Hands-on impressions of the cancelled Surface mini reveals unique case

surface

Microsoft's plans to launch a smaller Surface mini tablet this past summer were cancelled a few weeks before information technology was scheduled to launch. Now a new study offers some hands-on impressions of the tablet, including word of a special instance that was made for the Surface mini.

Neowin says information technology got to cheque out one of these tablets, which would have used Windows RT 8.one, but was not given permission to take any photos or videos of the product. According to their report, the hardware specs for the Surface mini included an 8-inch brandish, a Qualcomm processor, 1 GB of RAM, and USB and microSD ports. Information technology adds that information technology would have shipped with the same Surface Pen that's included with the electric current 12-inch Surface Pro three, which was confirmed when that tablet'southward transmission mentioned the Surface mini by proper noun.

The rest of the commodity praises the Surface mini, even though it reportedly has a large bezel. However, perhaps the most unique feature of the tablet was its optional example. Neowin states

"First off, the cases come in several different colors, much like the Blazon Covers, and includes a built in kickstand. At the finish of the stand up is the same loop that you can find with the Pro iii to hold the pen. The front instance cover is detachable but information technology is not a keyboard cover like you get with the Type 3. The infinite available would be too cramped to include a QWERTY. Instead, the attachable encompass protects the front end glass but the entire embrace makes the tablet feel like a portfolio."

Information technology does sound like the Surface mini would have been a solid product, hardware wise, but Neowin's written report does omit some details, such as the speed of its processor, the corporeality of onboard storage. and its battery life. There'south as well no discussion on what the price would accept been for the Surface mini. The report gives its ain opinion that Microsoft fabricated a error in cancelling the tablet. Do you lot feel the same way?

Source: Neowin

Buyer'south guide

Which XPS xv display is best for you?

While the laptops look the same and have generally the same features, there are some primal differences to know almost when choosing betwixt the FHD+, 3.5K OLED, and UHD+ XPS 15 9510 models.

Buyer's guide

Protect your Surface Pro with one of these great cases

You take a Surface Pro in your hands and you want to protect information technology. This roundup of cases uniform with Pro 4, Pro (2017), Pro 6, Pro seven, and Pro 7 Plus covers rugged and stylish options so that you lot find something you like.