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It's Like You're There: Our Live Coverage of Today's Microsoft Event
Today, Microsoft announced a swanky new Surface laptop and doubled down on their commitment to getting into the world's classrooms. Here's how we saw it.
ITPro Today
May 2, 2017
8 Min Read
Richard Hay is at this morning's event. Follow along with him on Twitter or keep refreshing this page as we update with the most relevant news and updates. All tweets are in reverse- chronological order.
That is a wrap. Time for the showcase.#MicrosoftEDU
— Richard Hay (@WinObs) May 2, 2017
Can pre-order the Surface Laptop. Core product starts at approx $1K, delivered mid-June. #MicrosoftEDU
— Lisa Schmeiser (@lschmeiser) May 2, 2017
This 3D Medical demo is impressive - running on Surface laptop and quitter responsive it seems. #MicrosoftEDU
— Richard Hay (@WinObs) May 2, 2017
This is, without doubt, the best sales pitch I've ever witnessed. Jobs class.
— Woody Leonhard (@woodyleonhard) May 2, 2017
I have questions about the fabric on the Surface Laptop, mostly around how easy/hard it will be to clean. #MicrosoftEDU
— Lisa Schmeiser (@lschmeiser) May 2, 2017
They invented a technology to put the speaker below the keyboard and use the material and keys to project the sound. #MicrosoftEDU
— Richard Hay (@WinObs) May 2, 2017
When @panos_panay starts talking specs, development process, and these other details - he gets in a zone. #MicrosoftEDU #passion
— Richard Hay (@WinObs) May 2, 2017
MSFT is counting on light weight & battery performance being something that students will weigh when selecting laptops #MicrosoftEDU
— Lisa Schmeiser (@lschmeiser) May 2, 2017
“A lot of students use MacBook Airs and MacBook Pros & we know that. They’re awesome products.” — @panos_panay #MicrosoftEDU
— Lisa Schmeiser (@lschmeiser) May 2, 2017
Will be interesting to see whether future MSFT blog posts address how different browser, cloud-based tools affect battery life #MicrosoftEDU
— Lisa Schmeiser (@lschmeiser) May 2, 2017
So same battery life when you close the lid and come back to it... #MicrosoftEDU
— Richard Hay (@WinObs) May 2, 2017
Just got promised 14.5 hours of Surface battery life; aimed at letting students put in a full day w/o futzing w/power chargers #MicrosoftEDU
— Lisa Schmeiser (@lschmeiser) May 2, 2017
Watching @panos_panay carry this Surface Laptop around is like watching a crew member from Star Trek: TOS carry around a PADD. #MicrosoftEDU
— Lisa Schmeiser (@lschmeiser) May 2, 2017
Microsoft has a new laptop called Laptop. 2.76 pounds #MicrosoftEDU pic.twitter.com/qvU9iV07mt
— Geoffrey A. Fowler (@geoffreyfowler) May 2, 2017
I am within three feet of a Surface Laptop. #MicrosoftEdu pic.twitter.com/AqYgh7x0E4
— Richard Hay (@WinObs) May 2, 2017
Wowser! This thing is gorgeous. #MicrosoftEDU pic.twitter.com/uZgNV4rrhk
— Richard Hay (@WinObs) May 2, 2017
So there's the Surface laptop, with microfiber topped keyboard in four colors.
— Dina Bass (@dinabass) May 2, 2017
"This is Surface Laptop" #MicrosoftEDU pic.twitter.com/n4N4uin6I0
— Richard Hay (@WinObs) May 2, 2017
Promising a laptop that serves a student for four years in college. #MicrosoftEDU
— Lisa Schmeiser (@lschmeiser) May 2, 2017
“Have you watched a student lately? Have you seen what they can do? Their minds, their hands, they move so fast.” #MicrosoftEDU
— Lisa Schmeiser (@lschmeiser) May 2, 2017
Love that shiny Microsoft Logo for Surfaces. #MicrosoftEdu pic.twitter.com/X69C3KEUOE
— Richard Hay (@WinObs) May 2, 2017
Here comes @panos_panay - he gets a one name introduction by the way. #MicrosoftEDU pic.twitter.com/CQLXifl7GE
— Richard Hay (@WinObs) May 2, 2017
MSFT: HoloLens as a component of edu now = a way to move between virtual tours, modeling & applying ideas. EDU Headsets starting at $299.
