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Microsoft Unveils $2,999 Surface Studio
Ahead of an Apple event Microsoft announced the Surface Studio. A 28-inch All-in-one desktop PC that mixes the popular tablet while being with a desktop for consumers. It uses a super slim 12.5mm touchscreen display, according to Microsoft the world's thinnest LCD monitor.
The 13.5 million pixels 4500x3000 resolution display (3:2) display features "TrueColor" technology aimed at filmmakers and photographers, report techtimes. The Surface Studio is equipped with a quad-core i7 processor, a NVIDIA 980M GPU, 2 TB hard drive and 32 GB of RAM.
It also has four USB 3.0 ports, with slots for a SD card, Mini DisplayPort, audio and ethernet cables. Along with its 2.1 surround sound speakers that are located in the front of the display, the PC also comes with a microphone so that the consumer can use Cortana from across the room to increase their productivity. The Surface Studio features a hinge (made up of two chrome arms that make up the base) that allows it to be folded down nearly flat with a push. It's ability to change orientation transforms it from being just another desktop PC to essentially a large tablet, as the desk turns into an art studio with the desktop becoming a virtual piece of paper or creative space.
This feature is ideal for marking up Word documents or creating 3D content with its update to the Paint app that is now being called Paint 3D. This means the touchscreen on this PC also works with the Surface Pen, but Microsoft also announced a new gadget called the Surface Dial, which is a creative tool that works on the screen of the Studio and triggers menus like screen brightness or scrolling—ideal for artists, designers, architects and the like.
| Surface USD | 2999 USD | 3499 USD | 4199 USD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Core i5 | Core i7 | Core i7 |
| RAM | 8GB | 16GB | 32GB |
| GFX | GTX965M 2GB | GTX 964M 2GB | GTX980M 4GB |
| Storage | 1TB | 1TB | 2TB |
Microsoft's Surface Studio has a retail price of $2,999 for the Skylake i5, GTX 965 M, 8 GB DDR4 and 1 TB storage version. The top model Skylake i7, GTX 980 M, 32 GB of DDR4 RAM and 2 TB storage model would cost $4199. Preorders for the new PC start today, with the computer to be released "in limited quantities" this holiday season.
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#5351379 Posted on: 10/27/2016 09:30 AM
Honestly for such price i was expecting a 1080m or something like that, coupled with SSD's only. Disgusting.
I mean really this is disgusting, and some fella that doesnt know anything about the hardware will buy it and think hes on par with Mac lovers.
Honestly for such price i was expecting a 1080m or something like that, coupled with SSD's only. Disgusting.
I mean really this is disgusting, and some fella that doesnt know anything about the hardware will buy it and think hes on par with Mac lovers.
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#5351389 Posted on: 10/27/2016 10:11 AM
Honestly for such price i was expecting a 1080m or something like that, coupled with SSD's only. Disgusting.
I mean really this is disgusting, and some fella that doesnt know anything about the hardware will buy it and think hes on par with Mac lovers.
This thing is years ahead over an Imac... the Imac have suddenly take a decade old. Its a fixed screen on a table. Here you get a 28" 4500x3000 ( a 27" Waco Cintiq is 2700$ without the PC for run it ), P3 , its a beautyfull alternative for digital artist. This dial is amazing, tactile and full pen support, it is a digital paint table as an AIO. Its funny, if i was going wild and imagine the future of the I-Mac, i will surely end on something close to the Studio. ( in fact, i ask me what could do Apple for make evolve the Imac now ).
Ofc it is not much aimed at gamers.. It is not the aimed public.
You have no idea what this announce have done in the digital content creators circle.
dont worry, you will get a refresh with a 1080M surely in some month or with vega.
Honestly for such price i was expecting a 1080m or something like that, coupled with SSD's only. Disgusting.
I mean really this is disgusting, and some fella that doesnt know anything about the hardware will buy it and think hes on par with Mac lovers.
This thing is years ahead over an Imac... the Imac have suddenly take a decade old. Its a fixed screen on a table. Here you get a 28" 4500x3000 ( a 27" Waco Cintiq is 2700$ without the PC for run it ), P3 , its a beautyfull alternative for digital artist. This dial is amazing, tactile and full pen support, it is a digital paint table as an AIO. Its funny, if i was going wild and imagine the future of the I-Mac, i will surely end on something close to the Studio. ( in fact, i ask me what could do Apple for make evolve the Imac now ).
Ofc it is not much aimed at gamers.. It is not the aimed public.
You have no idea what this announce have done in the digital content creators circle.
dont worry, you will get a refresh with a 1080M surely in some month or with vega.
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#5351391 Posted on: 10/27/2016 10:23 AM
This MS hardware is not for general public. But I can sure see Apple trembling. This is actually great hardware for professionals and not at all overpriced once you compare it to other similar stuff on the market.It doesn't mean that I would spend my money on it but a lot of creators will consider this before buying a mac. If apple can have success with their crap, overpriced, overhyped products I sure can see MS having a go at their market
This MS hardware is not for general public. But I can sure see Apple trembling. This is actually great hardware for professionals and not at all overpriced once you compare it to other similar stuff on the market.It doesn't mean that I would spend my money on it but a lot of creators will consider this before buying a mac. If apple can have success with their crap, overpriced, overhyped products I sure can see MS having a go at their market
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#5351401 Posted on: 10/27/2016 11:08 AM
In the first post, it clearly says "a desktop for consumers" so it appears not to be aimed exclusively at graphic designers/artists/architects or other professionals in that area so the comments about it being overpriced and using laptop parts does seem justified in that respect!
Obviously the main selling point (and the high price) is the 'better than 4K Touchscreen', but can the 965M/980M cope well enough with 3D content at 4500x3000 resolution? Also, are these upscaled to that resolution as the spec for 9xxM says they have a max res of 3840 x 2160?
Also, can't find a GTX964M so must be a typo in the graphic and means GTX965M.
In the first post, it clearly says "a desktop for consumers" so it appears not to be aimed exclusively at graphic designers/artists/architects or other professionals in that area so the comments about it being overpriced and using laptop parts does seem justified in that respect!
Obviously the main selling point (and the high price) is the 'better than 4K Touchscreen', but can the 965M/980M cope well enough with 3D content at 4500x3000 resolution? Also, are these upscaled to that resolution as the spec for 9xxM says they have a max res of 3840 x 2160?
Also, can't find a GTX964M so must be a typo in the graphic and means GTX965M.
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I would like to thank praze, Denial and PrMinisterGR for the only sane comments so far (praze wins overall for best first post ever).
For the people going on about how it doesn't have desktop class components, is underpowered, etc. IT'S NOT A FECKING GAMING MACHINE. It's aimed at content creators. The screen for example will prioritize accurate colour representation rather than a quick refresh rate.
Having said that, I'd love to boot up Homeworld Remastered on it