It also would need such a flagship device to showcase the new Windows 11 operating system.The Microsoft Surface Laptop line of computers is known for great build quality, lovely touchscreens, featherweight design, and all-day battery life. A release date closer to October would also be more likely, as Microsoft usually holds its hardware events in the fall. It’s not currently known how much this new flagship device could cost, but considering the price of the Surface Book 3, it might be well over $1,000.

Even AMD could also be a choice, as Microsoft worked closely with the chipmaker to include Ryzen processors in the Surface Laptop 4. However, given the current chip shortages in the PC industry, it won’t be too surprising to see if Microsoft opts for Intel’s 11th generation processors instead of the new rumored Alder Lake chips. The CPU choice was not mentioned in the report. Other elements of this new Surface product are unknown.

A new Surface Pen bundled with the device might feature vibration motors so that the pen can simulate writing on different types of surfaces. Microsoft had previously confirmed that Windows 11 supports stylus inputs with haptic feedback.

That also could leave room for bigger changes, such as a new 14-inch display with a dynamic refresh rate of 90Hz or 120Hz, according to Windows Central.Įven the Surface Pen could see some changes. Such a design change could allow for more powerful components like Nvidia’s latest RTX graphics under the hood of the device.

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