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Sitting pretty at the top of the cricket Test Championship table after their recent 2-0 win over the West Indies, India come into this Test series against South Africa in confident form. With the two teams playing out a 1-1 draw in the preceding T20I series, the three-match red ball series should make for some compelling cricket, and you can watch the whole thing from pretty much anywhere with a India vs South Africa live stream.

South Africa haven't played in this format of the game since a two-match series defeat against Sri Lanka back in February and will be looking to get things back on track ahead of the T20 World Cup.

South Africa last visited India at the end of 2015 and had a horror Test series, losing the contest 3-0. With key players like number three batsman Hashim Amla and Dale Steyn having retired from international cricket, there lies a opportunity here for the likes of Theunis de Bruyn and spinner Keshav Maharaj to cement a position in the Springboks line up.

As well as the form being with them and a home crowd, India will also have conditions to suit their play, and go into the series major favourites. Nevertheless, preparations haven't been perfect for the Men In Blue, with star bowler Jasprit Bumrah ruled out of the series thanks to a stress fracture in his lower back.

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The Surface Studio 3 seems long overdue, and we think it’s high time that Microsoft releases it.

After all, even though the Surface Studio 2 hit the streets at the very end of 2018 and may boast high-end Nvidia Pascal graphics, it still runs on 7th-generation Intel Kaby Lake laptop chips. Those 7th-generation laptop chips are pretty outdated these days, so the Surface Studio 2 is arguably already looking a little long in the tooth.

A Surface device running on an Ice Lake processor that has… well, surfaced… recently on Geekbench, but it’s unlikely the Surface Studio 3 we’ve been waiting for. We also haven’t come across any credible rumors regarding the computer. So, we’re still left speculating: what exactly will the Surface Studio 3 look like?

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We’re not sure when exactly we’ll come across any concrete information regarding the new Surface Studio 3, especially so soon after the release of its predecessor. Microsoft cryptically announced a mysterious October 2nd event, but we highly doubt that the Surface Studio 3 will make an appearance.

So, for now, we’ll have to settle for a wish list of sorts. Be sure to keep this page bookmarked, however, as we’ll keep it up to date with all the latest news and rumors as they come.

Cut to the chase

What is it? The next Surface Studio PC
When is it out? TBD
What will it cost? At least $3,499 (about £2,720, AU$4,850)

Surface Studio 3 release date

We’re not sure what Microsoft has in store for us at the October 2nd event, but we don’t anticipate seeing the Surface Studio 3 there or any time soon after. Again, especially so soon after the release of Surface Studio 2.

After all, the original Surface Studio was released in December 2016, and it wasn’t followed up until two years later with the Surface Studio 2 hitting the streets in November 2018. Considering these two releases, we wouldn’t expect the Surface Studio 3 until later in 2020.

On the other hand, there have been considerable advances in mobile processor and graphics technology in that short span of time since the late 2018 release. This means that Surface Studio 2’s aging processor is nowhere good enough anymore. This alone could push Microsoft to update its desktop sooner rather than later.

Surface Studio 3 price

Both the Surface Studio and its sequel are expensive devices, and both represent a massive expense for artists. So, it would be safe to think that the Surface Studio 3 will be at least as expensive.

The Surface Studio 2 already increased the price by $500 (AU$800, about £390) over the $2,999 (AU$4,699, about £2,390) original, setting users back $3,499 (AU$5,499, about £2,720).

If Microsoft does choose to raise the price even more, we just hope it means that the Surface Studio 3 is filled with some more cutting-edge hardware that’s worthy of robbing a bank for.

What we want to see

The Surface Studio is already an extremely niche device, so it’s kind of hard to make comparisons to existing products to try and build a wish list for the Surface Studio 3. However, there are a few things that we think Microsoft could improve on the Surface Studio 1 and 2. Those, coupled with features that we think have already become standard in computing, are what we hope to see in the Surface Studio 3 if and when it is released.

Come on, Thunderbolt 3
We get it, Microsoft: you don’t want to pay Intel’s license for the Thunderbolt 3 standard. It’s understandable, but there’s only one problem with that: everyone else in the computing world is doing so. And, Thunderbolt 3 is now becoming the norm.

There are so many storage drives, monitors and other peripherals that rely on Thunderbolt 3 to do the job, and this is particularly true for professional products. By 2020, when we start seeing Thunderbolt 3 on flash drives, it will be all but essential. Even for the Surface Studio 3.

The Surface Studio 2 already has the USB-C port – it just needs to take a step further. For a machine that wants to take center stage in the professional artist’s setup, the lack of Thunderbolt 3 – particularly for this price – is inexcusable.

