2019 Microsoft Surface Family Impressions!
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The video presents a first hands-on look at Microsoft’s refreshed 2019 Surface lineup, starting with the Surface Pro 7 as the baseline upgrade. Marques Brownlee breaks down the key specifications, noting the shift to 10th generation Intel Ice Lake processors, a claimed 10-hour battery life, and the inclusion of USB-C alongside a full-size USB-A port. He highlights design refinements, such as the return to a magnesium body and the new USB-C port, and discusses practical implications like fast charging that can reach 80 percent in about 30 minutes. The Surface Pro 7 is framed as a modest refresh rather than a dramatic leap, with improvements in everyday usability, including better wake behavior and keyboard experience, while maintaining the familiar 12-inch 3:2 display form factor and two color options. The discussion then moves to the Surface Laptop 3, which introduces USB-C support, a single USB-C and USB-A combo, and two size options (13-inch and 15-inch) with a cleaner, more minimal aesthetic, larger trackpad, and a choice of materials and finishes. The 15-inch option leans into AMD Ryzen processors, contrasting with the 13-inch model that uses updated Intel CPUs, both offering fast charging and high pixel density touch displays. Marques concludes the laptop section by highlighting tastefully executed industrial design that blends well with Windows 10, and expresses personal interest in the 13-inch matte black variant as a potential daily driver due to its software flexibility and port selection. Finally, the Surface Pro X is unveiled as the standout moment of the event: a thinner, ARM-based tablet with two USB-C ports, a 13-inch display, and a new custom silicon (SQ1) with an Adreno GPU and neural processing block, designed for longer battery life and LTE connectivity. He praises the redesigned kickstand, the Alcantara keyboard accessory, and the Surface Slim Pen with a magnetic charging slot, while noting trade-offs like the lack of a headphone jack and expandable storage. The video closes with an overall impression that the Pro X, Laptop 3, and Pro 7 each offer compelling options for different workflows, and Marques teases upcoming hands-on reviews and a potential MacBook Pro comparison as additional coverage before the holiday season.
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Questions answered
- What are the main new devices shown in the 2019 Surface lineup?
- The video covers the Surface Pro 7, Surface Laptop 3, and Surface Pro X as the main new devices, along with mentions of related accessories and the updated USB-C integration.
- Which Surface device does Marques seem most excited about, and why?
- Marques expresses the strongest initial excitement for the Surface Pro X, noting its ARM-based design, new keyboard and Slim Pen, and the promise of better portability and battery life.