Today, Microsoft announced two big updates to its Surface line -- the Surface Book i7 (a portable computer) and the Surface Studio (a desktop model that looks like a drafting table from the year 2525). We at Windows Supersite were live on the event, watching the Surface event unfold mere feet from the stage. Here's how it went down.
We’ll be live-tweeting the Microsoft event in a few minutes! And @WinObs is there on the scene.
— SuperSiteforWindows (@SSforWindows) October 26, 2016
“We don’t build Windows for all of us. We build Windows for each of us.” — Event launches w/video showing AI in action for accessibility.
— SuperSiteforWindows (@SSforWindows) October 26, 2016
“The key is really matching the ability of the technology to the ability of the person.” — closing on the video
— SuperSiteforWindows (@SSforWindows) October 26, 2016
It is @tmyerson who is kicking things off this morning. Talking about creating/building Windows. #MicrosoftEvent pic.twitter.com/qYiNik0Wmq
— Richard Hay (@WinObs) October 26, 2016
Early reminder of MSFT mission to empower every person & every organization on the planet to be more productive. #MicrosoftEvent
— SuperSiteforWindows (@SSforWindows) October 26, 2016
“What unites us is that we are creators of our individuals lives … at work and at play.” #MicrosoftEvent
— SuperSiteforWindows (@SSforWindows) October 26, 2016
"...what we've been working on..." - not what we've completed. #MicrosoftEvent
— Rod Trent (@rodtrent) October 26, 2016
"As creators we need technology that spans all aspects of our life's - both work & play" @tmyerson #MicrosoftEvent pic.twitter.com/Xj5PA0CL16
— Richard Hay (@WinObs) October 26, 2016
The emphasis on “creators” feels like a shot across #Apple’s bow with the allusion to creative professionals & how #Microsoft has the tools.
— SuperSiteforWindows (@SSforWindows) October 26, 2016
"We build Windows to be the place where you think and play" @tmyerson pic.twitter.com/Uj4YuhyFp7
— Richard Hay (@WinObs) October 26, 2016
Cites over 400 mil ppl now using Windows 10. #MicrosoftEvent
— SuperSiteforWindows (@SSforWindows) October 26, 2016
The next iteration of #Windows10 ships for free to all Windows 10 users in spring 2017. #MicrosoftEvent
— SuperSiteforWindows (@SSforWindows) October 26, 2016
Newest version of Windows 10 will be called “the Creators Update.” #MicrosoftEvent
— SuperSiteforWindows (@SSforWindows) October 26, 2016
Win10: Augmented reality & holographic computing; more pretties for gaming; faster connections w/“ppl who matter most” #MicrosoftEvent
— SuperSiteforWindows (@SSforWindows) October 26, 2016
Emphasis on “creativity" sounds much more exciting than an emphasis on “you’ll be able to make better PPT presos” #MicrosoftEvent
— SuperSiteforWindows (@SSforWindows) October 26, 2016
Up now: Megan Saunders, “experiences at Microsoft,” talking about creativity &how 3D will enhance ideas, storytelling. #MicrosoftEvent
— SuperSiteforWindows (@SSforWindows) October 26, 2016
Whoop, there it is — the line drawn from improved creativity to improved productivity. And it starts w/Windows 3D Creator being for everyone
— SuperSiteforWindows (@SSforWindows) October 26, 2016
There are children explaining the finer points of 3D creator interfaces & we’ve never felt so old in our lives. #MicrosoftEvent
— SuperSiteforWindows (@SSforWindows) October 26, 2016
“Taking something from the physical world and making it digital” — reversal of the 1st mention in MSFT moving computing to real world
— SuperSiteforWindows (@SSforWindows) October 26, 2016
100 mil people use MS Paint every month. Not bad for a 30 year old app! #MicrosoftEvent
— SuperSiteforWindows (@SSforWindows) October 26, 2016
Hello Paint 3D! Demo shows ability to crop out photo backgrounds, move #D objects in and out of Paint. #MicrosoftEvent
— SuperSiteforWindows (@SSforWindows) October 26, 2016
These 3D creations ppl can share — some made in Minecraft — have a very avatars-in-1990s-virtual-worlds feel. Early days. #MicrosoftEvent
— SuperSiteforWindows (@SSforWindows) October 26, 2016
Microsoft now partnering with SketchUp on 3D libraries. This event’s for end users but am curious about retail, industry approach to 3D.
— SuperSiteforWindows (@SSforWindows) October 26, 2016
Looking at inspiration boards in Paint 3D — amazing to see how Pinterest has really set interface standard for image discovery/organization.
— SuperSiteforWindows (@SSforWindows) October 26, 2016
Stickers in Paint 3D, ability to make own emoji. A nice little shot across Apple’s bow, points to larger desire for everyday customization.
