Microsoft Releases First All-in-One PC, Surface Studio

Through lines Surface, Microsoft wants to show its seriousness in developing the hardware as does Apple and other manufacturers. Preceded by a tablet, then the laptop, now less stay all-in-one PC. And in the event last night, Microsoft finally close the gap through Surface Studio.

Surface Studio is the first AIO PC that Microsoft develop their own from scratch. As a debutant products, design is very innovative. The screen is thinner than end to end, unlike the iMac is slightly convex. This is because Microsoft instill a majority of its components at the bottom of the device, similar to what is done with the HP Envy 27 AIO.

The screen itself is a 28-inch touch panel with a resolution of 4500 x 3000 pixels. Compared 4K TV, he was able to deliver 63 percent more pixels, with highly accurate color reproduction. More unique, the screen is equipped with a special hinge so that the user can adjust its angle from upright to almost flat (20 degrees) with one hand.

Performance can not be doubted, Microsoft offers three different configurations. Varian lowest packing an Intel Core i5 processor sixth generation, 8GB RAM, Nvidia GeForce GTX 965M GPU, plus hybrid HDD and SSD capacity of 1 TB. Those who have more budget, available variants of the Core i7 processors, 32 GB RAM, GTX 980M GPU and 2 TB storage.

In fact, Microsoft designed the Surface Studio specifically for the professional needs, especially with the help of 3D modeling accessories Surface Pen is included in the sales package. At the same time, there is an optional accessory called Surface Dial very special.

This accessory has a variety of functions. The most basic is for scrolling and zooming so that the user's hands do not have to keep moving from keyboard to screen. But that is very unique, Surface Dial you can place it on the screen to create digital tools specific to each application you run, for example, a color palette tool or virtual ruler in a drawing application.

Pre-order Surface Studio in the US region has been opened at this time, but the new marketing will begin early next year. Lowest variant sold for $ 2,999, while the highest penetrate $ 4,199. Accessories Surface Dial itself can be purchased separately for $ 99.