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With the majority of organisations we sell Surface devices to being new to the brand, we make it easy to access the latest Surface devices for evaluation in your environment, and your users.
Try the new Surface range with either Windows 10 or 11 and your own specialist applications, docking stations, monitors, and other peripherals in your user environment. Take a guided tour with The Laptop Company and access deal pricing, industry-leading fleet and device management services, and solutions for managing your existing devices. View the Surface Range
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Microsoft has just announced the new Surface Laptop 5 and Surface Pro 9 tablet for Business. These feature major performance improvements for users, as well as continuity for existing fleet owners. We have a summary of features, differences and improvements for procurement teams and fleet managers below. General availability is scheduled for October 25th. Surface Laptop 5 The updated Surface Laptop 5 continues the class-leading industrial design of the Surface Laptop range with more performance, and better usability where it counts. Key specifications
Surface Pro 9 Following a major update for the Surface Pro 8, the new Pro 9 adds more power with Intel Hybrid Performance Architecture. Surface Signature Pro Keyboard and Surface Slim Pen 2 with wireless charging (pictured) are available separately. Key features (Intel model)
New features for both Intel Performance Hybrid Architecture
Benchmark comparison
In Passmark, the Intel Core i5 in the new Surface Laptop 5 and Pro 9 provides an average 29% improvement over previous models. This increases to 42% for multi-core performance in Windows 11 using Intel Thread Director. Graphics
 New features for Surface Laptop 5USB-C® 4 + Thunderbolt™ 4
Discontinued features for Pro 9 4G LTE mobile data with Intel
3.5mm audio port
USB-C ports now on left While retaining the overall look and feel of the Surface Pro 8 and Pro X, the Surface Pro 9 has moved the position of the USB-C Thunderbolt 4 ports from the right hand edge to the left. While this will provide ergonomic benefits to right-handed users, left-handers may be less impressed. This also means that the Surface Pro 9 requires different protective cases and covers from previous generation devices. Despite this, compatibility with the Surface Pro Signature and Surface Pro X Keyboards is maintained, as is the Surface Pen. Procurement adviceWindows 11 optimised featuresDynamic Refresh Rate (PixelSense Flow)
Intel Thread Director (Hybrid performance core management) Haptic feedback with optional Surface Slim Pen 2 The new Surface models are optimised for Windows 11 with the features above only available on the new operating system. Thankfully, our testing has proven the transition from Windows 10 to 11 to be achievable for most users, this is something we are progressively migrating internally for our own staff.
If you would like to know how we are helping teams across the country migrate to Windows 11, with UXx optimal end-user experiences and Modern Fleet Management from The Laptop Company, please get in touch. We are also able to roll back Windows 11 devices to Windows 10 for teams that need this before migrating. Mobile DataMicrosoft has removed the option of 4G LTE mobile data from the new Intel-powered Surface Pro 9, this feature is now available with Microsoft SQ 3 ARM models only. For teams that require Surface Pro devices with Intel processors, Microsoft is extending availability for the Surface Pro 7+ model, and the Surface Pro 8 with mobile data will be available while stocks last. Mobile data is not available on Surface Laptop, Laptop Go or Laptop Studio models.
Surface Laptop 4 and Pro 8 DealsYou may wish to take advantage of current deal pricing for Surface Laptop 4 and Surface Pro 8 devices while stocks last, these offer a similar look and feel and competitive performance for standard users.  Demo devicesContact us to trial the new Surface range in your environment. Speak to your account manager to find out more.  Common wisdom for running Excel is that just about any PC will do. For investment firms, researchers and data analysts, however, things change. They use tools like Excel differently from other users. These users are highly intelligent, able to visualise complex problems, and capable of creating methods to extract information from big data sets using tools like Excel and Tableau. The more they can do with more data, the more they can achieve. If your team’s laptops are maxing out on CPU utilisation, fan speed and memory, or experiencing reliability problems relating to high thermal loads, a switch to mobile workstations can pay dividends. Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 2 Designed to consistently crunch enormous amounts of data without unnecessary thermal throttling or reliability questions, the P1 Gen 2 is made for specialist users in finance, engineering and cinema. That last industry means the P1 can be had with a 4K UHD screen and connect to multiple external 4K monitors when optioned with NVIDIA Quadro. This benefits anyone who needs to see and digest large amounts of data from multiple sources.  Maxing out the P1 gives either Intel Core i9 8 core / 16 thread performance or Intel Xeon 6 core / 12 thread. Either will be a revelation for anyone moving from a standard laptop. Maximum memory is 64GB - memory and storage can be upgraded in the field. How much better?CPU performance for mobile workstation class Intel Core i9 versus mainstream Intel Core i5
Intel Core i9-9880H versus Intel Core i5-8265u benchmarks November 2019 Note: Optimised thermal design required for sustained performance outside test conditions. For mixed teams – including management, human resources and sales, the device can be specified down to save costs while maintaining a common platform for all users, or these users can switch to the similar-looking Lenovo ThinkPad X1 series - an excellent business-class laptop. All benefit from the range's excellent ergonomics, lightweight design and industry-leading reliability. The second generation Lenovo ThinkPad P1 is available now from The Laptop Company – contact us to talk about device configuration, purchasing and deployment options for your team. |
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