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USA TODAY

With the launch of Windows 11 approaching, Microsoft is rolling out a new line of Surface devices, including a foldable mobile device, new tablets and a fresh laptop.
Microsoft just revealed several gadgets that will run Windows 11, the latest operating system for PCs arriving on October 5.
“Each new version of Windows unlocks the next generation of hardware innovation,” said Pete Kyriacou, vice-president of Microsoft Devices, in a blog post Wednesday. “And for the last decade, Surface has been at the forefront – challenging convention, pioneering new experiences and creating entirely new categories of devices.”
The arrival of new Surface devices marks a big month in tech, fresh off the reveal of Apple’s new iPhone 13, as well as a new Apple Watch and two new iPads. Apple releases the iPhone 13 on September 24, days after iOS 15 dropped.
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Here’s a breakdown of everything Microsoft has announced.
Surface Laptop Studio
The headliner of Microsoft’s event is the Surface Laptop Studio, a laptop with an adjustable screen so users can view the display in various modes.
In Laptop Mode, the Surface works like a traditional laptop. Stage Mode places it at an angle with the keyboard hidden to view movies or play games. In Studio Mode, the 14.4-inch touchscreen can be placed flat like a tablet. The Laptop Studio features a woven hinge that allows users to easily shift the screen between different modes.
Microsoft says it’s the most powerful Surface device. It’s powered by Intel quad-core processors and Nvidia graphics processors. It also supports Microsoft’s new Surface Slim Pen 2 for drawing or writing on the screen.
It starts at US$1,599.99

Surface Pro 8
Microsoft also revealed three versions of the Surface Pro 2-in-1 tablets, which include detachable keyboards so they can be used as a laptop or tablet. The Surface Pro 8, which the tech giant says is twice as fast as the previous model, also boasts a larger, 13-inch display and full high-definition cameras.
Starting at US$1,099.99, the device also features support for Dolby Atmos sound and far-field studio mics. And like the Laptop Studio, the Pro 8 features Thunderbolt ports to support the use of external monitors or hard drives. It boasts up to 16 hours of battery life, Microsoft said.
Surface Pro X
It’s a thinner and lighter version of Microsoft’s flagship Pro line meant for users who prefer more of an on-the-go device.
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For the first time, the Pro X will be available as a Wi-Fi only model. Users can also purchase models supporting Gigabit LTE service.
It includes the same support for detachable keyboards and the Surface Slim Pen 2 but starts at US$899.99.
Surface Go 3
This is Microsoft’s budget 2-in-1 device starting at US$399.99. It has a 10.5-inch touchscreen and the option to purchase a version in the coming months with LTE support. It’s also the lightest of the three Surface 2-in-1 models. Microsoft says it’s 60 per cent faster with an Intel Core i3 processor than the previous model.
Surface Duo 2
It’s not just Samsung trotting out folding mobile devices. Unlike those Samsung devices where the screen itself folds, the Duo 2 opens up like you’re holding a Nintendo DS vertically. Each of the device’s two screens measures 5.8 inches. When combined it’s 8.3 inches.
Like the original Duo, the new device can be used in various layouts. Along with fully opening it to resemble a tablet, the Duo 2 can completely fold back so users can focus on one screen, or prop it up like a tent for watching videos or taking video calls.
It can also be opened and used like a book, or placed down like a laptop when users want to type out emails, for example.
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It features a three-camera system with wide, ultra-wide and telephoto lenses (similar to the iPhone 13 Pro line), a 12-megapixel front-facing camera, and support for 5G. It also supports Android apps from Google Play.
The Duo 2 starts at US$1,499.99 and is available in either glacier white or obsidian black.
Ocean Plastic Mouse, Surface Adaptive Kit
Microsoft’s Ocean Plastic Mouse launching this October is part of the tech giant’s efforts towards sustainability. The mouse’s shell is made with 20 per cent recycled ocean plastic, while the box it’s packed in is 100 per cent recyclable.
The company is also releasing a Surface Adaptive Kit, created to make Surface devices more accessible. They include 3D bump labels, indicators for ports, and openers to more easily open the lid or kickstand on a Surface device.


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Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio, Pro 8, Pro X, Go 3 and Duo 2: what you need to know about the new devices

The Microsoft Surface Pro X laptop, one of a range of new models released ahead of hte launch of the Windows 11 operating system. 

The Microsoft Surface Pro 8 with 13-inch display.

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The Huawei P50 Pro is finally out. There are no Google apps, but it has a fine camera suite and killer image-processing software. Photo: Ben Sin

The back of the Huawei P50 Pro, featuring an eye-catching design with two giant circular camera modules placed off-centre. Photo: Ben Sin

A photo of Hong Kong’s Victoria Harbour taken with the Huawei P50 Pro’s main camera. Photo: Ben Sin

The P50 Pro’s cameras produce excellent colours and vivid images in low light. Photo: Ben Sin

The Huawei P50 Pro uses some advanced image processing. Photo: Ben Sin

The Huawei P50 Pro’s screen is curved at the sides. Photo: Ben Sin

Xiaomi Mix 4 review: first functional under-screen selfie camera shows the technology’s potential

The Xiaomi Mix 4. Because the camera is shooting through an extra layer, visuals in the viewfinder appears soft and struggling with lighting (left), but Xiaomi’s post-image processing fixes make a big difference to the end result (right). Photo: Ben Sin

The selfie camera of the Xiaomi Mix 4 is underneath the display panel. Photo: Ben Sin

Traditional smartphones have a noticeable seam where the back panel meets the aluminium chassis (like the Samsung S21 Ultra in black), but the Xiaomi Mix 4 (right) doesn’t have that seam because it’s a unibody piece. Photo: Ben Sin

Because the camera of the Xiaomi Mix 4 is shooting through an extra layer, visuals in the viewfinder appears soft and struggling with lighting (left), but Xiaomi’s post-image processing fixes that (right). Photo: Ben Sin

A photo sample captured by the main camera of the Xiaomi Mix 4. The main camera is very good, but still not Xiaomi’s best. Photo: Ben Sin

The Xiaomi Mix 4’s 6.67-inch screen is uninterrupted, without the usual hole-punch cut-out. Photo: Ben Sin

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Microsoft is rolling out a new line of Surface devices, including a foldable mobile device, new tablets and a fresh laptop ahead of Windows 11’s debut
The headliner, the Surface Laptop Studio, is a laptop with an adjustable screen so users can view the display in various modes



Ahead of Windows 11 launching, Microsoft unveiled the Surface Laptop Studio, Pro 8, Pro X, Go 3 and Duo 2. Here’s a breakdown of everything that was announced.


Technology

Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio, Pro 8, Pro X, Go 3 and Duo 2: what you need to know about the new devices

Microsoft is rolling out a new line of Surface devices, including a foldable mobile device, new tablets and a fresh laptop ahead of Windows 11’s debut The headliner, the Surface Laptop Studio, is a laptop with an adjustable screen so users can view the display in various modes

Microsoft is rolling out a new line of Surface devices, including a foldable mobile device, new tablets and a fresh laptop ahead of Windows 11’s debut

The headliner, the Surface Laptop Studio, is a laptop with an adjustable screen so users can view the display in various modes