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In the hope that Microsoft will release Surface Pro 7 later this year, what changes will be made to the hardware? The glasses are already expected to be smaller and the Surface Pro family will finally make the jump to USB-C, But that's not all.
Microsoft Surface Pro 4 (image: Ewan Spence)
Ewan Spence
In a patent calledComuting Device Has Multiple Panels Having Integrated Magnetic Coupling StructresMicrosoft explains how to use magnets to keep a removable cover in place when it is closed against a tablet.
This should not be a surprise if it appears on a future Type Cover for the Surface Pro. The design of the type covers already uses magnets to attach the type coverage to the spine of a Pro and lift the keyboard tray against the screen to create a small rake for easy typing.
The missing area is a way to secure the cover type when it is closed against the Pro screen or hidden behind the ultraportable. At the moment, a user simply needs to keep a good grip when wearing a Pro, but the next answer, according to the patents, will be magnetic.
It's a small touch and I doubt that anyone making a purchase decision based on "the blanket has another magnet", but that shows that Microsoft is sweating the little details. This is an area where Apple was once untouchable, but MacBook's design team continues to fight to prove that it has the basic interface for laptopMicrosoft's focus on creating magical moments will not go unnoticed.
Microsoft Surface Pro 4 (image: Ewan Spence)
Ewan Spence
It's also not the first patent to show Microsoft's magnetic fascination – earlier this month, a patent was published that showed the internal construction of Microsoft hardware could switch to the use of magnets instead of screws. It seems that the ministry has been busy thinking about some topics. I wonder what else will come out of the Skunk surface work?
Learn more about Microsoft's Surface Update for a possible "Back to School" campaign …
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In the hope that Microsoft will release the Surface Pro 7 later this year, what changes will be made to the hardware? We're already expecting a lot of things to be smaller and the Surface Pro family finally switching to USB-C, but that's not all.
Microsoft Surface Pro 4 (image: Ewan Spence)
Ewan Spence
In a patent entitled "Multi-panel switching device with built-in magnetic coupling structures", Microsoft explains in detail the possibility of using magnets to hold up a removable cover when it is closed against a tablet .
This should not be a surprise if it appears on a future Type Cover for the Surface Pro. The design of the type covers already uses magnets to attach the type coverage to the spine of a Pro and lift the keyboard tray against the screen to create a small rake for easy typing.
The missing area is a way to secure the cover type when it is closed against the Pro screen or hidden behind the ultraportable. At the moment, a user simply needs to keep a good grip when wearing a Pro, but the next answer, according to the patents, will be magnetic.
It's a small touch and I doubt that anyone making a purchase decision based on "the blanket has another magnet", but that shows that Microsoft is sweating the little details. This is an area in which Apple was once untouchable, but as the MacBook design team continues to fight to prove that it has the basic laptop interface, Microsoft's emphasis on creating magical moments will not go unnoticed.
Microsoft Surface Pro 4 (image: Ewan Spence)
Ewan Spence
Nor is it the first patent to show Microsoft's magnetic fascination: Earlier this month, a patent was published, showing that the internal construction of Microsoft hardware could switch to the use of magnets instead of screws. It seems that the ministry has been busy thinking about some topics. I wonder what else is going to come out of Surface Skunk Works?
Learn more about Microsoft's Surface Update for a possible "Back to School" campaign …