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Microsoft Surface Pro 5 Hybrid Tablet Comes with New Improvements

Microsoft Surface Pro 5 has quite a reputation, so it got the public excited for its reveal. Below are some of the improvement expected to come along with this tablet/

The possible features of Microsoft Surface Pro 5:

1.     The processing power is better

This is expected because the predecessors of this tablet were not as satisfying are other tablets on the market because of the lack of improvement. For example, the 2017 model had the boring 7th-generation Intel processor.

2.     Better battery life

Surface Pro 4 users were not happy with its performance. If that will be improved, it might be able to compete with most bought tablets and computers.

3.     Enhanced Cortana

Cortana is the personal assistant present in Windows 10 which would make things more efficient for Surface Pro 5 users.

4.     USB-C slot

USB Type-C slots have faster speeds at transferring, and if Microsoft Surface Pro 5 gets it, the tablet will be the first one with such technology.

5.     Fingerprint recognition

Besides the security of the device, fingerprint recognition is present in most devices so Microsoft must introduce it too.

6.     The peripherals integration gets an update

Because of Microsoft goal to revolutionize the modern PC, the company will introduce wearables and headsets.

7.     Innovative Surface Pen

Patents that were registered under the company give a hint at the possibility of the pen to have something like a mouse scroll.

8.     Sharper and larger screen

Along with a 4K display, this will become a necessity.

The Surface Pro 5 might be released whether in October or June 2019, and it will come at the price of $799 in the United States for the base model.

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Microsoft Launches New Free Version of Teams Chat Tool

Microsoft launched a brand new version of Teams. Microsoft Teams is the tech giant’s collaborative tech tool, and the biggest novelty is the fact that it’s free. This free new edition also makes the app a viable solution in case you don’t want to use Slack.

Microsoft Teams free app comes with a few restrictions

This free version of the app comes with a few, but the most important thing is that up to 300 people can still use it. This should be more than enough to cover the needs of small to medium organizations.

The paid version provides 1TB of storage per user and the free version comes with 2GB and also includes 10GB of shared storage.

Main features of the free version of Microsoft Teams

  • The app provides unlimited messages and search.
  • It comes with built-in audio and video calling for groups, individuals, and full team meetups.
  • There are 10GB included of team file storage and 2GB more per person for personal storage as well.
  • Teams comes with integrated, real-time content creation with Office Online apps that include built-in Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and OneNote.
  • Teams also comes with unlimited app integration with over 140 business apps at users’ disposal that includes Trello, Evernote, and Adobe as well.
  • The free version of the app comes with the ability to communicate and collaborate with anyone inside or outside your organization.
  • Teams is backed by Microsoft’s secure infrastructure.

Ron Markezich, Corporate Vice President for Microsoft says in Microsoft official notes that Teams is available in this free version all over the world in 40 languages. “This new offering provides a powerful introduction to Microsoft 365. Teams in Microsoft 365 includes everything in the free version plus additional storage, enterprise security, and compliance, and it can be used for your whole organization, regardless of size,” he adds. You can read the whole blog post here.

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Microsoft Surface Book 3: Release Date in 2020?

So in happened that after Microsoft released the Surface Book 2, they shut critics’ voices. This did not come as a surprise. But what did, however, was the piece of news that the Microsoft Surface Book 3 had a long way until it could hit the market. Believe it or not, there are many rumors about it already, such as a 4k display, many new features, and possibly a very expensive price.

The Surface Book 2 was released in 2017, and the new device, Microsoft Surface Book 3 is probably going to be released after the year 2019. There are some rumors roaming around the internet that they will launch it in October, but that’s not going to happen.

Can the price get up to $1,199?

If we’re to talk about the price, it could be retailing at $1,199. This means that the price would be the same as it was for the Surface Book 2, the 13.5-inch version. The device with the bigger screen costs about $2,499. We can do nothing but hope that the price doesn’t change at all, or better, goes below.

If we are to talk about specs, we can’t really know for sure yet, since it’s doesn’t exist. It would be impossible to guess the right specs. However, there is some basic stuff that we can talk about.

A next-gen device

For example, the new device will have the next-gen Intel processors. It’s also a possibility to have the current-gen one. We also know that it will have the latest AMD or NVidia GPU.

It’s also been said that the Microsoft Surface Book 3 will have just enough power to get well with the next gen of VR and AR experiences. How awesome is that? We are, however, afraid that it won’t be compatible with this kind of innovation, and that would be just such a shame.

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Microsoft Surface Go to Hit the Market for $399

This device is said to be smaller, easier to keep at all times with you, and cheaper. It sounds amazing, right? Well, it’s also going to be less powerful. And you’ll have to buy additional things for it, meaning that the price could get higher.

Microsoft Surface Go to keep the place of a PC

We know for sure that the price will get up to $399 (£299 and AU$599). The device ’s smaller, it has a 10-inch display, in comparison with the 12.3-inch Pro device, the latter which makes us feel like we’re holding an iPad. It’s also worth mentioning that it will have Pentium processors instead of the Core i-series Intel CPU. This will make it feel more like a laptop than a PC. It’s a step back when it comes to the processing power. We cannot really understand the difference between them 2, instead of the obvious ones.

Key specs

It will come with an Intel Pentium Gold Processor 4415Y CPU, 64GB eMMC storage, or 128GB or 256GB SSD storage. The display will be of 10-inch, 1,800 x 1,200 display and it will have 4GB or 8GB RAM. It will have the 5MP Windows Hello face sign-in camera feature, and the rear camera will have autofocus and 8MP. It will come with a USB-C, microSD card and headphone inputs and the operating system will be Windows 10 S, Home or Pro.

Additional items

Unfortunately, if you want to enjoy its keyboard cover, you’ll have to buy it separately, for the price of $99 (£99 or AU$139). The stylus also comes for the price of $99 (£99 or AU$139). By buying these items, you can pay up to 50% more than the price of the device. The new Mobile Mouse comes for the price of $35 and we’re talking matching colors.

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Microsoft Surface Book 3 Release Date Leaks along with New Features

Everybody knows that high-end laptops are famous for their huge cost. It looks like Microsoft thought about giving fans the possibility to use a top-notch device at a decent price. Ever since it appeared, the Surface Book has evolved with every new release, so now, when the 3rd version is on its way, everybody is wondering what will it bring.

Rumours say that the new laptop will reach a better performance than the Surface Book 2. For example, it is said that the device will come with 2 versions – 15- and 16-inch models with 16:9 4K display. Also, it will be provided with a Skylake-E Core i9 chip.

The Surface Book 3 will come with amazing new features

Like in other cases, Microsoft is planning to set the standards high, so the Surface Book 3 will follow this trend. Firstly, the Intel processor is one from the latest generation. The GPUs might be from Nvidia or AMD. In addition, it will be able to handle updated versions of VR and AR headsets. Experts say that at least one USB-C port which can support Thunderbolt 3 will be added.

Most likely, the present display won’t see a lot of modifications, because they are quite appreciated by users. The 3:2 aspect ratio defines the Surface devices, so we won’t see a lot of changes in this area, although some people claim that full 4K resolution is a must.

What do we know about Surface Book 3’s release date?

Microsoft is not one of those giants which want to launch products just to have a new release every year. Based on what we know so far, the most reasonable assumption would be that the Surface Book 3 might be launched in late 2019.

If you want to start saving money, you should know that you’ll need over $1000 to buy the basic model. Depending on your preferences, the price can exceed $2000.

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