Microsoft Launches New Surface Devices in the UAE

Microsoft has launched the Surface Pro 11th Edition and Surface Laptop 7th Edition in the UAE to support productivity and AI transformation. These devices are part of Microsoft's Copilot+ PCs portfolio, designed for enhanced AI capabilities and performance.^[1]  

The Copilot+ PCs feature silicon capable of over 40 trillion operations per second, all-day battery life, and advanced AI models. Notable features include Recall for retrieving content, Cocreator for real-time AI image generation, and Live Captions for translating videos into 44 languages, including Arabic.

The Surface Pro 11th Edition includes new Snapdragon X Elite processors, offering 90% faster performance than its predecessor, with up to 14 hours of battery life, Wi-Fi 7 support, and connectivity for three 4K monitors.

The Surface Laptop 7th Edition features similar processors, redesigned for improved productivity with brighter displays, additional ports, and up to 22 hours of battery life. It is available in 13.8-inch and 15-inch sizes.

Both devices include Secured-core PC security and the Microsoft Pluton security processor for comprehensive protection. They also support Windows Hello Enhanced Sign-in Security for biometric logins.

The Surface Pro 11th Edition and Surface Laptop 7th Edition will be available in the UAE from August 27, with starting prices of AED 4,099 and AED 3,999, respectively.

In June, Microsoft's Copilot, an AI-powered generative tool that can both create text and respond to particular queries, was made accessible on the instant messaging app Telegram as an in-app chatbot.

In May, Microsoft launched a series of personal computers, dubbed "Copilot+ PCs," integrating advanced AI features into their functionality.

Microsoft introduced the Copilot key to Windows 11 PCs in January 2024, marking the first significant change to the Windows PC keyboard in nearly three decades.