Folding devices have gotten a ton of projectors over the past year, but the Surface Duo has always been one of the most intriguing devices around, and people can finally pre-order it. Microsoft says the Surface Duo will revolutionize the way creatives and professionals work on the go, offering a dual-screen solution on a mobile device, a solution that looks like a multi-monitor setup you might see on a desktop. . It's a unique solution and one that will definitely appeal to the right type of user, and luckily people can pre-order it today, the device will arrive later on September 10.
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(Image credit: Microsoft) Because of the Surface Duo's unique dual-screen setup, users can essentially use the device like they would glue two Android phones together. For example, one of the ways we see ourselves using the device is to have something like Twitter open on one screen while pretending to be "online" in Slack on the other. Microsoft is basically distracting us, but we can certainly see a ton of really useful use cases for the device. However, with a device that looks just as good as the Surface Duo, as well as clear productivity benefits, Microsoft is asking $1,399 (about $1,070, AU$1,960). Surface devices in the computing world have always commanded a high premium because they are essentially the purest version of Windows 10 on a mobile computer. Only time will tell if Microsoft's first foray into in-house mobile phone design pays off in the same way.
All about the material
With the Surface Duo's focus on hyper-productivity, the hardware behind the device is of crucial importance. To that end, the Surface Duo is rocking last year's Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, which is likely to be a huge disappointment for some of the phone hardware enthusiasts.
However, since it's Microsoft, the Redmond giant was able to work with Qualcomm to optimize the processor to work better with this dual-screen setup. We haven't had a chance to get our hands on the device yet, but from what Microsoft has virtually shown us, the hardware is more than capable of multitasking across both screens.
When you pair this older chipset with the fact that the Surface Duo only has 6GB of memory, it feels like the Surface Duo has been in development for too long and mobile hardware has gone beyond what will be featured in this so-called cut. - device de on board.
We reached out to Microsoft to find out why this older hardware was chosen, and here's what they had to say: “The Snapdragon 855 is time-tested and rock-solid, built to meet the needs of demanding experiences. productivity-focused businesses that the Surface Duo was built for. Take advantage of the best of 4G connectivity, delivering the fastest 4G speeds available today. For both connectivity and computer graphics, the Snapdragon 855 simultaneously drives 2 PixelSense displays. It's a fast processor with excellent power management for a day's battery life.
Much of the innovation in Surface Duo design and manufacturing is in OLED display technology, dynamic hinge, system integration, interaction model and software development. . To begin the development of these advanced technologies and also to qualify a mobile device, with multiple postures, we built on an existing platform that allowed for long-term submissions and qualifications during the development of the advanced technology.
The Snapdragon 855 was the perfect fit when the Surface Duo was first developed over 2 years ago, and the stability of the platform and market performance has allowed us to get to market on time. in a timely manner, delivering the productivity-driven performance our customers seek. Ultimately, this older hardware probably doesn't mean much on a daily basis, but with the extremely steep price tag of $1,399 (around £1,070, AU$1,960), it can be a tough sell to anyone who wants the latest. and the best hardware in such an expensive device.
Still, with the way the device supposedly works with Office and the ability to multitask between screens, the lack of the latest hardware might not be a deal breaker for potential buyers; We know that we are still intrigued to see a Surface Phone.
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