— Lisa Schmeiser (@lschmeiser) May 2, 2017
"We are so excited about 3D and mixed reality in education. HoloLens Demo! #MicrosoftEDU pic.twitter.com/gCMyuh8We5
— Richard Hay (@WinObs) May 2, 2017
Demo of "View Mixed Reality" #Perspective This will work with RGB cameras and webcams on Windows 10 devices. #MicrosoftEDU pic.twitter.com/r4SGXgUwnN
— Richard Hay (@WinObs) May 2, 2017
New feature this fall "View Mixed Reality" as part of Redstone 3. Viewing 3D images through your screen. #MicrosoftEDU
— Richard Hay (@WinObs) May 2, 2017
Paint 3D can help students understand things like perspective with a 3D models. #MicrosoftEDU
— Richard Hay (@WinObs) May 2, 2017
Demoing Paint 3D now. #MicrosoftEDU pic.twitter.com/eYR3yAVA34
— Richard Hay (@WinObs) May 2, 2017
These tools are available today to try with the brand new beta of Code Builder. https://t.co/Ak7v8rQDcm #MicrosoftEDU
— Richard Hay (@WinObs) May 2, 2017
Take what kids/students enjoy & maximize its potential to teach serious skills students need to be successful in the future. #MicrosoftEDU
— Richard Hay (@WinObs) May 2, 2017
MSFT now talking about games as a way to open up coding education to ppl underrepresented in trad computer science classes #MicrosoftEDU
— Lisa Schmeiser (@lschmeiser) May 2, 2017
Announcing today Code Builder for Minecraft Education Edition. #MicrosoftEDU pic.twitter.com/93zaV3yG6P
— Richard Hay (@WinObs) May 2, 2017
"Minecraft is already changing the way people teach and learn. Minecraft for Education In use in over 100 countries. #MicrosoftEDU pic.twitter.com/4XOmLDUeR4
— Richard Hay (@WinObs) May 2, 2017
Pop up STEM class experience every Saturday in May in Microsoft Stores across the country. #MicrosoftEDU
— Richard Hay (@WinObs) May 2, 2017
Microsoft Teams for Office 365 for Education is available in private preview starting today - GA this summer. #MicrosoftEDU
— Richard Hay (@WinObs) May 2, 2017
Redefining collaboration in the classroom. Introducing #MicrosoftTeams in Office 365 for Education. #MicrosoftEDU pic.twitter.com/Xcc7GiwNy7
— MS Office News (@OfficeNews) May 2, 2017
Staff admins will be able to manage all aspects of Microsoft Team usage - good controls are important to maintain structure. #MicrosoftEDU
— Richard Hay (@WinObs) May 2, 2017
MSFT now positioning its Slack rival Teams as a platform for educational collaboration #MicrosoftEDU
— Lisa Schmeiser (@lschmeiser) May 2, 2017
Classroom experiences and collaboration coming to Microsoft Teams. #MicrosoftEDU pic.twitter.com/po1lJHaiS0
— Richard Hay (@WinObs) May 2, 2017
Now talking about HoloLens. #MicrosoftEDU pic.twitter.com/ppOuAhc4h1
— Richard Hay (@WinObs) May 2, 2017
Devices under $200, a free subscription to Minecraft AND free Office 365 for Education! Nice move #Microsoft #MicrosoftEDU #edtech
— David Daniels (@Dr_DavidDaniels) May 2, 2017
Windows 10 S will be free for schools on any of their Windows 10 Pro machines, free Office 365, free 1 year of Minecraft for Education.
— Richard Hay (@WinObs) May 2, 2017
Windows10S on a stick: a school in Colorado set up 600 PCs with 30 USB sticks in a day #MicrosoftEDU
— carolina milanesi (@caro_milanesi) May 2, 2017
Interesting how “it’s really easy to set up & administrate a boatload of PCs” is right up front as a selling pt for Windows S offerings.
— Lisa Schmeiser (@lschmeiser) May 2, 2017
Set up School PCs has been out for a while. School choose options available for setup for teacher or admin to select from. #MicrosoftEDU pic.twitter.com/aavHFtr7BN
— Richard Hay (@WinObs) May 2, 2017
"Inspired by teachers and students" New catch phrase relating to Microsoft technologies and education. #MicrosoftEDU pic.twitter.com/6dQoiv6Lo8
— Richard Hay (@WinObs) May 2, 2017
Windows 10 S ( new name for Windows 10 Cloud). S = "security, simplicity and superior performance" & runs only Store apps. #MicrosoftEDU
— Mary Jo Foley (@maryjofoley) May 2, 2017
Windows 10 S: Aimed at EDU audience, simplicity & security are two traits immediately and repeatedly mentioned.
— Lisa Schmeiser (@lschmeiser) May 2, 2017
Windows 10 S runs on all devices that can run Windows 10 on both ends of the spectrum of devices. #MicrosoftEDU pic.twitter.com/RClPOcld7m
— Richard Hay (@WinObs) May 2, 2017
"Windows 10 S" There is a space between the 10 and the S. #MicrosoftEDU pic.twitter.com/2aKtL3W8pr
— Richard Hay (@WinObs) May 2, 2017
"Our mission in Windows is to create a platform for creativity" #MicrosoftEDU pic.twitter.com/2AlPxIf1Z8
— Richard Hay (@WinObs) May 2, 2017
We now have @tmyerson on stage at #MicrosoftEDU - he looks great! pic.twitter.com/FrLz6n6cn7
— Richard Hay (@WinObs) May 2, 2017
Those guys down front are distracting #MicrosoftEDU pic.twitter.com/N5UzNffkVW
— Rod Trent (@rodtrent) May 2, 2017
"Empowering the students of today to create the world of tomorrow." #MicrosoftEDU
— Richard Hay (@WinObs) May 2, 2017
"Democratizing educational opportunity needs to make it available to all" #MicrosoftEDU pic.twitter.com/StKPa1GYzY
— Richard Hay (@WinObs) May 2, 2017
"By empowering students to learn together their opportunities expand" #MicrosoftEDU pic.twitter.com/Uz7vkDxOQt
— Richard Hay (@WinObs) May 2, 2017
"Technology should help and not hinder teachers in the classroom." #MicrosoftEDU pic.twitter.com/U22hPUXIPv
— Richard Hay (@WinObs) May 2, 2017
"We are under no illusion that technology is the only answer. Parents & educators are impacting students & their educations." #MicrosoftEDU pic.twitter.com/kBOWvNMw5b
— Richard Hay (@WinObs) May 2, 2017
"Today's event is about education and technology to allow the students of today create the technology of tomorrow." @satyanadella pic.twitter.com/j62skigqFr
— Richard Hay (@WinObs) May 2, 2017
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