The last time Microsoft put an ARM processor in a Surface was in 2012 when the series first launched. And finally, although not a first, Microsoft’s willingness to design its own silicon bodes questions for how far the company will push this custom approach to silicon design in future products.Artificial Intelligence (951) Auto Tech (47) Blockchain (175) CanadianCIO (97) Careers & Education (4437) Channel Strategy (36) Cloud (2096) Communications & Telecom (430) Companies (1081) Data & Analytics (1300) Development (745) Digital Transformation (1243) Distribution (127) Diversity & Inclusion (68) Ecommerce (93) Editorial (1) Emerging Tech (24229) End User Hardware (56) Engineering (80) Financial (169) FinTech (92) Future of Work (351) Governance (107) Government & Public Sector (6101) Human Resources (867) Infrastructure (8527) IoT (6174) ITWC Morning Briefing (132) Leadership (4297) Legal (166) Legislation (178) Managed Services & Outsourcing (4314) Marketing (62) MarTech (3) Medical (32) Mobility (3430) Not For Profit (23) Open Source (30) Operations (86) People (151) Podcasts (2076) Privacy (651) Project Management (1099) Security (8072) Service (44) Smart Home (18) SMB (59) Social Networks (206) Software (4172) Supply Chain (124) Sustainability (120) Tech in Sports (5) Women in Tech (191)

It also shows that Microsoft is continuing to support the Arm Windows ecosystem, despite previous failed attempts. With devices such as the Intel-powered Surface Pro 7, the Microsoft-Qualcomm powered Surface Pro X, the partly AMD-powered Surface Laptop 3, and even the Surface Earbuds and in the future the Intel-powered Surface Neo, Microsoft is showing a clear willingness to diversify both its hardware and the hardware component suppliers it uses. The device measures 5.3mm and weighs 762g.

Other features include fast charging, an LTE-A modem, a rechargeable stylus that can be stored inside the laptop, a removable SSD, up to 16GB RAM, two USB-C ports, a 4K webcam and two microphones with noise suppression. The Surface Pro X 2-in-1 has an edge-to-edge 13” display with 2880x1920 resolution (267ppi) and 1400:1 contrast ratio.

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