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Surface Pro 4 Review: Microsoft has finally built a tablet that's better than your laptop

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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Microsoft Surface Pro 4 is an almost-perfect laptop replacement </td></tr>
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THE Microsoft Surface Pro 4 is a staggering achievement. It's a stylish, lightweight and lightning fast tablet that can comfortably replace your laptop thanks to its solid kickstand and redesigned Type Cover accessory. But it's not perfect.</div>
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<li><em><span style="color: #339966;"><strong>Pros –</strong></span> Beautiful 12.3inch Display, Lightweight and Stylish Design, Full Windows 10 Operating System, USB 3.0 and MiniDisplay Ports, Expandable via microSD, Accurate Stylus, Comfortable Chiclet QWERTY Keyboard Cover</em></li>
<li><em><span style="color: red;"><strong>Cons –</strong></span> Poor Battery Life, Windows App Store Lacks Compelling Tablet Apps</em></li>
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The Microsoft Surface Pro 4 is a phenomenal device.</div>
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It is thinner than many flagship smartphones yet packs lightning fast internals and a pin-sharp multitouch display.</div>
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Coupled with Microsoft's improved stylus and redesigned keyboard cover and there is little the Surface Pro 4 can't handle.</div>
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Microsoft has always claimed its Surface Pro tablets were good enough to replace your laptop.</div>
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The Surface Pro 3 proved that to be true, but the Microsoft Surface Pro 4 is the first tablet you'll actually want to replace your laptop.</div>
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<em>Express.co.uk</em> has been drafting emails, watching movies, surfing the web, writing articles, doodling on FreshPaint and editing images on Photoshop CC with the Microsoft Surface Pro 4 and redesigned Type Cover for the last week.</div>
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And we have been very impressed – save for one, monumental flaw.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Microsoft has kept the same industrial design as last year, but simply refined the formula </td></tr>
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Out of the box, little appears to have changed with the Microsoft Surface Pro 4.</div>
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Microsoft has not radically altered the industrial design it debuted with the Surface Pro 3 but simply refined the stylish, angular 18-month-old design. That's not a criticism though, the Surface Pro 4 looks reserved, smart and professional.</div>
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The Redmond technology firm has managed to thin the bezels around the display to squeeze a larger 12.3inch display into the same footprint as the Surface Pro 3, which means previous keyboards, accessories and docks can be shared between the two devices.</div>
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The improved, larger display is also sharper and brighter than last year, too. And it looks amazing.</div>
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On paper, the screen resolution of the Surface Pro 4 display clocks in at an impressive 2736 by 1824 – some 267 pixels per inch.</div>
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That pixel-packed screen lets the sharp, angular windows used in Windows 10 really shine. High resolution photographs and films look great on the revamped and pleasantly vibrant 3:2 screen, which works much better in a landscape orientation.</div>
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Compared to its predecessor, the fourth generation Surface Pro is also 76mm thinner and 14g lighter, although you will be hard pushed to notice unless you are comparing the two models side-by-side.</div>
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However you will notice the upgrade to Intel's sixth generation processors, dubbed SkyLake, which run much cooler than the chipmakers' previous generation processors and result in a faster, quieter device.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Intel i5 and i7 processor fuelled variations of the Surface Pro 4 are cooled by fan</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Microsoft has moved the magnets to attach the Surface Pen to the left-hand side </td></tr>
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Microsoft offers its new Surface Pro 4 with either an m3, i5 or i7 Intel processor, coupled with either 4GB, 8GB or 16GB of RAM.</div>
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Our review unit was powered by a 2.4GHz Intel i5 with 8GB of RAM and a 256GB hard drive, which was more than enough to handle photo editing high resolution images in Adobe Photoshop CC, skipping between dozens of tabs in Microsoft Edge and a healthy amount of doodling in OneDrive, too. </div>
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Relying on the Surface Pro 4 as our primary machine, the stylish, svelte fourth-generation Microsoft hybrid tablet consistently impressed with its stellar laptop-esque performance. </div>
