Microsoft’s new Surface laptop, Arc mouse head to stores in June

Microsoft today detailed new versions of its Surface laptop and Arc mouse, both heading to stores in June.

First, the Surface laptop offers a base, 13.5 inch touchscreen model with a Core i5 processor, 4GB of RAM and a 128 SSD for $999 USD. Australian pricing has yet to be confirmed.

All Surface models are as follows:

• Intel Core i5 processor, 4GB RAM, Intel HD Graphics 620, 128GB SSD, Platinum colour only: $999 USD
• Intel Core i5 processor, 8GB RAM, Intel HD Graphics 620, 256GB SSD, Burgundy, Platinum, Cobalt Blue or Graphite Gold colours: $1,299 USD
• Intel Core i7 processor, 8GB RAM, Intel Iris Plus Graphics 640, 256GB SSD, Platinum colour only: $1,599 USD
• Intel Core i7 processor, 16GB RAM, Intel Iris Plus Graphics 640, 512GB SSD, Platinum colour only: $2,199 USD

The laptop appears to ditch the tablet or PC-like nature of the previous Surface laptops, and doesn’t offer a powerful NVidia card in any option. The laptops also run Windows 10 S out of the box, which is like the previous, failed Windows RT OS. Windows 10 S will only run apps that can be obtained through the Windows Store. Should a user wish to upgrade to the full version of Windows 10, this can be done for free throughout 2017, or for $49 USD afterward.

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Pre-orders are currently being taken for the Surface line in the USA; Australians can head here for more information.

Additionally, a new version of the Arc mouse will also be offered. Compared to past mice, it lacks dedicated buttons and a scroll wheel in place of a singular, multi-touch button. The new mouse, seen below, retails at $79.99 USD.

Both the Surface laptop and the new Arc mouse will be available from 15 June.