In January, Microsoft promised to introduce its inaugural Surface PCs, equipped with a specialized Copilot button on the keyboard for swift access to the chatbot. Now, the company is delivering on that commitment.
The inclusion of the button located to the left of the arrow keys marks a significant evolution in computer keyboard design, representing one of the most substantial changes in decades. While Lenovo holds the title of the largest PC seller, Microsoft, running the widely-used Windows operating system, introduces this innovation. Lenovo, along with Dell and HP, has announced its own PCs incorporating the Copilot keys.
Historically, the Surface lineup has served as a flagship for showcasing the potential of Windows machines. Microsoft aims to emphasize the convenience of accessing generative artificial intelligence with just one keystroke on its latest devices: the new convertible Surface Pro 10 for Business and Surface Laptop 6 for Business.
When users input a few words into the Copilot feature, which utilizes AI models from Microsoft-backed OpenAI, remote data centers execute the necessary computational tasks to generate a response.
Microsoft is branding its latest machines as AI PCs, featuring a key that enables users to access the Copilot panel on the right side of the screen at any time, alongside advanced silicon technology. Each computer is equipped with an Intel Core Ultra processor incorporating a specialized neural processing engine (NPU). Surface devices have integrated NPUs since 2019.
The inclusion of NPUs in these PCs offers advantages such as improved responsiveness and enhanced security. Recent AI functionalities introduced in Windows 11, such as automatic audio transcription and simulated eye contact in video calls, leverage the NPU, thereby freeing up other resources on the chip for additional tasks.
This launch follows Apple’s introduction of MacBook Air laptops equipped with an upgraded Neural Engine accelerator in the custom M3 chip, positioning them as leading consumer laptops for AI applications, according to Apple.
The new Surface Pro and Surface Laptop models, starting at $1,199, can be customized with up to 64GB of RAM and 1TB of storage. Pre-orders are now available in select markets, with shipping scheduled to commence on April 9th.
While Microsoft has initially focused on commercial availability for these Surface models, a spokesperson emphasized the company’s ongoing commitment to consumer devices. They stated that creating devices that deliver exceptional AI experiences aligns closely with Microsoft’s mission to empower both individuals and organizations. This commercial release marks the first phase of this endeavor.
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