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As a result, it's sometimes easy to forget the Surface can be detached from its keyboard, USB mouse and used as a standalone tablet.</div>
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The blockbuster laptop experience offered by the Microsoft Surface Pro 4 is helped by the redesigned Type Cover keyboard, which throws out the flimsy and cramped keys used in last year's model in favour of a full-sized chiclet keyboard.</div>
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The redesigned keys are fast, pleasantly clicky and enjoyable to use.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The redesigned Type Cover is a joy to use, thanks to its pleasantly clickety chiclet keys</td></tr>
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Microsoft has enlarged the trackpad on the Type Cover keyboard by 40 per cent, which is also now made from glass and as a result, is much smoother and more accurate than its predecessor.</div>
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Thankfully, Microsoft has also ditched the small material loop on the Surface Pro 3 Type Cover which was used to attach and store the Surface Pen. Instead, the Redmond firm has fitted the left and right side of the device with some powerful magnets.</div>
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These invisible magnets keep the Surface Pen locked in place throughout the day.</div>
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It is difficult to accidentally knock the Surface Pen from the side of the device, even as it is wrestled in and out of a packed bag.</div>
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Unfortunately, while the Surface Pen is attached to the left-hand side of the Surface, it does block one of the cut-outs to flick open the kickstand at the back of the device. Granted, there is a mirror image on the right-hand side of the device, so the stylus won't stop you setting up the Surface Pro and starting to work, but it does seem like a little bit of an oversight by the design team.</div>
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But for all our lofty praise for the Surface Pro 4 Type Cover, it still doesn't manage to solve a four-year-old issue with the Surface range.</div>
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The Microsoft two-in-one tablet hybrid cannot be used comfortably in your lap.</div>
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The trademark kickstand remains solid as a rock when the Surface Pro 4 is placed on a desk and it can be adjusted and held at any angle.</div>
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But as soon as this cutting-edge device is placed on your knees, it becomes a cumbersome and an unstable nightmare.</div>
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Microsoft's new redesigned Surface Pen deserves a mention, too.</div>
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A similar story to the rest of the Surface Pro 4, the Microsoft stylus has been refined and tweaked - rather than overhauled.</div>
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The new Surface Pen ditches its complicated, two button set-up in favour of a single select button which runs the length of the pen.</div>
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Microsoft's updated stylus now supports 1,024 levels of pressure sensitivity which results in an enjoyable and accurate drawing experience in the technology firm's own OneNote app and powerful third-party desktop applications, like Adobe Photoshop CC.</div>
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The eraser on the top of the Surface Pen is also a welcome addition. As are the updated motion sensors, which put the Pen to sleep whenever it detects that it has been placed on a table, or attached to the device. </div>
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These improvements extend the battery life of the AAA-powered Pen to a full calendar year.</div>
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Unfortunately these advances in battery life do not extend to the Surface Pro 4. In fact, battery life is easily the single biggest failing of Microsoft's almost-perfect mobile work machine. </div>
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In a nutshell, the Microsoft Surface Pro 4 will not last an entire day of work.</div>
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Depending on which applications you have running and your screen brightness settings, it might not last you the morning.</div>
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With the brightness of the stellar 12.3inch display cranked up and with some heavy-duty desktop applications running, the Surface Pro 4 was only able to last a meagre four hours before screaming for its charger.</div>
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That's simply not good enough, especially for a device which advertises itself as being more than a match for any laptop computer.</div>
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Microsoft claims nine hours battery life for video playback, but our review unit fell short there too – checking out after four-and-a-half hours, with screen brightness at its highest and bluetooth and wifi turned on.</div>
