A few hours ago Microsoft announced the Surface Pro 6 and the Surface Laptop 2. Both devices bring big improvements in performance and also come in a nice new black color.

Surface Pro 6

The Surface Pro 6 comes with new 8th-Gen Intel Quad Core processors (Core i5 or Core i7) that bring up to a 67% increase in speed compared to the Surface Pro (5th gen). Depending on the configuration, the new Surface Pro 6 will have 128GB, 256GB, 512GB or 1TB of SSD storage and 8GB or 16GB of RAM.

The screen of the Pro 6 is a 12.3” PixelSense Display with a 2736 x 1824 resolution, 10-point multi-touch, and Corning Gorilla Glass. There is a 5MP camera with 1080p for Skype HD video calls while an 8MP camera with support for 1080p videos sits on the back. It also has 1.6W Dolby speakers for audio and Windows Hello face sign-in for security.

With respect to ports, the Surface Pro 6 has 1 X USB 3.0 Port, a Mini Display Port, a Surface Type Cover port, a 3.5mm audio jack, a MicroSDXC card reader, and a Surface Connect port. Unfortunately, Microsoft did not include a USB type-C port.

The Surface Pro 6 is said to offer up to 13.5 hours of battery life. It comes in a new Classic Black color in addition to Platinum. The Type Covers are available in the aforementioned colors as well as Burgundy and Cobalt Blue. The device measures 292 x 201 x 8.5 mm and weighs 775 grams (792 grams for the Core i7 version). Price starts at $899.

Surface Laptop 2

The Surface Laptop 2 also gets a power boost thanks to the 8th-Gen Intel processors. Microsoft says it is 85% faster than the original. Battery life is still impressive at 14.5 hours and the keyboard is still covered in Alcantara.

The Surface Laptop 2 packs a 13.5” PixelSense Display with a 2256 x 1504 resolution and support for 10-point multi-touch. The display is covered with Gorilla Glass 3 and is Surface Pen enabled.

For connectivity, the Surface Pro 6 has a USB 3.0 port, a 3.5mm audio jack, a Mini Display port, and a Surface Connect port. Yes, it doesn’t have a USB type-C port too which is a bummer.

There is a 720p HD webcam, Windows Hello secure sign-in, Omnisonic Speakers with Dolby Audio, and a stereo microphones. The Surface Pro 6 weighs  1.25 kg (1.28 kg for the Core i7 model) and measures 308.1 x 223.27 x 14.48 mm.

It comes in a new Classic Black Color like the Surface Pro 6 but is also available in Cobalt, Burgundy, and Platinum. Starting price is $999.

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The Surface Pro 6 and Surface Laptop 2 are available right for pre-order in the US, Canada, Austria, Chian, Germany, Ireland, Japan, New Zealand, and the UK. Other countries will get it in 2019.

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A Vietnamese website has shared hands-on images of the Microsoft Surface Pro 6 that is expected to go official at the 2018 Microsoft hardware event on Oct. 2. The new images have revealed the design of the Surface Pro 6 along with some of its specs.

The Microsoft Surface Pro 6 images reveal that its appearance is very similar to the last year’s Surface Pro 5 (also known as Surface Pro 2017). The upcoming Surface Pro 6 does not feature a USB-C port. The connectivity features that are visible on the device include 3.5mm audio jack, a USB port, a mini Display port and a proprietary Surface Connector

The device is expected to feature a 12.3-inch PixelSense display that will carry support for 2736 x 1824 pixels. The screen of the device is surrounded by thicker bezels. Compared to the last year’s model, the corners of the Surface Pro 6 appear more rounded.

The Surface Pro 6 is expected to arrive with 8^th generation Intel Core processors. The device in the leaked images is powered by 8^th gen Intel Core i5. It is equipped with 8 GB of RAM and an inbuilt storage of 128 GB. It will come loaded with Windows 10 and it is also equipped with Bluetooth 4.1 and Wi-Fi 802.11ac.

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As of this writing, there is no information available on the pricing of the Surface Pro 6. Popular tipster Roland Quandt has claimed that the upcoming Surface Pro 6 will be carrying the same prices as the predecessor model. Rumors have it that the Redmond tech giant may announce the Surface Laptop 2 alongside the Surface Pro 6 on Oct. 2.

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Microsoft is reportedly working on Surface Pro 6 tablet. Fresh information that has surfaced today reveals that it is codenamed as Carmel and it is likely to go official by mid-2019. It is speculated that the device will be arriving with a revamped design.

The Surface Pro 6 is speculated to feature the latest Intel processors and it is also expected come equipped with USB-C as the company has already made the port available on the Surface Book 2 that was launched last year. However, some industry experts are of the view that the Redmond-based company will retain the proprietary Surface Connector on the next-generation Surface Pro tablet.

Rumors are rife that the company will be also launching two low-priced Surface tablets that will arrive to rival with sixth generation Apple iPad that is priced at $329. These tablets are likely to debut in summer this year. Latest information reveals that the two forthcoming cheaply priced Surface tablets are codenamed as Lex and Libra.

It is speculated that the competitor device by Microsoft may cost around $400. The low-cost Surface tablets are likely to arrive with 10-inch screens, Intel processors, USB-C and battery that can last for up to 9.5 hours. The smaller tablets are expected to weigh 20 percent less than the fifth-generation Surface Pro.

In 2012, Apple had tried to challenge Apple by launching Surface RT slates driven by Windows RT OS and Nvidia chip. The Surface RT devices were met with lukewarm response and since it shifted it focused on launching Intel powered Surface Pro devices that run on Windows 10 Pro. It seems that Microsoft will make a second attempt this year to rival Apple in low-priced tablet segment.

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Before announcing the low-priced Surface tablets as well as 2019 Surface Pro, Microsoft is also rumored to launch a refreshed version of its fifth-generation Surface Pro. It is tipped to feature the eighth-generation Intel processor and are likely to be announced this fall.

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