When Microsoft launched its first Surface product, the Surface RT, it used an Arm architecture. Subsequent versions also used NVIDIA Tegra and Qualcomm Snapdragon processors before fully adopting Intel processors with the Surface 3. At this event, Microsoft announced the new Surface Pro X, which once again uses an Arm architecture, perhaps trying to prove that its original design concept was not a failure.
Due to its recent collaboration with Qualcomm on always-connected laptops, the Surface Pro X shares many of its design philosophies. Not only does it utilize a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor (likely the Snapdragon 8cx) as its foundation, but it also features the SQ1 processor, powered by the Snapdragon AI Engine and boasts an overall power consumption of 7W. It also runs the full Windows 10 operating system and can even access the Windows Store for app content.
In fact, Microsoft and Qualcomm's previous collaboration has already enabled Arm architecture devices to stably run the Windows 10 operating system and use all Windows 10 environment application services in a compatible or simulated manner. Therefore, the Surface Pro X can naturally have highly compatible and stable performance.
The Surface Pro X features a 13-inch body with an extremely narrow bezel design, weighing only 762 grams. The keyboard design is the same as the Surface Pro, and a set of wirelessly rechargeable Surface Slim Pen styluses are hidden in the concave part, allowing users to use content by handwriting at any time.
Because it uses a processor designed in collaboration with Qualcomm, Surface Pro X can also use 4G LTE services via a SIM card, providing a constant online experience.
In terms of suggested retail price, Surface Pro X will be sold at a starting price of US$999 and is expected to be officially launched on November 11 this year.