Hardware that’s actually up to date
To put things into perspective real quick, the Surface Studio 2 was released in November 2018 with Nvidia 10-series graphics and Intel Kaby Lake processors. The Pascal graphics are logical – Nvidia didn’t share mobile-class RTX graphics until CES 2019.

But, Intel launched Coffee Lake H-series mobile processors all the way back in April 2018 – more than six months before the Surface Studio 2 hit the streets. We’re not saying that the Kaby Lake chips aren’t going to get the job done, they will. However, Coffee Lake processors would have gotten the job done faster.

Is it too much to expect an up-to-date processor? We don’t know which “Lake” Intel will be on in late 2020, but Microsoft: please include the newest processor in the Surface Studio 3? If we’re dropping over thousands on a computer, we definitely deserve up-to-date hardware.

Up the screen resolution
To be fair, the Surface Studio 2’s display is high-resolution enough. Still, why stop at 4,500 x 3,000 pixels when monitors such as the Dell UltraSharp UP3218K are becoming all the more common – especially among creatives.

We’d like to see the Surface Studio 3 take screen resolution to the next level. We’re not saying skip right to 8K, but perhaps we could see something in between, perhaps something that might outclass that iMac Pro display to make it more compelling choice to would-be Apple converts.

At the end of the day, no one really knows what the Surface Studio 3 is going to look like. But, stay glued to this page, and if we see anything new, we’ll update this article.

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The Surface Book 3 has big shoes to fill. When the first Surface Book hit the streets, it was extremely successful. Yet, as incredible as it was, its sequel, the Surface Book 2, refined everything the original did, which resulted in a machine that makes the MacBook Pro look like a cheap toy.

It’s unsurprising, therefore, that we can hardly wait to see what the Surface Book 3 brings to the table. Microsoft's upcoming event on October 2 is days away, and we could see a big hardware push from them, which means we might see the Surface Book 3 show up (not to metion, the Surface Laptop 3). However, that’s still speculation.

Regardless, we can see it now: a Surface Book 2 with a sharper, richer display, Thunderbolt 3, and – if the recently benchmarked Microsoft Surface powered by Intel Ice Lake were anything to go by – more powerful internal components. In other words, the Surface Book 3 could end up being the best 2-in-1 laptop we’ve seen. With these features, it might be the perfect device to give Apple’s pro laptops a run for their money.

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If Microsoft is able to extract and reproduce what made the first two Surface Book devices so good, and distill it into the third model, then the Surface Book 3 might even end up as the best laptop to date.

Unfortunately for us, there is little to no tangible information about the Surface Book 3 right now. Still, that doesn’t mean we can’t at least speculate based on past releases, leaks and rumors, and our tech expertise.

With that in mind, let’s dig into what we think and hope the Surface Book 3 might look like.

Cut to the chase

What is it? The would-be third Surface Book 2-in-1 laptop
When is it out? Likely between September and November 2019
What will it cost? Likely as much as – if not more than – the current model

surface book 3 in motion — We’re still hoping that Microsoft will showcase the Surface Book 3. (Image credit: Microsoft)

Surface Book 3 release date

The Surface Book 2 was rolled out in late 2017 so it’s already got a few years under its belt. However, based on the release pattern of Surface devices that aren’t the Surface Pro, it would be hard-pressed to the Surface Book 3 until late 2019 or early 2020 at the earliest.

Two new Surface devices were released in October 2018 – the Surface Pro 6 and Surface Laptop 2 – but there wasn’t any sign of a new Surface Book. If you also account for the fact that Microsoft has recently given the 13.5-inch Surface Book 2 a quad-core processor, we don't expect to see a Surface Book 3 coming out any time soon.

However, we’re still hoping that Microsoft will showcase the Surface Book 3 or at least share an update about it at its October 2nd event, even if they don’t roll it out until early 2020.

Until we have more concrete information, or even rumors, we’re sticking with our late 2019 or 2020 Surface Book 3 release date prediction.

Surface Book 3 price

Unfortunately for us, since there’s no concrete information about the Surface Book 3 right now, we don’t really know what to expect when it comes to how much it will cost.

Looking at the pricing of the Surface Book and the Surface Book 2, however, we can certainly speculate. Currently, due to a new lower-storage model, the 13.5 inch Surface Book 2 starts at $1,199 or £1,149, while the 15-inch iteration stays at its $2,499 or £2,349 (AU$3,649) price tag. If you ask us, that’s already plenty pricey.

