Experience the magic of Microsoft Surface Duo’s revolutionary hardware

Microsoft’s Surface Duo is garnering a lot of interest from the tech community, if only because it’s a breath of fresh air compared to the cyclical release of current smartphones. Designed nearly five years ago, it’s been a long road for Surface Due to finally land in customer hands early next month.

CNET managed to get a non-working Surface Duo prototype from Microsoft that reveals the inner workings of all dual-screen Android devices. The propeller is a 1: 1 replica of Surface Duo, including all Corning Gorilla Glass (both sides) and those captivating working hinges.

But the real charm comes in seeing the interior of Surface Duo, including all of the custom components used to make these two displays. As Microsoft’s product manager Panos Panay detailed in the official Surface Duo press briefing, a lot of thought has gone into making Surface Duo not only functional, but also “stylish” as Panay notes, or “that. is going quickly ”.

Indeed, the fineness of 4.8 mm (when opening) of the Surface Duo is quite remarkable. In the CNET video, Scott Stein shows how the device handles, flips and folds, giving a new perspective on how it works. The images also feature interviews with Panay and his team about the philosophy behind Surface Duo.

After watching the eight-minute video, you’ll likely walk away with a new appreciation for Surface Duo’s technical accomplishments. Unlike LG’s more cost-effective Velvet, the Surface Duo is designed from the ground up for two displays, but also to represent the pinnacle of modern engineering.

If you want to see more of Surface Duo’s innards, CNET has posted some high-quality photos to accompany the video which is also worth a look.