Microsoft: A PC In Your Pocket
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NEW YORK (CBSMiami/AP) — Microsoft is looking to reboot their Windows devices as the tech giant unveiled several new products at an event Tuesday.
While they showed off a new line of wearables, including an updated fitness tracker and the HoloLens virtual-reality device, all eyes were focused on their next smartphone and tablet.
The lines blur with Microsoft's new Lumia 950 phones as they continue to try to make the PC portable. With an optional dock, you can attach a monitor, keyboard and mouse, and work with apps on the phone just like you would on a Windows 10 desktop.
The Surface Pro 4 tablet is being heralded as the fastest of Microsoft's hybrid tablet series. It's considered 30% faster than its predecessor and 50% faster than the Macbook Air, featuring a 12.3" screen capable of displaying five million pixels. Under the hood, the Surface Pro 4 boasts one terabyte of storage and 12 hours of battery life.
Next up, the Surface Book is a more robust version of the tablet, designed more for actual desktop use. It comes with a removable keyboard and a stylus pen that has built-in integration with certain apps like Photoshop.
Microsoft is hoping to lure those who use Windows desktops and laptops regularly. The company said the new phones are better at complementing those devices than Android and iPhones.
The phones start at $549 and will be available in November. The Surface Pro 4 will retail for $899 and the Surface Book for $1,499 on October 26th. Pre-orders begin October 7th.
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