We won’t likely see a price drop. However, fingers crossed that the would-be Surface Book 3 sticks well within that price range, as anything more would already be too expensive for many users or potential buyers.

surface book 3 tablet mode — Microsoft has to make better use of the room provided it with the 15-inch Surface Book. (Image credit: Microsoft)

What we want to see in a Surface Book 3

A Surface Book 3 release seems so far away at this point, especially because we don’t have any solid information on what to expect. So, all we can do right now is put together a wish list, if you must, of what we would like to see improved in this follow up.

Here are the features we’d like to see in the Surface Book 3, based on speculation, leaks and rumors.

More powerful internals
The Surface Book is the most powerful and sophisticated laptop that Microsoft has ever designed, so we’d appreciate to see up-to-date components all around. Now that Intel has been shipping its Ice Lake processors and we’ll start seeing them in laptops before the end of the year – not to mention, Nvidia has rolled out its Super RTX graphics this summer – the Surface Book 3 could hypothetically be among the most powerful devices to hit the streets. We can see it now: a portable workhorse that can handle some 4K gaming in its downtime and last you a while as well.

Use the extra space accordingly
Microsoft could fit the Surface Book 3 with either an expanded keyboard with the number pad or top-firing speakers with deep bass chambers. The point is, Microsoft has to make better use of the room provided it with the 15-inch Surface Book chassis. Right now, it’s just wasted space waiting to be utilized.

Thunderbolt 3, please
The Surface connector on the Surface Book 2 is, without a doubt, versatile. However, it’s time for Microsoft to incorporate Thunderbolt 3 via USB-C. Thunderbolt 3 provides faster file transfers, and also works as a one plug hub for all monitors and other peripherals you could want to connect. If the Surface Book 3 is actually going to compete with the best there is, especially in 2019 or 2020, it needs to jump on board with this growing standard.

The good news is that looks like this might actually happen. Microsoft has patented a magnetic USB-C connector that would kind of function like the existing magnetic Surface charger. Whether or not it will actually support Thunderbolt 3 remains to be seen, but we don’t see why it shouldn’t.

Better power management
One of the biggest flaws of the Surface Book 2 15-inch is that it couldn’t play games without draining its battery on top of pulling charge through its Surface Connector. Microsoft told us that this was because of the device being designed specifically for creatives and not for gaming. But, this is the same company that also gave it a built-in Xbox controller receiver, so that excuse seems like a total cop out.

Regardless of who the next iteration is made for, it should come with improved power management so as to not dip into its battery reserves for extra juice.

A 4K display would be nice
The Surface Book 2’s screen comes in at 3,240 x 2,160 (260 ppi) at a 3:2 aspect ratio on its 15-inch model. It’s a stunning display, to be fair. However, while it does come close to hitting that 4K mark, true 4K assets are becoming standard, and digital creators, for whom the Surface Book is designed, will want a screen that mirrors the sharpness at which they produce content.

All accessories included
For what it’s charging for its current – and will charge for its future – Surface Book products, Microsoft should include all of the essential accessories in the box. Yes, that includes the innovative Surface Dial, alongside the Surface Pen, in this case. It’s only fair for what is essentially a luxury item.

Black color option
The Surface Book 2 is already an exceptionally stunning device, but now that Microsoft revealed the Surface Pro 6 and the Surface Laptop 2, we would love to see the next premium 2-in-1 adopt the black color option as well.

Just imagine, a Surface Book 3 that might not only give the MacBook Pro 2018 a run for its money, but one that has a more striking color option than the Space Gray on the latest Apple flagship.

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If you’ve been wondering what Surface Laptop 3 will bring to the table, you’ve come to the right spot.

When the first Surface Laptop first came out a little over two years ago, stuck with Windows 10 S Mode, it didn’t make for a compelling device, especially next to the rest of the Surface lineup. However, Microsoft refined the formula enough and redefined the Surface Laptop image, and when the Surface Laptop 2 finally hit the streets last year, it became one of the best laptops on the market.

Which leaves us thinking: what exactly will the Surface Laptop 3 look like and what innovations will it bring to the table?

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Beyond the necessary upgrades to its internal components – Intel Whiskey Lake or Ice Lake chips – to start, higher resolution and a Thunderbolt 3 connection are among the highest on our wishlist. Although a Thunderbolt 3 would only happen if Microsoft is willing to abandon its proprietary Surface connector.

At the moment, we really don’t have any concrete information regarding the Surface Laptop 3. However, some are speculating that Microsoft might show it off at its October 2 event.