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If you spend the majority of your 9 to 5 away from a power outlet, it's probably worth looking elsewhere. Apple's comparable MacBook Air lasts for a staggering 12 hours, for little weight gain over the Surface Pro 4.</div>
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But if you can swallow the inconvenience of carrying a power block around in your bag at all times and don't mind dropping the brightness of the eye-wateringly good display, the Surface Pro 4 is still a great purchase.</div>
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Windows 10 truly shines on this hybrid device.</div>
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Switching between tablet and desktop modes automatically as you attach and detach the keyboard Type Cover is a monumental improvement over the tablet-focused Windows 8.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Surface Pro 4 is endlessly flexible thanks to its full desktop OS and array of universal ports </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">But a lack of compelling tablet apps and the 3:2 aspect ratio mean the device stumbles in portrait </td></tr>
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Windows 10's new universal apps scale and expand intelligently as you resize windows and the operating system's sharp angular software design looks its best on the 267ppi display.</div>
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Unfortunately some of the menus and dialogue boxes in Windows 10 and third-party apps (VLC Player is especially bad) are just too small to action with your fingers, which can be a little frustrating when using the device in tablet mode.</div>
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And the biggest problem with Windows 10 remains its lacklustre App Store offering.</div>
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There is still a drought of any compelling indie developers in the App Store, especially when compared to its Mac counterpart, which is brimming with beautiful third-party alternatives to system apps like calendar and notepad, as well as desktop clients for social media services like Twitter, Facebook and cross-platform messenger, WhatsApp.</div>
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But it's a small quibble and one that's unlikely to affect most Surface Pro 4 users, since the two-in-one boasts the ability to download and run any .exe system file - bypassing the Windows App Store entirely.</div>
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That means you'll be able to run Adobe's full Creative Cloud suite, or access the entire Steam gaming library, stream video games from your Xbox One or edit large video files with Sony Vegas Pro.</div>
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The Surface Pro 4 is an impressive work-horse. Although, it would be nice if the Microsoft bundled a complimentary years' subscription to Office 365 with the device, which works in read-only mode out of the box.</div>
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But that's another minor quibble with an otherwise powerful work machine.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Windows 10 shines on the bright and eye-wateringly sharp 12.3inch display</td></tr>
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</section><section class="text-description">The Microsoft Surface Pro 4 is an almost-perfect laptop replacement.</section><section class="text-description">It's svelte and lightweight but packs powerful laptop-like internals and a vibrant, pixel-packed touchscreen display.</section><section class="pull-quote on-right"><blockquote class="nointellitxt ctx_blocked" id="nointellitxt">
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</section><section class="text-description"> </section><section class="text-description">The full Windows 10 desktop operating system, USB 3.0 port, microSD card reader and Mini DisplayPort mean this device is endlessly flexible and productive, even with the most memory-intensive professional apps.</section><section class="text-description">Microsoft has carefully tweaked and refined the design of its tablet, Type Cover keyboard and stylus to its nexus with the Surface Pro 4.</section><section class="text-description">Granted, the Surface Pro 4 still doesn't work as a recreational tablet, with too few compelling apps in the Windows App Store and an aspect ratio that leaves a lot to be desired when held in portrait mode. </section><section class="text-description">Microsoft's flagship hybrid carries a hefty price tag, too. Especially since as the essential Type Cover is sold separately.</section><div class="p402_hide htmlappend"><section class="text-description"><div style="display:none"></div><script language="JavaScript" type="text/javascript" src="http://admin.brightcove.com/js/BrightcoveExperiences.js"></script><object class="BrightcoveExperience" id="myExperience4536277845001">  <param name="bgcolor" value="#FFFFFF" />  <param name="width" value="648" />  <param name="height" value="365" />  <param name="playerID" value="4581640862001" />  <param name="playerKey" value="AQ~~,AAACT2hWexE~,QV-ElXQT89U_VDxSv3YHBd4nA3r5ipc3" />  <param name="isVid" value="true" />  <param name="isUI" value="true" />  <param name="dynamicStreaming" value="true" />    <param name="@videoPlayer" value="4536277845001" /></object><script type="text/javascript">brightcove.createExperiences();</script></section></div><section class="text-description"><p>Hopefully Microsoft will fix the lacklustre battery life with future OS patches, as the blink-and-you'll-miss-it battery falls well short of the US firm's "nine hours of video playback" claim.