Microsoft unveiled Surface Pro 11, Surface Laptop 7 and a USB4 dock

Microsoft unveiled new devices at the AI ​​Tour event in New York. The focus is on updated models of laptops and tablets from the Surface line, as well as a new docking station. Here's a detailed overview.

Surface Pro 11 and Surface Laptop 7

Microsoft launched two new models, the Surface Pro 11 and Surface Laptop 7, both powered by Intel Lunar Lake processors. These are tailored for enterprise customers and represent the first Surface devices equipped with Intel chips, branded as Copilot+ PCs.

Technical Specifications

• Processors: Equipped with Intel Core Ultra 5 or Ultra 7 (Series 2).
• RAM: Options include 16 GB or 32 GB LPDDR5X.
• Storage: Available in 256 GB, 512 GB, or 1 TB SSDs.
• NPU: All versions feature an integrated Neural Processing Unit (NPU). Performance varies with 40 TOPS for the Ultra 5 and 48 TOPS for the Ultra 7.
• Displays: Anti-glare coating on Intel-based models. The Surface Pro 11 NFC and one version of the Surface Laptop 7 come with a card reader.
• Connectivity: Supports Wi-Fi 7. Additionally, 5G support is planned for the Surface Laptop 7.

Design and Availability

• Colors: Offered in Black and Platinum.
• Price: Starting at $1,499 for Intel-based models, while Snapdragon variants begin at $1,099.
• Delivery Date: Pre-orders are open now, with delivery scheduled for February 18, 2025.

New Surface USB4 Dock

Microsoft also unveiled the Surface USB4 Dock, a more compact docking station with fewer ports compared to its predecessor, the Surface Thunderbolt 4.

Specifications

• Ports:
  • Two USB-C ports (one designated for power).
  • One USB-A port.
  • One HDMI port.
  • Ethernet.
• Functionality: Capable of outputting images to two monitors at 4K resolution via HDMI and USB-C ports.
• Price: Priced at $199, which is $100 less than the previous model.
• Sale Date: Already available for pre-order, with the first deliveries set for February 18, 2025.

Closing words

These new products from Microsoft are aimed at meeting the needs of enterprise customers who need modern devices with high performance and advanced artificial intelligence capabilities. The new docking station provides additional functionality for users who need to expand the interfaces of their devices.

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