As expected, Microsoft was full for your hardware after the new products announced by Apple and Google. Material innovations that have a common DNA: Windows 10. Even kernel, same applications: the new OS aims to provide the same experience, regardless of the screen used. It should be a catalyst for the hardware branch of Redmond which is still struggling to really emerge
Moreover, the fact of bringing together several ads produced in the same event illustrates this design. Highlight the benefits One of the Windows approach, and emphasize the benefits of this OS version on
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To begin his presentation, Microsoft is first attached to demonstrate the success of Windows 10: With 110 000 000 stations equipped 10 weeks including 8 million in companies. A second wave of strong growth expected to be driven by new PC that will “take full advantage of new features of Windows 10,” said Terry Myerson. On this ground include Acer, well positioned in the race.
Redmond has not mentioned the next update of Windows 10, “Threshold 2″, tentatively scheduled for early November according to the latest indices. However, we learn that the Xbox One will be compatible in November
Now to the heart of the ads. Hardware
Hololens: release early 2016-3000 dollars
It has often been mentioned here in the Microsoft virtual reality helmet project for displaying holograms. A new demo was presented quite impressive encorfe once playful around the X-Ray project (whereas until now Hololens was associated with a pro-environment).
We have seen how the “door” player a hologram on the hand, allowing opponents to shoot in 3D (see picture above) …
Microsoft promises Other new experiences and announces more openness to developers. The helmet would be marketed in the first quarter 2016 for a retail price of $ 3,000. Yep …
Band 2: a bracelet connected sexiest
Microsoft can not hear abandon the field of activity trackers with the new version of the Band. The giant did not elaborate on the success of the first version … but ensures that the product has been greatly improved
The radius of novelties. More finesse, a curved screen, the possibility orally respond to SMS, Cortana and obviously moult sensors to monitor everything and anything. Microsoft Health is the app that centralizes all data
Band 2 will be launched on October 30 at a price of 249 dollars
Smartphones:.. The new Lumia play the power board and convergence
Here we are in the heart of ads with the formalization of two new high-end Lumia smartphones: 950 and 950 XL, natively with Windows Mobile 10. The matter is serious because despite beautiful breakthroughs in some countries like France, Microsoft smartphones (formerly Nokia) are still struggling to convince with a global market share of around 3% and even lower in one year.
Obviously, the idea is once again to stress the central role of Windows 10. Coupled with a dedicated dock (Microsoft Display Dock), the new Lumia turn into PC via Continuum function. This dock has an HDMI output, a DisplayPort output and three USB ports to connect a monitor, keyboard, mouse and execute universal applications. Conversely, connected to the PC, the Start menu replicates the smartphone screen while the phone functions remain active. “Putting the power of Windows in your pocket,” summarizes Panos Paney Microsoft. The PC / mobile convergence is promised as she finally palpable?
With this seamless and rich experience, Microsoft hopes to generate a leverage that will boost handset sales. There remains the problem of applications, far fewer Windows Phone as Android or iOS.
The XL 950 and 950 are respectively equipped with a 5.2 inch screen and 5.7 and hexa and octo core processors. They boarded two antennas and a new cooling system (930 tended to much heat).
As usual, the image is in the spotlight with a 20 Mp sensor, the ability to shoot in 4K, triple LED flash … They also have a USB Port Type -C, 32GB storage base and a system for charging 50% of the battery in 30 minutes.
They will be sold at prices of 549 and 649 dollars (599 699 euros) . An entry level model will be launched in December: the Lumia 550 charged 139 dollars
Surface Pro. 4: a lot of improvements
The tablet replaces the PC in a context is pro offers an interesting update. To silence the gossips, Microsoft says that Surface tablets have already brought him 3.5 billion dollars a year. But what about profitability
While waiting for a response, the Surface Pro 4 has strengths to convince: new keyboard, like with a mobile complete with touchpad larger and fingerprint reader, magnetic pen again to 1024 pressure levels, up to 16 GB of RAM and 1TB of storage, 4 USB ports (Apple kiss), 2 4K DisplayPort, Ethernet port
All in a thinner chassis.: 8.4 mm and a similar screen size: 12.3 inches. “It is 50% faster than a MacBook Air and 30% more powerful than the Surface Pro 3 ‘” says Microsoft. It is mainly to compete with the Apple iPad Pro that was largely inspired by the Surface Pro
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It will be launched on October 26, from 899 dollars (989 euros)
Living Book:. the real surprise
Microsoft keep saying that the tablet is supposed replace the laptop, here transformed for the first time in its history by PC manufacturer. The Living Book is indeed the first laptop 2-in-1 made in Microsoft. No mystery. This machine is the high-end and segment with very high potential hybrids, where growth and profitability remain strong
Hybrid therefore, Surface boook is a laptop and a tablet since the keyboard can be detached. The screen is 13.5 inches with 6 million pixels (267 ppi). The slab is designed for fingers but also the stylus. Microsoft seems very proud of his keyboard, “strong 25 years of experience in the field.” The trackpad is glass, as on the last Macbook Pro.
It loads an Intel i7 processor, SSD , a graphics chip G Force NVDIA and battery promising 12 hours of battery life. And accusing 1.5 kilos on the scales. Interestingly: the graphics card is housed in the keyboard because PC games often play with the keyboard. The rest of the components are placed in the tablet game.
“This is the fastest laptop ever made, it is twice as powerful as the Mac Book Pro 13 inch” Microsoft triumph. It will still spend at least 1500 dollars (1649 euros) for the offer. Released October 26.
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