Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ: MSFT) introduced an updated version of its PC tablet, and the first laptop model produced by the company, which designed for corporate clients, according to a press release from Microsoft.
The PC tablet Surface Pro 4 has a screen with a diagonal of 12.3 inches against 12 inches that were present with Surface Pro 3. More than this, its performance is 30% higher than the previous model. The tablet is compatible with the updated stylus equipped with a virtual eraser, as well as a detachable keyboard which is now more like a conventional computer keyboard thanks to the large distance between the keys and the larger touchpad. Its price at retail will be $ 899.
The new notebook is called Surface Book. According to the head of Microsoft division of premium devices, Panos Panay, it is "the most subtle and powerful computer in the world." Its screen has a diagonal of 13.5 inches, and its performance, according to the company, is two times higher than that of the MacBook Pro from Apple. The laptop will cost $ 1499.
The pre-orders of these devices will begin on October 7, and these will be ready for sale from October 26.
In addition, Microsoft demonstrated a new version of the fitness tracker Microsoft Band, having 11 different sensors and also being compatible with smart phones on all leading platforms. The cost of these new items will be $ 249. You will be possible to buy these in stores from October 30.
In the course of trading on Tuesday, Microsoft shares rose 0.7%. Over the past three months, the company's capitalization has increased by 6% compared to the reduced quotes of S & P 500 by 4.2%.