CPUs are old news, and GPUs are yesterday's technology. Step aside, everyone, because the future is here – the NPU (neural processing unit). NPUs can perform over 40 trillion operations per second (yes, you read that correctly) and are the core of the new Surface laptops that Microsoft introduced in the UAE this week. Pre-orders for these devices, starting at Dh3,999, have already started and will be in stores from September 27.
Microsoft has announced the general availability of the all-new Surface Pro and the all-new Surface Laptop to empower users in the UAE to unlock new experiences and accelerate their Artificial Intelligence (AI) transformation journey. These devices are part of Microsoft’s Copilot+ PCs portfolio, a new category of Windows PCs designed for AI. Copilot+ PCs are the fastest, most intelligent Windows PCs ever built. Besides the NPUs, based on the new Snapdragon X Elite and Snapdragon X Plus processors from Qualcomm, these devices also offer all-day battery life and access to the most advanced AI models.
Copilot+ PCs come with a range of cutting-edge features including Recall, which allows users to instantly find anything they've seen on their PC; Cocreator, which generates and refines AI images in real time; and Live Captions, which instantly translates any live or pre-recorded video from 44 languages, including Arabic, into English. Adam Labancz, Surface Category Manager at Microsoft UAE, said that the new Surface devices have been designed for students, professionals, and enthusiasts looking to enhance their productivity through AI experiences we've never seen before.
The Microsoft Surface Pro 11th Edition Copilot+ PC is designed for consumers who are always on-the-go, offering lightning-fast performance, AI-accelerated power, and a stunning optional OLED display – all in a thin, light, and versatile package. Similarly, the Microsoft Surface Laptop 7th Edition Copilot+ PC empowers users to accelerate innovation, solve problems faster, and drive business impact with new AI capabilities and Copilot experiences. Both devices have been developed to be secure by default, with all Copilot+ PCs being Secured-core PCs, bringing advanced security to both commercial and consumer devices.
