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Microsoft Unveils Surface Pro 12 Tablet and Surface Laptop 13
Microsoft has released the 2nd generation of its compact Surface Pro 12 and Surface Laptop 13 computers. Both models feature the new Snapdragon X2 Plus processor and a touchscreen that is 25% brighter than before. The devices will go on sale on October 13. The Surface Pro 12 will start at $1,149.99 (about 1,950 manats). The Surface Laptop 13 will have a starting price of $1,199 (about 2,040 manats).
The new processor has 6 cores and more powerful components for graphics and AI tasks. The NPU, which handles AI computations, performs 80 trillion operations per second. In the previous generation, that figure was 45 trillion. Microsoft says graphics performance has increased by 60% and on-device AI operations have become 95% faster. According to the company, office applications run 18% faster, while energy efficiency has also increased by 18%. The Surface Pro 12 retains the previous model's aluminum tablet design with a kickstand. The model's 12-inch screen has a resolution of 2196 x 1464 pixels. The display has a 90 Hz refresh rate and brightness of 500 nits. This means the image appears smoother and brighter. The tablet will be sold with 16 GB or 24 GB of RAM. Storage options include 256 GB and 512 GB. The battery lasts up to 15.5 hours when watching video. The device weighs about 0.7 kg. The front camera is 1080p, while the rear camera is 10 MP. The body has 2 USB-C ports.
The Surface Laptop 13 features a 13-inch touchscreen. The display has a resolution of 1920 x 1280 pixels and a refresh rate of 60 Hz. Brightness reaches 500 nits. The laptop will be sold with 16 GB or 24 GB of RAM. Storage options are 256 GB and 512 GB.
According to the company, the Surface Laptop 13 will run for up to 22.5 hours when watching video. The model weighs about 1.2 kg. The laptop has 2 USB-C ports, a USB-A port and a headphone jack. WiFi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 are used for wireless connectivity. The full-size backlit keyboard has also been retained. The new Microsoft Ink Canvas app will come preinstalled on the Surface Pro 12. The app can be used to draw with a pen, write notes, create images and shorten text. Users of other compatible devices will be able to download the app starting October 13. The Surface Slim Pen is sold separately for $129.99 (about 220 manats). The keyboard is also not included with the device. Both computers will be available in purple, platinum and a new black color.
Microsoft also unveiled an updated Surface Mouse with haptic feedback. The mouse responds with vibrations when positioning windows, arranging objects and clicking. The model has a customizable button and a mechanical scroll wheel. Sensor sensitivity can be adjusted from 400 to 2,400 dpi. Bluetooth 6.0 connectivity allows the mouse to connect to 3 devices simultaneously. Its operating range in an open area is about 10 meters. The Surface Mouse, available in black and platinum, will go on sale on October 13. It will cost $79.99 (about 140 manats).
The new processor has 6 cores and more powerful components for graphics and AI tasks. The NPU, which handles AI computations, performs 80 trillion operations per second. In the previous generation, that figure was 45 trillion. Microsoft says graphics performance has increased by 60% and on-device AI operations have become 95% faster. According to the company, office applications run 18% faster, while energy efficiency has also increased by 18%. The Surface Pro 12 retains the previous model's aluminum tablet design with a kickstand. The model's 12-inch screen has a resolution of 2196 x 1464 pixels. The display has a 90 Hz refresh rate and brightness of 500 nits. This means the image appears smoother and brighter. The tablet will be sold with 16 GB or 24 GB of RAM. Storage options include 256 GB and 512 GB. The battery lasts up to 15.5 hours when watching video. The device weighs about 0.7 kg. The front camera is 1080p, while the rear camera is 10 MP. The body has 2 USB-C ports. The Surface Laptop 13 features a 13-inch touchscreen. The display has a resolution of 1920 x 1280 pixels and a refresh rate of 60 Hz. Brightness reaches 500 nits. The laptop will be sold with 16 GB or 24 GB of RAM. Storage options are 256 GB and 512 GB. According to the company, the Surface Laptop 13 will run for up to 22.5 hours when watching video. The model weighs about 1.2 kg. The laptop has 2 USB-C ports, a USB-A port and a headphone jack. WiFi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 are used for wireless connectivity. The full-size backlit keyboard has also been retained. The new Microsoft Ink Canvas app will come preinstalled on the Surface Pro 12. The app can be used to draw with a pen, write notes, create images and shorten text. Users of other compatible devices will be able to download the app starting October 13. The Surface Slim Pen is sold separately for $129.99 (about 220 manats). The keyboard is also not included with the device. Both computers will be available in purple, platinum and a new black color. Microsoft also unveiled an updated Surface Mouse with haptic feedback. The mouse responds with vibrations when positioning windows, arranging objects and clicking. The model has a customizable button and a mechanical scroll wheel. Sensor sensitivity can be adjusted from 400 to 2,400 dpi. Bluetooth 6.0 connectivity allows the mouse to connect to 3 devices simultaneously. Its operating range in an open area is about 10 meters. The Surface Mouse, available in black and platinum, will go on sale on October 13. It will cost $79.99 (about 140 manats).