During the last 2 may 2017 new York presentation EDU, Microsoft announced not only the previously considered new, designed for education, operating system-Windows 10’s, but the laptop Surface. Computers running Windows for years dominated the field of education, but then Apple changed the situation in favor of its products — iPod, iMac and iPhone. With the arrival of Google Chrome OS and Chromebook the schools have relatively inexpensive and safe way to navigate in the Network.
And Microsoft has decided to give teachers an easy way to manage the settings of computers in the classroom. Computers because the Chromebook has received some distribution in the field of education. As reported by Google, over 20 million students in the world use these laptops.
The new Surface Laptop running the operating system Windows 10’s limiting the sources of one application only for Windows Store and thus providing a more secure web navigation. And its hardware and software new product differs from already known users of the devices Surface. In the United States its price, which depends on the configuration, will start with 999 dollars.
Surface Laptop very slim laptop with 13.5-inch display — its thickness is only 14.5 mm. It weighs 1.25 kilograms, and thus it was easier 13-inch MacBook Pro. The size of the Laptop Surface (in millimeters) — 308,1 x 223,27 x 14,48.
The ratio of the sides it is protected by glass Gorilla Glass 3 screen — 3:2. Display resolution 2256 x 1504 pixels. The display is touch sensitive and it uses the thinnest of laptops used in the sensor module. Laptop screen supported Surface Pen, but he is not able to turn 360 degrees. The ability to remove the keyboard and use the computer as a tablet is also missing, which is very unusual for a device with a touch screen.
The space around the keyboard is covered with fabric. The laptop features a full-size USB 3.0 port and Mini DisplayPort. Microsoft still avoids using ports for USB Type-C. present Instead of a proprietary Surface Connect, which can be used with the Dock Surface from Microsoft, the price of which is $ 200.
Microsoft notes that the amount of energy in the battery of her new laptop to last 14.5 hours of video playback. The laptop is equipped with a sensor of ambient lighting.
Minimum configuration your Surface Laptop is based on Intel Core i5. The amount of RAM is 4 gigabytes. The capacity of its SSD — 128 GB.
In various configurations of the laptop will be used processors Intel Core i5 or i7. The RAM — 4, 8 or 16 gigabytes. Different versions of the Laptop Surface provides a storage capacity of 128, 256 or 512 gigabytes.
There are also support 720p HD camera, stereo microphones, speakers and a 3.5 mm Jack for headphones. Security is ensured by the TPM chip with Windows Hello, provides entrance for facial recognition user.
Operating system laptop — Windows 10’s free to move from Windows 10 Pro to 31 December 2017.
Windows 10’s designed for students and those users who are looking for a more simple and safe ways to work with your laptop. The closest comparison can be called Google Chromebook Pixel which operating system Google Chrome OS combined with premium hardware and related costs. At first glance, Surface Laptop would be more attractive with a full version of Windows 10 (and the upgrade option, Microsoft will also be).
Windows 10’s would be more interesting software product in the case if several computer manufacturers, including HP, Dell and Acer would offer its hybrid devices or just laptops with touch screens at prices below 200 or even $ 300.
Is there a need for users premium laptop running the operating system allows you to install apps exclusively from the Windows Store?
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