Hands-on with Microsoft's Future Foldables!
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In this hands-on video, Marques Brownlee (MKBHD) tours Microsoft’s lab space to preview two future foldable devices: Surface Neo and Surface Duo. He explains that these units are preproduction prototypes not set for release in the current year, with Microsoft indicating next year as the target window and no official specs yet. The Neo is presented as a tablet-sized dual-screen device with a 360-degree hinge that allows multiple usage modes, including using one or both screens in tandem, while a bezel separates the panels to maintain a safe, durable form factor. Brownlee highlights how the Neo’s design sidesteps some of the most challenging folding-display issues by using a combined inside-outside screen concept and by shielding hinges and edges with protective enclosures. He also notes the software angle, describing Windows 10 X as a fork tailored for the dual-screen form factor to manage cross-screen continuity and app windows. The accessory ecosystem, including a magnet-attached slim keyboard and a magnet-enabled surface pen, is discussed as a clever way to convert the device into a compact workstation or mobile productivity tool. The Duo, in contrast, is a pocket-friendly variant with two smaller screens and a similar 360-degree hinge, designed to remain fully protected in the pocket with no outer display. Brownlee assesses the Duo’s hinge weight and build quality as crucial for a satisfying folding experience, and he remarks on the device running Android, implying collaboration with Google to create a compatible dual-screen Android experience. He closes by positioning the duo and neo within the broader foldable landscape, weighing promises against current market options like Galaxy Fold and Mate X, and invites viewers to share their opinions on the 360-degree hinge concept and the future of folding devices. The video ends with a tease for an upcoming interview with Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and continues into TechTober with more coverage to come, signaling a strong push toward next-year hardware reveals. The overall takeaway is enthusiastic; these prototypes show Microsoft’s commitment to a new, highly multitasking form factor that could reshape portable computing and on-the-go productivity.
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Questions answered
- What is Surface Neo and how does its hinge work?
- Surface Neo is a tablet-sized dual-screen device that uses a 360-degree hinge to fold from a closed state into a single or dual-screen setup. The hinge allows the two displays to rotate completely around so the device can be used as one continuous screen or split across two screens with a bezel separating them.
- What operating system is associated with the Neo and how does it affect multitasking?
- The Neo is associated with Windows 10 X, a fork designed for dual-screen form factors to improve continuity between the two displays, enabling features like windowed apps that can span both screens and seamless app switching.