Redmond corporation Microsoft has come out with a new variant of the 'Surface' devices that they offer for the professional and enterprise industry. The Surface Laptop which costs $999 is primarily aimed at pleasing college students who mainly make use of Microsoft's proprietary applications like the Office Suite, Evernote etc. It was released recently at an event in New York city.
While the new Surface Laptop from Microsoft is an excellent device for college students, there are a few cons which might be concerning for the general public who wish to buy the device. At a price of $999, the new laptops lack USB-C ports which have been a bit of an industry standard with even Apple 'courageously' accepting the new ports and in turn incorporating them in their new Macbook Pro devices.
A report from The Verge highlights the major changes on the new Surface Laptops offered by the manufacturer. Microsoft claims that their target audience for their new device doesn't make use of a USB-C port which is oddly untrue. Due to advancements in technology in the new USB-C port, the new inclusion has been imminent for many manufacturers.
Hence, Microsoft has rather decided to offer a traditional USB port alongside a miniDP (Display Port) for display which is acceptable. Reports from the internet reveal that Microsoft themselves had leaked their new device part of a promotional video that had displayed USB-C ports on the prototype in the video, which indicates that the manufacturer has dropped plans of it pre-release.
As noted from Trusted Reviews, the final reveal of the new Surface Laptop has disappointed some Microsoft Enthusiasts. Microsoft would really do a better job in setting an industry standard by implementing the new USB-C port likely due to the popularity, which is only increasing day by day. Microsoft's new product is available for a price of $999 and is offered in four colors. Their primary target is the student base who mainly prefer Apple Macbooks or Google Chromebooks.
