoo-in for the Microsoft October Event.
Were now anticipating to get an even more affordable configuration for the tablet in the form of one packing an Intel Core i3 processor (CPU).What we dont know is whether Microsoft is finally adopting USB-C particularly Thunderbolt 3 instead of the proprietary Surface Connect port.
We also would like to see Intel Ice Lake CPUs and an improved Type Cover.
Both have been rumored, so weve got high hopes.The Surface Laptop 2 of 2018(Image credit: Future)What were likely to see: Surface Laptop 3The Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 is just about the only other incumbent Surface device to be discussed in rumors and leaks, with not just one but two configurations becoming available.
Thats right; its rumored that a 15-inch version will be joining the 13-inch model this year.And, thats not all: European retail listings are hinting that the Surface Laptop 3 will use AMD processors inside, as opposed to Intel.
However, were more concerned with whether Microsoft adopts Thunderbolt 3 ports here as well.
In addition, the design could also use a bit of updating.The Surface Book 2 of 2017(Image credit: Future)What we hope to see: Surface Book 3The computing world has changed considerably since the Surface Book 2 hit the streets, making the release of a Microsoft Surface Book 3 all the more important in 2019.
Both versions of the 2-in-1 laptop could benefit from Nvidias new RTX graphics, for a start.While we havent heard much in the way of rumors or leaks concerning a Surface Book follow up, an update is well overdue amid massive gains by its prosumer laptop competition.
Of course, again, wed like to see Thunderbolt 3 included, as well as stronger power management with those more powerful RTX graphics.The Surface Studio 2 of 2018(Image credit: Future)What we hope to see: Surface Studio 3Like the Surface Book 3, weve heard next to nothing about a Microsoft Surface Studio 3 release.
But its also another long overdue update that we would love to see at the Microsoft October Event.
That said, were quite fine with the all-in-one artist desktops design.What we would like to see updated here are the internals.
That is, wed like to see the follow up released rocking the latest Nvidia graphics and Intel processors.
In years past, this has not been the case at launch.
Finally, just give us Thunderbolt 3 already, and maybe up the resolution?A patent image of the would-be 'Centaurus' device(Image credit: US Patent and Trademark Office)What we hope to see: Surface CentaurusThere has been a number of patent application releases and other rumors surrounding a new Microsoft Surface device, one that touts either dual screens or a single folding display.
The various patent images and rumors conjure up thoughts of Lenovos ThinkPad X1 foldable tablet.Of course, theres very little known about how this device will fit into Microsofts larger portfolio, and what specific or unique use cases it will serve.
Will it be a folding phone-meets-tablet? We cant wait to see whether we find out at the Microsoft October Event.KTsCSCTNRvV73dAtp2LmfN.jpg?#