Microsoft shocked the world when it unveiled its first ever desktop PC in late 2016 with the Surface Studio, but, two years later were salivating yet again over the prospect of the sequel.Just imagine, a Surface Studio, but with more powerful components, a sharper screen and the latest in wireless technology the Surface Studio 2 could be the perfect opponent for Apples ever-evolving iMac portfolio.However, there has been little to no solid information, leaks or rumors regarding the Surface Studio 2, but weve at least heard that its going to happen.
So, with that faint sliver of information, lets take a closer look at the possibilities of a Surface Studio 2.Cut to the chaseWhat is it The would-be second Surface Studio desktopWhen is it out Possibly between September and November 2018What will it cost Likely as much as if not more than the current modelSurface Studio 2 release dateThe original Surface Studio launched in late 2016, so Microsofts iMac competitor is due for a refresh given the firms general cadence for Surface products that arent the Surface Pro.However, we havent really heard anything about when the Surface Studio sequel is coming.
All we have to go off of is a Windows Central report citing sources that said Surface Studio 2 is a-go.
As such, the outlet expects to see the device in the fall.That amounts to anytime between September and November for a possible Surface Studio 2 release.
Until more concrete leaks and rumors arrive, this is the expectation well have to hold onto.Surface Studio 2 priceSadly, theres even less known regarding the Surface Studio 2s possible pricing, i.e.
absolutely nothing.
So, all we can expect of the potential devices price so far is for it to hold close to that of the previous model.Currently, the Surface Studio goes for anywhere between $2,999 (2,999, AU$4,699) and $4,199 (4,249, AU$6,599).
For Microsoft to go any further above that price might be a shot in the foot, especially considering the pricing of its primary competition, the Apple iMac line.Conversely, its tough to expect Microsoft to drive the price much lower than it is now, either, as the original Surface Studio saw an impressive demand at its current price point during launch.
Stay tuned to this space as more rumors and leaks come to light.What we want to see in Surface Studio 2For as impressed as we were and still are by the Surface Studio, plenty has progressed in the nearly two years since its release, and theres always room for improvement.
Heres what we hope to see come to fruition in the Surface Studio 2:More powerful componentsThis is low-hanging fruit, to be sure, but we couldve made this wish list when the Surface Studio first released, for it already was a bit lacking in hardware.
This time around, a desktop-grade processor is all but essential, as are up-to-date graphics a Coffee Lake Intel CPU and Nvidia Turing series mobile graphics would certainly do the trick.
Plus, a proper SSD would be seen as a boon to the creatives its targeted for.An even sharper screenThe current Surface Studio screen is absolutely gorgeous, sporting a massive 4,500 x 3,000-pixel resolution across the sRGB, DCI-P3 and Vivid color spaces.
But, theres no reason that it cant go further.
Seeing a 5K Surface Studio to directly rival the priciest iMac would be awfully exciting for content creators.Thunderbolt 3 connectivityFor as versatile as the Thunderbolt 2 DisplayPort is on the current Surface Studio, it's time for Microsoft to collectively move onto Thunderbolt 3 via USB-C.
Not only does the it offer more throughput for file transfers, it could also serve as a one plug hub for all displays and other peripherals you want to connect.
If the Surface Studio 2 is to truly compete, it needs to respect this growing standard for its target audiences sake.All accessories includedFor what its charging for the current and will charge for the future Surface Studio, Microsoft should be including all of the essential accessories in the box.
Yes, that includes the awesome Surface Dial alongside the Surface Mouse and Keyboard.
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