Alexander Lewis 
May 18, 2024
Microsoft is expected to unveil a new range of Surface devices on 20th May, combining Windows, artificial intelligence (AI), and Arm processors.
The event is anticipated to showcase advancements in laptop design, battery life, and integration of AI tools like Copilot, which could redefine the expectations for Windows-powered PCs.
Ahead of the event, industry experts have noted Microsoft's growing frustration with Intel's perceived failure to make a successful comeback, leading the tech giant to focus on the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon chips.
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This shift is expected to bring Microsoft's closest PC partners on board, as evidenced by the AI-focused teasers and leaks from manufacturers like Asus and Dell.
The new Snapdragon X Elite processors, coupled with dedicated neural processing units (NPUs) for accelerating AI tasks in Windows 11, could challenge the dominance of Apple Silicon and reignite the Mac vs. PC debate.
Microsoft claims its upcoming chips can outperform offerings from Apple, Intel, and AMD in terms of performance, power efficiency, and battery life. The 20th May event is anticipated to be the first opportunity to evaluate the validity of these claims.
Overall, the anticipated Surface event promises to showcase Microsoft's vision for the future of Windows PCs, blending cutting-edge hardware, AI capabilities, and a renewed focus on mobile computing performance and efficiency.
