Ahead of the expected news next month of the Microsoft Surface Pro 8, more details on that point have been released to a wise decision regarding Windows 10 tablet specs.
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Several Surface Pro 8 variants have already appeared online through store listings and benchmark sites. These have focused on Core i5 and Core i7 models, featuring the larger memory and larger SSD capacity on the higher end devices.
But which of the entry-level tools? There is an argument that Microsoft could leave the i5 as the first step on the Surface Pro ladder, but previous generations of the 2-in-1tablet PC have started with the Core i3 processor.
The latest details released, which come from several product lists built by Roland Quant at the German WinFuture site:
“To the best of our knowledge, a variable is planned that will come with an Intel Core i3 SoC.
“We can’t say anything about the exact type of CPU in terms of the i3 model. However, there is good news in terms of memory configuration what appears to be the cheapest version of the new Microsoft tablet. The vendors are listing the new model with eight gigabytes of RAM, which is twice the size of the Surface Pro 7. “
The news that Microsoft will be raising the minimum RAM to 8 GB comes as welcome news for many. While Windows 10 can run on 4 GB of RAM (and Microsoft offered a version of the Surface Laptop Go with 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of MMC storage) it’s fair to say with those specs that the… experience is interesting.
Given the totemic nature of the Surface Pro in Microsoft’s lineup, bringing the basic RAM level up to 8 GB feels like a great quality of life option for those going for the Surface family entry level model Pro 8.
Microsoft is expected to launch the new Surface Pro tablets in January 2021.
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