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.
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