With the Microsoft Surface Laptop 2‘s launch just a couple of days away, new rumours online are now suggesting that the notebook and the upcoming Surface Pro 6 might be absent of a particular port. Specifically, both devices might not have USB Type-C ports on them.
According to sources, it’s highly likely that Microsoft will simply be using its proprietary DisplayPort and Surface Connector combo. As a means for both the Surface Laptop 2 and Surface Pro 6 to both connect to external displays, and to charge them.
It’s a bit of an odd move by Microsoft, especially since the company initially embraced the port on its Surface Book 2 and Surface Go devices. So, not choosing to refresh its flagship Surface Pro and Surface Laptop notebooks does raise a considerable number of questions.
Ports notwithstanding, it’s fairly likely that the baseline model of the Surface Laptop 2 will house an 8th generation Intel Core i5 CPU, 8GB RAM, and a 128GB SSD storage. In regards to the Surface Pro 6, the barebone basic model will reportedly come with just 4GB RAM, and an Intel Core m3 CPU.
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Of course, we do ask that you take this bit of news with a very liberal pinch of salt. At least, until Microsoft’s official event that will be taking place on 2 October (3 October for us).
(Source: WinFuture via The Verge)
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