</p><p>But despite these faults, its impossible not to love the Microsoft Surface Pro 4.</p><p>The powerful and endlessly flexible set-up proves you can replace a traditional laptop with a tablet and keyboard accessory – a statement that seemed like the feverish day-dream of a madman when Microsoft first unveiled the Surface Pro back in 2012.</p><p>Without a doubt, the Microsoft Surface Pro 4 is the best hardware ever shipped by the firm and heralds the arrival of a credible new device category.</p><p>Welcome to the post-PC world.</p><ul><li>Microsoft has contacted <em>Express.co.uk</em> and reiterated their nine hour battery life claims. The technology firm said it conducted its tests with a 128GB Surface Pro 4 unit with 4GB RAM. The test consisted of full battery discharge during video playback. All settings were default except: Wi-Fi was associated with a network and Auto-Brightness disabled. Battery life varies significantly with settings, usage, and other factors.</li></ul></section>

Surface Pro 4 Review: Microsoft has finally built a tablet that's better than your laptop

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Microsoft's next Surface project might just surprise you

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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Microsoft is believed to have green-lighted a brand-new entry into the Surface range</td></tr>
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MICROSOFT has reportedly canned an upcoming Lumia smartphone in favour of a new entry to the hugely popular Surface range, according to a number of industry sources.</div>
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Microsoft is believed to have green-lighted plans for an Intel-powered Surface Phone, which will showcase the next blockbuster update to its Windows 10 operating system.</div>
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Surface Phone is believed to be a flagship smartphone with an industrial design similar to the Surface Book and Pro 4 tablet.</div>
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The Redmond technology firm recently doubled down in its in-house hardware efforts, demonstrated by the Surface Pro 4 two-in-one hybrid, Lumia 950, Lumia 950XL and stylish, curved Microsoft Band 2 fitness tracker.</div>
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Microsoft also took the wraps off its first laptop <a href="http://newsnewsblog.blogspot.com/2015/10/surface-book-microsofts-eye-watering.html">– the Surface Book –</a> back in October.</div>
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The Surface team behind these sleek and pricey devices are believed to be now the sole department working on the Microsoft smartphone which could go on-sale by mid-2016.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The latest Windows 10 smartphones, the Lumia 950 and 950XL, were unveiled in October </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A flagship smartphone built by the Surface team makes sense for Microsoft</td></tr>
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Like the Surface Book laptop and Surface Pro 4 tablet before it, the Surface smartphone is expected to ship with flagship materials and a premium price tag to match.</div>
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Surface Vice President Panos Panay and his team are believed to be looking into building an all-metal case for the smartphone, which will run Windows 10 Mobile.</div>
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Industry sources claim Intel is heavily involved in the smartphone project.</div>
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The hugely successful chipmaker could help the Surface smartphone bridge the gap between a smartphone and a productive mobile device.</div>
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Microsoft has previously hinted at these ambitions with its recent Lumia 950 series which, thanks to a recent Windows 10 upgrade, can be plugged into any external display and run full-screen desktop apps.</div>
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The mid-2016 release date appears to be in-line with the next major Windows 10 update, dubbed Redstone.</div>
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The blockbuster new update is expected to bring new improved Continuum functionality to allow users to seamlessly transition from one Windows 10 device to the next without interrupting their work.</div>
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PC owners are rumoured to be able to make calls from their desktop device through their Windows 10 smartphone.</div>
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Announcing a new flagship Windows 10 smartphone, designed by the team behind the hugely successful Surface Pro 3 and Pro 4, alongside these new operating system updates makes sense.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Surface VP Panos Panay is believed to be leading the Surface Smartphone team</td></tr>
