Posted Wed Oct 7, 2015 at 04:00 PM PDT by Steven Cohen
The company's newest tablet has been detailed.
Microsoft has announced the latest addition to its Surface Pro tablet lineup. The upcoming Surface Pro 4 uses Windows 10 Pro and is designed to be powerful enough to serve as a laptop replacement.
The Surface Pro 4 is just 8.4 mm thin and features a 12.3-inch, 3:2 PixelTouch display with a resolution of 2736 x 1824 and 267ppi. Models will be available with 6th Gen Intel Core m3, i5, or i7 processors along with 4GB, 8GB, and 16GB RAM options. An 8MP rear camera and a 5MP front camera are integrated as well. Likewise, the tablet includes stereo speakers with Dolby audio, stereo microphones, and a Surface Pen. In addition, customers can also pick up the new Surface Pro 4 Type Cover, transforming the tablet into a laptop with a redesigned mechanical keyboard.
The Microsoft Surface Pro 4 is now available for pre-order. Shipments are expected to go out on October 26. Here's a rundown of the listed models:
Microsoft Surface Pro 4 (128 GB, 4 GB RAM, Intel Core M) - $899
Microsoft Surface Pro 4 (128 GB, 4 GB RAM, Intel Core i5) - $999
Microsoft Surface Pro 4 (256 GB, 8 GB RAM, Intel Core i5) - $1,299
Microsoft Surface Pro 4 (256 GB, 8 GB RAM, Intel Core i7e) - $1,599
Microsoft Surface Pro 4 (256 GB, 16 GB RAM, Intel Core i7e) - $1,799
Microsoft Surface Pro 4 (512 GB, 16 GB RAM, Intel Core i7e) - $2,199
Sources: Microsoft 1, Microsoft 2
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