Microsoft Surface Pro X (2020) Launched in India for Rs 1.5 Lakh
Oct. 3, 2020Alongside the newSurface Laptop Go, Microsoft this week also unveiled an updatedSurface Pro X2-in-1 convertible with ‘Windows 10 Home on ARM‘ and always-on LTE connectivitylike its predecessor. In its new, updated avatar, the device comes with a more powerful processor thatMicrosoftclaims increases not only its performance, but also its battery life. While Microsoft is non-committal about whether the former will ever make it to Indian shores, the latter has already got an official launch date and pricing in the country.
The newSurface Pro X comes with the new Microsoft SQ 2 processordesigned with Qualcomm. The chip incorporates the Adreno 690 GPU and a Snapdragon X24 LTE modem for always-on connectivity. The laptop features a 13-inch PixelSense touchscreen Display with 2,880 x 1,920 pixels, 3:2 aspect ratio and 10-point multitouch. There’s also up to 16GB of LPDDR4x RAM and up to 512GB of SSD storage. On the software side of things, the device runs Windows 10 Home on ARM out-of-the-box.Image Courtesy: Microsoft
The exact battery capacity is unspecified, but Microsoft claims that it could last up to 15 hours on a single charge. Wireless connectivity options include Wi-Fi 5 (noWiFi 6, sadly),Bluetooth 5.0and LTE (viananoSIM and eSIM support). The device also offers GPS and GLONASS support. The Surface Pro X also includes 2x USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 ports and a Surface Connect port for charging. On-board sensors include an accelerometer, a gyroscope, a magnetometer (e-compass) and an ambient light sensor.
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