— SuperSiteforWindows (@SSforWindows) October 26, 2016
Claim: 3D “accelerates comprehension.” #MicrosoftEvent
— SuperSiteforWindows (@SSforWindows) October 26, 2016
Ha, joke about PPT earlier, get a presentation on how 3D is coming to PPT later as part of MSFT’s 3D integration through '17 #MicrosoftEvent
— SuperSiteforWindows (@SSforWindows) October 26, 2016
Next up: HoloLens. #MicrosoftEvent
— SuperSiteforWindows (@SSforWindows) October 26, 2016
HoloLens + Edge = demo where you’re basically Iron Man flicking through floating windows of information. #MicrosoftEvent
— SuperSiteforWindows (@SSforWindows) October 26, 2016
“Powerful and affordable virtual reality is coming to everyone.” — There it is. #MicrosoftEvent
— SuperSiteforWindows (@SSforWindows) October 26, 2016
Watching HoloLens demo of user walking through 3D places in HoloTour, wondering how it’s going to affect travel industry #MicrosoftEvent
— SuperSiteforWindows (@SSforWindows) October 26, 2016
HP, Dell, Asus, Acer & Lenovo will be shipping virtual reality headsets that work with MSFT’s 3D tech #MicrosoftEvent
— SuperSiteforWindows (@SSforWindows) October 26, 2016
“Game viewing has become a phenomena.” — Having already established biz case for 3D, MSFT aiming at young-person audience #MicrosoftEvent
— SuperSiteforWindows (@SSforWindows) October 26, 2016
Watching the new Xbox live gameplay broadcast features — impressive how social networks aggregate around games #MicrosoftEvent
— SuperSiteforWindows (@SSforWindows) October 26, 2016
Creators Update for gamers announcement 1: Game Broadcast build into Windows 10 #MicrosoftEvent
— Rod Trent (@rodtrent) October 26, 2016
Will be curious to see if custom tournaments and gameplay broadcasting help boost Windows 10 adoption #MicrosoftEvent
— SuperSiteforWindows (@SSforWindows) October 26, 2016
Moving into demo of the Xbox 1s ($299) #MicrosoftEvent
— SuperSiteforWindows (@SSforWindows) October 26, 2016
“The best platform to enable each of us to become a game broadcaster”— build Win10 audience via social interaction in gaming #MicrosoftEvent
— SuperSiteforWindows (@SSforWindows) October 26, 2016
Intro’ing idea of prioritizing “most important people” in yr social networks & Win 10 will have tech to “feel closer to ppl who matter most"
— SuperSiteforWindows (@SSforWindows) October 26, 2016
Now intro’ing tech to mitigate “overload of communication that comes from being so accessible to so many ppl” #MicrosoftEvent
— SuperSiteforWindows (@SSforWindows) October 26, 2016
Integrating email and Skype to help users determine who the “most important people” are to a user #MicrosoftEvent
— SuperSiteforWindows (@SSforWindows) October 26, 2016
“Shoulder taps” = basically Facebook pokes for Windows #MicrosoftEvent
— SuperSiteforWindows (@SSforWindows) October 26, 2016
The goal for Win10 is “to have the effect of the Gutenberg Press on this next generation” #MicrosoftEvent
— SuperSiteforWindows (@SSforWindows) October 26, 2016
Windows Insiders will see new builds this week of the Creators Update. #MicrosoftEvent
— Richard Hay (@WinObs) October 26, 2016
You know @panos_panay is a rock star! #MicrosoftEvent pic.twitter.com/HUIdOKhjF1
— Richard Hay (@WinObs) October 26, 2016
“The products we make are nothing more than a reflection of … the people who use them and the people who love them” #MicrosoftEvent
— SuperSiteforWindows (@SSforWindows) October 26, 2016
Meet the Surface Book i7. Claims graphics are 2x better, 30% more battery, new hardware case. #MicrosoftEvent
— SuperSiteforWindows (@SSforWindows) October 26, 2016
"We put more batteries in the product" 16 hours of battery life. #MicrosoftEvent pic.twitter.com/7eH08Q2o8S
— Richard Hay (@WinObs) October 26, 2016
Pre-order Surface Book i7 as of today, delivery in November, starting at $2400. Also reminder that Surface exists at $800 price point.
— SuperSiteforWindows (@SSforWindows) October 26, 2016
Introducing the Surface Studio pic.twitter.com/7SGFwQ8cGZ
— SuperSiteforWindows (@SSforWindows) October 26, 2016
Whoop, we’ve got the Surface Dial too. Now is a good time to go read this: https://t.co/2HpYdkqgUQ
— SuperSiteforWindows (@SSforWindows) October 26, 2016
63% more pixels than a 4K television — we’ve seen another blurring of the line between passive viewing & active engagement in entertainment
— SuperSiteforWindows (@SSforWindows) October 26, 2016
I enjoy how they’re incorporating Cortana into the demo.
