"Do you have any questions about Surface 3?" Microsoft's development team advents and accepts questions

Microsoft's latest tablet PC "Surface" series latest model "Surface 3IsThe thinnest and lightest low priced model of the pastAs scheduled to be released in May 2015 as. Meanwhile, the company's Surface team "Do you have any questions?"Is reddit's specialty corner"ASkMEAIt was held at nything (AMA: questionable?) ", And many questions on models before release were received.

We are Panos Panay and the Surface team at Microsoft. Earlier this week, we introduced Surface 3. AUA !: IAmA
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Microsoft takes to Reddit for an AMA on the Surface 3, these are the highlights
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◆ 1:Is surface 3 compatible with "Always On, Always Connected" (or Connected Standby) that pseudo connects to the network even during standby?

Surface team:
We are compatible! When entering standby mode, it first enters Always On, Always Connected state, and after 4 hours thereafter it enters sleep mode to pause connection.

Always On, Always Connected, which is mentioned here, is a technique that allows a user to receive mail in the background, by so-called continuing the connection state even when entering the sleep mode during the Wi-Fi connection Thing. It is similar to the operation of tablet or smartphone receiving mail in standby mode, which was not installed in conventional PC.

Details of Always On, Always Connected are also detailed in the following 2012 article.

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◆ 2:Why did you quit the "Surface" logo on the back of the main unit and changed it to Microsoft's mark?

Surface team:
I noticed that the name "Surface" contains all that we should offer as Microsoft. It is a physical expansion of the experience that the software provides. In order to express that concept, I thought that displaying the Microsoft logo was more appropriate. We all think that it is a good idea (^ ^)

The Surface team to bring out emoticons (emoji) to appeal the excellence of ideas. The logo is as follows.


◆ 3:Is it possible to convert the charging Micro-USB terminal mounted on Surface 3 to a full size USB terminal using an adapter? Also, can I connect USB devices there?

Surface team:
Is possible! The Micro - USB terminal for charging also supports USB data communication.

◆ 4:Is not it like the abolition of Surface RT to feel breathless leaving my child on the snowy mountains?Bullying story, does not Surface RT users have at least an upgrade benefit to Windows 8.10 etc? I think that it is better than not doing anything like the measures you did at Windows Phone 7.8.

Surface team:
As a parent with three children, I am fortunate that I do not know at all what kind of feeling it is .... Upgrading from Surface RT to Windows 8.1 will be possible. However, there is no plan to offer a direct upgrade to Windows 10 or an upgrade from Windows 8.1.

◆ 5:Does Surface 3 support 4K / 60Hz image quality?

Surface team:
Surface 3Intel Atom x7 processor(Gen 8), and supports 4K / 30Hz image quality.

◆ 6:Is the LTE model of Surface 3 equipped with a GPS chip? I think that this function is indispensable for competing with the iPad. Only this point is the cause of stopping transferring from the iPad to the other in my company.

Surface team:
Surface 3's LTE model has a built-in GPS chip.

To this answer, the questioner gave back the comment of joy called "YES !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!".

◆ 7:Does Surface 3 have a TPM that enhances security?

Surface team:
Firmware on Surface 3TPMWe support.

◆ 8:Can Surface 3 connect two external displays to the DisplayPort terminal in a daisy chain and display 1440p?

Surface team:
In Surface 3, connect multiple displays in series to DisplayPort terminalDaisy chain connectionIt does not support. If such functions are required, the Surface Pro series is perfect.


In this way, the AMA by the Surface team received many questions about the use from the user, and it got a glimpse of the high interest in Surface 3.AMA pageYou can see even more interactions and you can also find interesting contents about Surface 3.

It is said that the optimum timing is being adjusted for the release of Surface 3 in the Japanese market. Australia, Australia, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Korea, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand , UK and the United States will be on sale on 5th May 2015.

The main specifications of Surface 3 and how it works can be confirmed from the following articles.

Surprisingly lowest and lightest low price version "Surface 3" has appeared, demonstrating powerful mobile performance with full version of Windows - GIGAZINE