The Microsoft Surface Pro 8 is a

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detachable

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developed by

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to supersede the Surface Pro 7. It combines the form factor and exterior design of the Surface Pro X with internal Intel-based hardware of the Pro 7+. It was announced on September 22, 2021 alongside the

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, updated Surface Pro X models, a new

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, Surface Slim Pen 2, and several other accessories. The tablet is powered by the new

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operating system. On 4 Feb, 2022, Microsoft announced the general availability for organisations across industries in the

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of its

and Surface Pro 8.

Configurations

Hardware

* The Surface Pro 8 is the 10th addition to the

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lineup preceded by the Surface Pro 7+ and Surface Pro X. * An updated design that aligns closer to the previously launched Surface Pro X. * Intel 11th Gen Core i3, i5, or i7 processors * 13-inch touchscreen at 267 PPI, 3:2 aspect ratio, and 120Hz refresh rate * Up to 1TB of removable SSD storage * Up to 32GB of memory *4K video camera support * Unlike previous Surface Pro models, a microSD card slot is not included. * The device is the first Surface Pro to include two

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ports with

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4. * Like previous models, the built-in kickstand unfolds from 0 degrees to 165 degrees. * The 51.5 watt-hour battery offers system runtime of up to 16 hours.

Software

Surface Pro 8 is powered by the new Windows 11 Home operating system ( Windows 11 Pro or

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for business models) with a 30-day trial of

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. The device also supports

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facial recognition.

Timeline

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References

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