— SuperSiteforWindows (@SSforWindows) October 26, 2016
Cortana just activated on everyone's Windows 10 devices in the room. #MicrosoftEvent
— Richard Hay (@WinObs) October 26, 2016
Apparently, the point of the shiny chrome arm on the Surface Studio is to reflect local environment & thus help you focus on the screen.
— SuperSiteforWindows (@SSforWindows) October 26, 2016
Windows Hello facial recognition is integrated with the camera. #MicrosoftEvent
— Richard Hay (@WinObs) October 26, 2016
It's fun that Microsoft is dropping a bunch of new PC hardware the day before Apple's Mac event. The rivalry is alive!
— Alex Fitzpatrick (@AlexJamesFitz) October 26, 2016
Bringing it all home with the Surface Studio “is a product made to help you get to your most creative point” #MicrosoftEvent
— SuperSiteforWindows (@SSforWindows) October 26, 2016
Seeing the Dial demo now — it’s basically a giant wireless mouse + pen thingy. #MicrosoftEvent
— SuperSiteforWindows (@SSforWindows) October 26, 2016
Surface Studio doubles as a drafting desk. Creative pro market, MSFT wants you. Will be interesting to see if Adobe partnership helps.
— SuperSiteforWindows (@SSforWindows) October 26, 2016
The Surface Dial: “A new form of input … this product was meant to help you create even faster.” #MicrosoftEvent
— SuperSiteforWindows (@SSforWindows) October 26, 2016
The Dial allows replay of user actions — basically Track Changes in real time. #MicrosoftEvent
— SuperSiteforWindows (@SSforWindows) October 26, 2016
Example of how to use Surface Studio to move between typing and writing: pic.twitter.com/fPsWxZlIiR
— SuperSiteforWindows (@SSforWindows) October 26, 2016
After a few videos and a lot of talk about creativity, we see a creative pro live on stage using Surface Studio. pic.twitter.com/BE4DDvme2a
— SuperSiteforWindows (@SSforWindows) October 26, 2016
The Surface Studio + Dial is aimed at ppl who want to do a lot of 3D work, visual work, tactile manipulation of assets #MicrosoftEvent
— SuperSiteforWindows (@SSforWindows) October 26, 2016
Honestly, I could watch demos of Mental Canvas all day. It looks so beautiful and tactile on the Surface Studio #MicrosoftEvent
— SuperSiteforWindows (@SSforWindows) October 26, 2016
Preorder the Surface Studio tomorrow — it starts at $3000. #MicrosoftEvent
— SuperSiteforWindows (@SSforWindows) October 26, 2016
“It’s available in limited quantities this holiday, so if you do want to get your hands on the Surface Studio, do it quickly."
— SuperSiteforWindows (@SSforWindows) October 26, 2016
SATYA NADELLA IN THE HOOOOOOOOUSE #MicrosoftEvent
— SuperSiteforWindows (@SSforWindows) October 26, 2016
Nadella calls software “that most malleable of resources” — remember this approach later #MicrosoftEvent
— SuperSiteforWindows (@SSforWindows) October 26, 2016
“I believe the next 10 years will belong to technology that empowers profound creation.” — Nadella #MicrosoftEvent
— SuperSiteforWindows (@SSforWindows) October 26, 2016
“I’m inspired by what I see in the Minecraft generation … who see themselves as creators of new worlds that they dream up” #MicrosoftEvent
— SuperSiteforWindows (@SSforWindows) October 26, 2016
“With Surface, we’re introducing a new category that transforms your desk into a creative studio.” — Nadella #MicrosoftEvent
— SuperSiteforWindows (@SSforWindows) October 26, 2016
“What you saw today was the birth of a new medium, a future where we can move from 2D constructs to 3D” #MicrosoftEvent
— SuperSiteforWindows (@SSforWindows) October 26, 2016
“We think of mixed reality as ability to share your experiences across the real & digital worlds … we are democratizing this new medium."
— SuperSiteforWindows (@SSforWindows) October 26, 2016
BTW - Surface Dial is $99 and is free with pre-order of Surface Studio. Limited quantities this holiday season. #MicrosoftEvent
— Richard Hay (@WinObs) October 26, 2016
“What permeates throughout all of this is that ultimately, technology is just a tool … that amplifies our creativity & ingenuity."
— SuperSiteforWindows (@SSforWindows) October 26, 2016
This is the 1st tech event I’ve covered where the CEO closes out by dropping some Rainer Maria Rilke.
— Lisa Schmeiser (@lschmeiser) October 26, 2016