In fact, a recently spotted benchmark seems to show a Surface Pro or Surface Laptop running on a 10th generation Intel Core i5-1035G1 processor. Could it be the Surface Laptop 3 we’ve been waiting for? There’s a good chance.

Still, until Microsoft releases any official information about the next generation Surface Laptop, all we can do is speculate based on leaks, rumors and information on past Surface Laptop releases.

Here are the Surface Laptop 3 speculations, predictions and rumors that we’ve heard through the grapevine. Be sure to keep this page bookmarked, and we’ll update it with any news Surface Laptop 3 release date news and rumors that comes our way.

Cut to the chase

What is it? The next Surface Laptop
When is it out? September 2019 at the earliest
What will it cost? Likely around $999 (about £780, AU$1,385)

Surface Laptop 3 release date

Unlike the Surface Pro 7, for example, Microsoft has only released two Surface Laptops. This isn’t surprising, as it’s a product line that has only been around for less than two years. Though that also means that we have less information to work with when guessing the release window.

The original Surface Laptop came out in June 2017, alongside the Surface Pro. However, the follow up, Surface Laptop 2, saw an October 2018 release. So, while we might end up seeing the Surface Laptop 3 later in 2019, it’s hard to predict exactly what month it will get released.

Granted, June 2019 has come and gone without so much as a teaser from Microsoft. So, we’re now hoping for an October release.

Since Intel has already started shipping out the Ice Lake chips on August 1 – and with Microsoft gearing up for its October 2 event, we could see the company showcasing the Surface Laptop 3 at the event and releasing it a few days or weeks later. Especially if that recently benchmarked device touting an Ice Lake chip is the next Surface Laptop.

This is all speculation, of course, so you should take it with a grain of salt. We’ll update this section as soon as we hear anything about the Surface Laptop 3 release date.

Surface Laptop 3 price

The first Surface Laptop was released with a $799 (around £560, AU$1,000) price tag. That was with an Intel Core m3 processor and Windows 10 S out of the box.

The Surface Laptop 2, on the other hand, raised the price of entry significantly, charging users $200 more than the original at $999 (£979, AU$1,499). To be fair, this higher price point did come with full-fat Ultrabook processors in every configuration – not to mention, the full Windows 10 Home. So the upgrade was worth the price increase.

It’s highly likely that Microsoft will charge the same $999 (£979, AU$1,499) for the Surface Book 3, to keep it competitive with similar Ultrabooks like the Dell XPS 13.

What we want to see

The Surface Laptop 2 already considerably improved on the Surface Laptop that it’s trickier to know what else Microsoft could do to make it even better. Still, we’ve come up with a few things we’d like to see in the Surface Laptop 3, using our tech expertise as our guiding hand.

Faster processors
The Surface Laptop 2 had vastly improved upon the processors on offer, moving from dual-core Kaby Lake chips to quad-core 8th-generation Kaby Lake Refresh chips. Still, more speed is never a bad thing, and we’d love to see more power behind the Surface Laptop 3.

There are technically faster and more powerful Ultrabook-class processors out already, starting with Intel’s Whiskey Lake chips. However, those deliver such a small upgrade in performance, that it really isn’t worth upgrading.

At CES 2019, Intel announced its 10nm Ice Lake processors, promising a two-fold increase in performance for certain workloads. While Intel’s performance claims should be taken with a grain of salt, the gains to performance and battery life that a 10nm process would afford are still exciting. And, we’d love to see that in the next Surface Laptop.

Thunderbolt 3, please
Now that Thunderbolt 3 has become a standard, Microsoft absolutely needs to include the technology in its next line of laptops. There are so many monitors, external hard drives and other peripherals are using Thunderbolt 3, and Microsoft has to bring its port selection on the Surface Laptop to the modern age – that Surface connection isn’t going to cut it for much longer.

Luckily, Microsoft has patented a new magnetic USB-C charger, that would have the best of both worlds. We just hope the technology is ready and on the Surface Laptop 3 before its release.

Freshen up the design
The Surface Laptop 2 largely inherited the look and feel of its predecessor, so beyond adding a new black color option, there wasn’t a big change design-wise. For the Surface Laptop 3, however, we’d like to see Microsoft offer a slimmer design.

And, it’s not like Microsoft is against pursuing thinner designs. Microsoft has patented a thinner Type Cover, with a touchpad built right into the printed circuit board. This could possibly lead to the Surface Pro 7 having a smaller footprint overall, but we’d also be interested to see if this design philosophy would carry over to other Surface devices.

Thinner laptops are always in demand, so a thinner and lighter Surface Laptop 3 is highly likely.

