Microsoft Surface getting an All-in-One PC in October

Posted on Friday, September 09 2016 @ 12:09 CEST by Thomas De Maesschalck
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Looks like there isn't a whole lot of news to post today, there are a couple of tidbits here and there but overall it looks like a calm day. My first news post of the day is about an upcoming new Surface product from Microsoft.

The software giant will reportedly roll out a fall hardware launch in late October and Microsoft watcher Mary Jo Foley from ZD Net claims this will include "Cardinal", an all-in-one computer that can turn your desk into a studio.

There's not a lot of certainty about how big of a launch this will be, previous rumors suggested Cardinal may come in one, two and/or three different screen sizes (21, 24 or 27-inch).
Microsoft, predictably, isn't sharing specifics as to what it will showcase at the event, or even acknowledging there will be such an event. I asked.

Last I heard, this fall rollout might feature minor refreshes of some of the company's existing Surface tablets with newer, faster, processors and possibly a couple other minor feature updates. But new devices like the expected Surface Book 2 and Surface Pro 5 aren't likely to get their big reveals until spring 2017. Surface Phone, if it does materialize, could be considerably later, sources say.
Besides a showcase of the new Surface products, Microsoft's fall hardware launch event will also highlight a bunch of products from the company's partners. The rumored date for the event is October 26th.


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Thomas has been messing with computer since early childhood and firmly believes the Internet is the best thing since sliced bread. Enjoys playing with new tech, is fascinated by science, and passionate about financial markets. When not behind a computer, he can be found with running shoes on or lifting heavy weights in the weight room.



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