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Surface Pro 4, Windows 10 Threshold, Band 2: EVERYTHING to expect from the Microsoft Event

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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Microsoft has teased new devices ahead of its Windows 10 event tomorrow </td></tr>
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MICROSOFT is expected to launch a next-generation Surface Pro with a larger display, the Microsoft Band 2, as well as new Windows Phone devices and news of its latest Windows 10 update – dubbed Threshold – at its major press event, later this afternoon.</div>
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Microsoft is expected to unveil its final device refresh of 2015 at a New York Press Event, this afternoon.</div>
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The Redmond technology firm is expected to unveil new Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL handsets as well as a Surface Pro 4, Microsoft Band 2 and <a href="http://newsnewsblog.blogspot.com/2015/10/windows-10-microsoft-finally-addresses.html">news on the latest Windows 10 update</a>, dubbed Threshold.</div>
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Microsoft's big event will kickstart tonight, October 6th, at around 15:00 BST. As ever, <em><a href="http://newsnewsblog.blogspot.com.uk/">NewsNewsBlog</a></em> will bring you all the latest news from Microsoft as it breaks.</div>
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The biggest reveal of the event promises to be the new Microsoft Surface.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Microsoft will unveil a number of hardware refreshes ahead of the Christmas sales rush</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Microsoft Surface Pro unveiled at a similar event, last year</td></tr>
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Dubbed the <strong>Surface Pro 4</strong>, the next generation laptop-tablet hybrid is expected to keep the same footprint as its predecessor – but sport a <em>dramatically</em> larger display.</div>
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The Microsoft Surface Pro 4 is tipped to have an almost bezel-<em>less</em> display, similar to the stunning Infinity Display on the Dell XPS 13.</div>
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This display could be between 4K or 5K, according to some rumours.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The new Surface Pro 4, as imagined by Arabic-language site W4pHub based on the latest rumours</td></tr>
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A new technology – believed to be called Smart Frame – allows Microsoft to change the size of the touchscreen available to the user.<br />
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When the Surface Pro 4 is in tablet mode, for example, the technology will reduce the 13inch display to 12inch – by ignoring users' touches within the unused inch of the screen.</div>
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It is believed this technology will be used to make the device easier to hold, despite its dramatically thinner bezels.</div>
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A lighter and thinner frame is also expected – although don't hold your breath for any significant design changes since Microsoft has previously promised the new hardware will work with <em>all</em> existing accessories.</div>
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Microsoft is also expected to bundle a better stylus with the new Surface, <a href="http://newsnewsblog.blogspot.com/2015/09/ipad-pro-apple-announces-new-129inch.html">which faces new competition from Apple's<strong> iPad Pro</strong></a>.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The leaked images of the Band 2 reveal a sleeker, curved design</td></tr>
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A new Microsoft Band is also expected to be unveiled at the Microsoft event.</div>
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Leaked images of the new hardware reveals a sleek and attractive design, topped with a new curved display.</div>
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A <em>Microsoft Insider</em> leak shows a new metallic finish to the Band 2, marking a move away from the utilitarian rubber Microsoft used in the first generation.</div>
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Finally, the US technology firm is believed to be preparing <strong>two</strong> new Windows Phone smartphones.</div>
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The Lumia 950 and Microsoft Lumia 950 XL are expected to have a 5.2-inch and 5.7-inch WQHD display, respectively.</div>
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Both smartphones will have USB Type-C for charging and syncing. The phones will sport 3GB of RAM, 32GB of internal storage and a 20-megapixel rear camera.</div>
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Rumours point to a new Surface Pen being bundled with the larger Lumia 950 XL, <a href="http://newsnewsblog.blogspot.com/2015/08/samsung-galaxy-note-5-hands-on.html">similar to the Samsung Galaxy Note</a>.</div>

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