Microsoft‘s AI-PCs are here with new NPUs (Neural Processing Units), a purpose built OS and of course, Co-Pilots.
Will this make me ditch my trusted MacBook Pro? On the ‘surface’ these machines look pretty good, only time will tell. Especially since Apple‘s WWDC is just around the corner.
Microsoft dropped several nuggets during their Surface announcements, here are some highlights:
1. Introduction of Copilot Plus PCs: This is a new category of AI-powered PCs with Arm-based Snapdragon X Elite and Plus processors. Future models will include Intel and AMD chips.
Copilot Plus PCs are 58% faster than the M3 MacBook Air (!), optimized for AI features in Windows 11.
2. New AI Feature -> Recall:
A new tool running locally on devices to log and retrieve user interactions.
Helps find past conversations in apps like Discord or specific PowerPoint slides. Definitely sounds useful. It would be interesting how it takes care of privacy.
3. Enhanced Copilot Integrations in Windows 11:
Copilot will provide suggestions in Settings, edit files in File Explorer, and write responses to notifications.
Integration of OpenAI’s new GPT-4o model for screen-based question answering.
3. New Surface Pro: features new NPUs, Snapdragon X Elite and Plus chips from Qualcomm, 90% faster than the previous generation. Option for an OLED display, available in four colors, starting at $999.99. Compatible with the new Surface Pro Flex Keyboard.
4. New Surface Laptop 6:
AI-ready Snapdragon X Elite and Plus chips, refreshed design with thinner bezels and a haptic touchpad.
More than 80% faster than the previous generation, up to 22 hours of video playback.
Available in 13.8- and 15-inch display options, starting at $999.99, in four colors.
5. Software Optimization for Copilot Plus PCs:
Partnerships with Adobe and others to optimize apps for Copilot Plus PCs.
Native Arm64 versions of Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, Firefly, and Express available today; Illustrator and Premiere Pro coming this summer.
AI features in DaVinci Resolve, CapCut, Cephable, LiquidText, and Djay Pro.
Wait, what? AI features in Djay Pro? Sign me up! 😄
Microsoft’s strategic vision to lead the AI revolution in personal computing is a refreshing change from their recent Windows franchise performance . With the introduction of Copilot Plus PCs, enhanced AI features, and strategic partnerships, Microsoft is making this space exciting.
What are your thoughts on Microsoft’s Surface announcements?
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Data: Microsoft blog, The Verge
