Microsoft this week shipped new firmware updates for Surface Pro (2017 and LTE) and the first generation Surface Book.
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Thinking About the Surface Release Cadence (Premium)
BY Paul Thurrott with 0 Comments
Today, Microsoft is bringing dual-core weapons to a quad-core fight. It is artificially limiting its ability to compete.
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Can We Trust Surface? (Premium)
BY Paul Thurrott with 0 Comments
I'm routinely asked whether we can trust Microsoft Surface. It's a fair question. This is where I stand.
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Surface Book 2’s First Firmware Update Brings Stability Improvements
BY Mehedi Hassan with 6 Comments
The first ever firmware update for Surface Book 2 brings stability improvement for some drivers, as well as Windows Mixed Reality support.
Microsoft Updates Several Surface Devices
BY Paul Thurrott with 14 Comments
Microsoft has unleashed a tsunami of firmware and driver updates for Surface Laptop, Surface Pro (2017), Surface Book and Surface Pro 3.
Microsoft Announces Surface Book 2
BY Paul Thurrott with 32 Comments
Surprise! Microsoft will ship Surface Book 2 next month. And this version comes in both 13- and 15-inch variants.
Microsoft Issues Reliability Updates for Surface Book, Pro 4
BY Paul Thurrott with 17 Comments
Microsoft this week issued a set of firmware updates for Surface Book and Surface Pro 4.
Microsoft Stops Offering 1TB Surface Book
BY Brad Sams with 20 Comments
Microsoft is no longer offering the 1TB Surface Book on its website and is cutting the price on a few other SKUs.
Waterfield Designs Syde Surface Book Case Review
BY Paul Thurrott with 16 Comments
The Waterfield Designs Syde Surface Book Case is an intriguing option for anyone looking for a minimalist laptop bag for a Surface Book, Surface Pro 4, or any 13-inch device.
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Don’t Be Concerned by the Surface Release Schedule (Premium)
BY Paul Thurrott with 0 Comments
On the eve of Microsoft's next press event, anxiety is high: Surface Pro 4 and Surface Book are now over 18 months old and there are no replacements in sight. What's going on?
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Microsoft Again Issues Surface Book, Surface Pro 4 Fixes for Creators Update Only
BY Paul Thurrott with 8 Comments
Following in the footsteps of a similar set of updates from three weeks ago, Microsoft has again issued updates for Surface Book and Surface Pro 4. But only for those already on Windows 10 version 1703.
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Some Thoughts About a Surface Pro Refresh and the Spring Hardware Event (Premium)
BY Paul Thurrott with 0 Comments
The other day, I revealed the first concrete information about the next version of Surface Pro. Today, I'd like to expand on that a bit by thinking through what this information means for Surface and the Spring hardware event.
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Microsoft Issues Surface Book, Surface Pro 4 Fixes for Creators Update Only
BY Paul Thurrott with 8 Comments
If you're using a Surface Book or Surface Pro 4 with Windows 10 version 1703, you should check out Windows Update today: You've got some updates waiting.
Microsoft Expands Availability of Newest Surface Devices
BY Paul Thurrott with 5 Comments
Microsoft will bring Surface Studio, Surface Dial, and Surface Book with Performance Base to more markets in April. So none of these devices will be updated anytime soon.
