What you need to know
- Surface Pro 7+ for Business was announced earlier today.
- Microsoft Mechanics has posted a deep dive video outlining new.
- Surface Pro 7+ now has a thinner screen that allows for a larger battery.
Earlier this morning, Microsoft announced the Surface Pro 7+ for Business targeting enterprise and education markets. The announcement leaves room for a consumer-focused Surface Pro 8 later this year, while today it offers businesses and modern hardware.
With Surface Pro 7+ for Business, with 11th generation Intel processors, 4G LTE, new security features, up to 32GB of RAM and a removable SSD, there’s a lot to like about Surface Pro 7+ for Business, even if it’s harder to buy (for non-businesses).
Microsoft has now released a deep dive video covering Surface Pro 7+ for Business, which goes more into the refreshed laptop.
| Category | Surface Pro 7+ |
|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 10 Pro |
| Show | 12.3-inch PixelSense, 3: 2 aspect ratio, 2736×1824 (267 PPI) |
| Processor | 11th generation Intel Core i3-1115G4 (Wi-Fi) 11th Intel Core i5-1135G7 (Wi-Fi or LTE) 11th generation Intel Core i7-1165G7 (Wi-Fi) |
| Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics (i3) Intel Iris Xe Graphics (i5, i7) |
| Memory | 8 GB or 16 GB LPDDR4x (Wi-Fi or LTE) 32 GB LPDDR4x (Wi-Fi) |
| Storage | 128 GB SSD or 256 GB SSD (Wi-Fi or LTE) 512 GB SSD or 1 TB SSD (Wi-Fi) |
| Rear camera | 8MP autofocus (1080p) |
| Front camera | 5MP (1080p) |
| Safety | TPM 2.0 Windows Hello Face Verification Camera |
| Connections | Bluetooth 5.0 Wi-Fi 6 802.11ax 4G Snapdragon X20 LTE Modem (Optional) |
| Hawens | A USB-C A USB-A A microSDXC A Surface Connect + Surface keyboard connector 3.5 mm headphone jack |
| Battery | Up to 15 hours (Wi-Fi) Up to 13.5 hours (LTE Advanced) |
| Size | 11.5 “x 7.9” x 0.33 “(292 mm x 201 mm x 8.5 mm) |
| Weight | i3, i5: 775 g (1.70 lb) i7: 790 g (1.74 lb) |
| Colours | Platinum Black |
| Prices | From $ 899 |
| Availability | Middle January 2021 |
Most engineering is familiar, but there are also interesting things.
For example, the performance in Surface Pro 7+ for Business is now thinner (not the edge, we’re talking deep). Microsoft uses the same display technology as the pioneer in Surface Pro X in Surface Pro 7+ for Business. The result? Microsoft can pack a larger battery of 50.4 watts per hour. The previous Surface Pro 7 had only one 43.2 watt hour.
Combined with the 11th generation Intel processors, which deliver 2.1 times the performance of the 10th generation Surface Pro 7, it’s no wonder that Surface Pro 7+ gets 4.5 hours of business improvement. Even the LTE version is rated 13.5 hours, three hours longer than Surface Pro 7.
Microsoft is also showcasing some of the new packaging ideas they use for Surface Pro 7+ for Business, which reduce costs, delivery weight, are cheaper for the environment and facilitate the distribution of larger quantities of devices to businesses.
Source: Microsoft
You can also see where the removable SSD door is and how it all works in the video.
Finally, as in the previous Surface Pro with LTE, Microsoft only offers 4G LTE Advanced in the Core i5 model. The reason for this is that the Core i7 has a fan, but the Core i5 model does not. Microsoft is replacing the 4G LTE modem with the fan, which saves space and means Microsoft did not have to redesign the 4G model.
Business and education customers in select markets in Asia, Europe and North America can order Surface Pro 7+ from their local retailers today, and shipping begins later this week. Prices start at $ 899 and rise to $ 2800 for the new 32GB / 1TB option.
Better and faster than ever
Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ for business
Looks faster with LTE
To meet the needs of enterprise and education markets, Microsoft’s Surface Pro 7+ brings some new features to its classic laptop. With an option for LTE, removable SSD and the latest Intel processors, Surface Pro 7+ should be an excellent choice in the field.
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