While the focus of many has been mostly at smartphones, laptops and other handy devices, Microsoft is out to introduce a unique and multi-functional flagship. Its all-in-one package comes in the form of the new Surface Studio.
The release of the latest item reinforces the standing of Microsoft's Surface product lines. Here is a unit that is specially manufactured for brilliant and artistic minds.
The emergence of the Studio has led many to compare Microsoft's flagship with one of the best all-in-one (AIO) devices across the globe. HP's very own Envy 27 has received a lot of favorable comments in the market. The possibility that Microsoft's AIO will surpass the Envy's warm reception has been spearheaded by a lot of speculations about the item's essential specifications.
Primarily, the Studio is the world's thinnest AIO unit. It is equipped with the PixelSense technology which has a higher 192ppi resolution compared to the 4K products. Microsoft's product has the 4,500 x 3,000 pixel enhanced imagery advantage over the HP Envy 27 which only able to project 2,560 x 1,440 pixels.
In terms of touch screen surface, the Studio holds a 28 to 27-inch display over the Envy. Microsoft also provides enthusiasts and users with a Surface Pen and Surface Dial which hasten screen navigation and manage rotary functions.
According to the business magazine Fast Company, Microsoft's expensive market price is associated with a goal designed to assist designers, engineers, illustrators and architects in accomplishing their professional undertakings.
Although it is still unclear what kind of processor variant the Studio will utilize, it is probable that the options will focus on the 65 or the 95-watt deviation of the desktop series. Considering that the HP is only using the 35-watt 'T' chip, Microsoft has the advantage.
When it comes to RAM, the Studio Surface carries a 32GB capacity which doubles the 16GB of the Envy 27.
In terms of graphics, HP's GeForce 950M takes a backseat to Microsoft's 965M card which is powerful enough to manage 3D apps and gaming conditions.