Report: Does size really matter? Surface Pro provides more storage than MacBook Air

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If y'all have a few hours to spare, or an entire year if you're exceptionally slow, there's a super piece over at ZDNet that goes into the whole upshot surrounding available storage on the Surface RT. Ed Bott has gone into some length to compare the Surface Pro 128GB against the MacBook Air 128GB to run across just which product offers more room for consumers to jerk.

The Surface RT and upcoming Pro Windows tablets have come under fire for not offering enough storage, only does the Apple Ultrabook offer much more? And if not, why hasn't it too come up nether fire? Nosotros'll not cover Bott's article in its entirely, merely we'll take a look at the tl;dr version, particularly useful if you're in a hurry and tin only spare a few minutes.

Check out the below chart, which illustrates the findings quite well.

Surface MacBook Storage Comparison

As one tin encounter, the MacBook Air with 128GB of internal storage only provides 77.3 percent of the advertised space for user data. The Surface Pro with 128GB of storage offers 75.2 percent of advertised capacity for user data. There's really non plenty in information technology for Microsoft to exist criticised for zapping infinite from tablet owners. What's more than is in that location'southward a minor system tweak on Windows that will free upwards 81.eight pct of the capacity without impacting operation.

Why does this study matter? It shows that storage is well on par with the competition and other hardware. 128GB is more than enough space for the boilerplate consumer, and with 90GB for user data, does anyone really demand more? Xbox Music & Video, SkyDrive and Function leave a lighter footprint on the system to complimentary up space for temporary files and more.

As mentioned higher up, Bott'southward in-depth article over on ZDNet is well worth checking out for the total run through so be sure to read upwards on information technology.

Source: ZDNet

New report reveals Microsoft's future AR strategy; HoloLens 3 is dead

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New report reveals Microsoft's hereafter AR strategy; HoloLens 3 is dead

Business Insider has today published a follow-up report with more details about Microsoft'south canceled HoloLens iii augmented reality headset. The partnership with Samsung is said to include a headset with a ready of screens within, powered by a Samsung phone in your pocket.

Review: Surface Laptop SE is the new standard for K-8 Windows PCs

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Review: Surface Laptop SE is the new standard for K-eight Windows PCs

Starting at just $250, Microsoft's start foray into affordable laptops for the pedagogy market is a winner. With a gorgeous pattern, splendid thermals, and a fantastic typing experience, Microsoft would practice right to sell this directly to consumers as well. Let's just hope Intel tin make a meliorate CPU.

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Grab one of these microSD cards for your Surface Pro

The Surface Pro seven is available in a bunch of different storage configurations, but the microSD menu reader lets you easily and cheaply add together actress gigs mail service-purchase. Hither are the all-time cards for your Pro 7 and previous Pro models.