The morning after: What to expect from Microsoft’s Surface event | Engadget

Thought the big tech events were over for this year? This week it’s Microsoft’s turn, and we’re expecting . These may include a long-overdue Surface Studio refresh and even a mini-desktop. First up is the Surface Pro 9. It will reportedly use 12th-gen U-series Core i5 and i7 processors (significantly faster than 11th-gen parts). However, don’t expect much to change on the outside. It’s likely that the Surface Pro 9 will be largely similar to its predecessor, with a 13-inch 120Hz display and dual Thunderbolt 4 ports.

There are some placeholders, like the previously teased , a lightweight desktop for developers building ARM-native Windows apps with AI capabilities. It may look like a Mac mini, but seems to be aimed at developers. We’ve outlined everything else we expect. The event begins Wednesday, October 12 at 10:00 am ET.

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