Both sizes will begin shipping on October 22. The 13.5″ version starts at $999, with the 15″ starting at $1,199, according to Microsoft. While the 13.5″ is purely Intel territory, the 15″ Surface Laptop 3 is available with customized Surface Edition variants of AMD’s Ryzen CPU. The Surface Laptop 3 ships 10th generation quad-core Intel CPUs, avoiding Microsoft’s tendency to ship previous-generation parts, as has been seen with the Surface Studio. SEE: Mobile device security: Tips for IT pros (free PDF) (TechRepublic)Ĭompared to the Surface Laptop 2, the trackpad is now 20% larger, with the keyboard including 1.3mm of travel and 19mm pitch between keys, with individual keys including a subtle dish.įor the first time, the Surface Laptop 3 is available in 13.5″ and 15″ variants, and has finally adopted USB-C, relegating mini-DisplayPort to the history books. Microsoft’s lineage as a software company makes its foray into making PCs a peculiar one, with previous models relying on uncomfortable gimmicks-the Alcantara fabric finish of the first two generations of the Surface Laptop make the system unique, though the oil-wicking properties of fabric make demonstration models in big-box stores look rather distressed. The Surface Laptop 3, announced at a Microsoft event in New York on Wednesday, is a competitor to Apple’s MacBook Pro lineup, offers field-serviceable expandable storage through a removable top panel, which also allows for the keyboard to be replaced in the event of keyboard failure or broken keys, a problem that has plagued users of MacBook systems. Microsoft Surface Laptop 3įor the first time, Microsoft’s flagship laptop got it right.
Microsoft introduced a new laptop that includes expandable storage and a larger trackpad to appeal to enterprise customers. Microsoft’s Surface Laptop 3: What business pros need to know
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