However, we have seen a recent patent from Microsoft that could make the fur-coated design of the Surface Laptop 3 make a little more sense. The patent describes a touch-sensitive fabric, that could give the Surface Laptop 3 more touch controls on the chassis of the device, maybe for volume or brightness. A fuzzy Touch Bar, perhaps?

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Surface Pro 7 is probably one of the most highly anticipated releases from Microsoft. But, whether or not it lives up to the growing needs of its target audience is something we’ll have to wait and see.

After all, even though Microsoft has been steadily crafting some of the best Windows tablets and 2-in-1 laptops for a while now with its Surface lineup, the Surface Pro 6 that hit the streets back in October 2018 only offered minor improvements over its 2017 predecessor. That made us think that we weren’t going to see more significant improvements to the Surface Pro formula.

So far, however, the Surface Pro 7 is looking promising – that is, if we were to go by the rumors we’ve come across. We’ve started to see all sorts of patents for the new Surface Pro coming out of the woodwork that might change the game for how we use Microsoft’s tablets.

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For instance, there’s a brand new USB-C magnetic Surface charger, which we really hope sees the light of day. Couple that with Intel’s new Ice Lake chips, which is highly probable if the new benchmarks spotted online were that of the Surface Pro 7, and it might end up being the most powerful Surface Pro yet. That is, as long as Microsoft doesn’t pack it with new ARM processors instead.

However, because nothing is confirmed, these are all just educated guesses. We probably won’t have long to wait, as we might actually hear more once Microsoft's October 2nd event comes around. Rest assured, we will continue to update this article with any new information that reaches us.

Cut to the chase

What is it? The next Surface Pro tablet
When is it out? Late 2019 at the earliest
What will it cost? Probably around $899 (£879, AU$1,349) to start.

Surface Pro 7 release date

Since the Surface Pro 6 only recently came out, it’s doubtful that we’ll see the next one released before the end of 2019.

The Surface Pro 4 and Surface Pro 6 both hit the streets in October 2015 and 2018, respectively. On the other hand, the Surface Pro 2017 did get a June release date. So, while it’s likely that the Surface Pro 7 could come out in October 2019, the release schedule for Surface Pro devices seems to be about every 16 to 18 months. In other words, it’s also very possible that there may not be a Surface Pro 7 until Spring or Summer 2020.

We may see it be released in October, however, if Microsoft wants to stick to that annualized release. We’re only days away from its October 2 event. And, since it’ll be a whole year since Microsoft has launched new Surface hardware, and two years since it released the Surface Book 2, we’re keeping our fingers crossed that the Surface Pro 7 will rear its pretty head then.

Don’t worry, we’ll update this article just as soon as new information comes our way – official or otherwise – regarding the Microsoft Surface Pro 7 release date.

Surface Pro 7 price

The Surface Pro 6 will set you back $899 (£879, AU$1,349) for its base configuration, a marked price increase over the Surface Pro 2017, the base model of which was $799 (£799, AU$1,199). So, the pricing of the Surface Pro 7 could go in one of two directions: either it will get another price bump of $100, or stay the same price as before. It’s unlikely that the price will drop, however.

If the price does go up by another $100, and launches at $999 (about £770, AU$1,380), it’ll put the Surface Pro 7 at the same price point as computers like the Dell XPS 13 and the HP Spectre x360 – as well as the new iPad Pro.

Like anything else we’ve listed, we won’t actually know the real pricing of the Surface Pro 7 until Microsoft actually shares them. But again, we’ll update this article if and when that happens.

What we want to see

Even with the Surface Pro 7 launch likely imminent, it’s hard to predict what exactly is in store for the next Surface device. Still, based on all the patents that Microsoft has filed lately, like an update to the Surface Pen that would make it more accurate, we put together a wish list of upgrades that we’d like to see.

Blazing speed
Back at CES 2019, Intel showed off Ice Lake, the first 10nm processors for laptops. And, while we don’t know a whole lot about the processors’ performance right now, the smaller manufacturing process should undeniably lead to improved performance and efficiency.

Still, we’ve heard some rumors that Qualcomm Snapdragon-equipped Surface devices are “floating around”. It’s unlikely that the top-end Surface Pro 7 would utilize an ARM processor like this, as there would be possible problems with software emulation of x86 apps.

Nevertheless, we might see an entry-level Surface device implementing these ARM chips. If the Surface Pro 7 does use these new processors, you should expect quite the improved performance and battery life across the board.

Thunderbolt 3, please
Microsoft, for obvious reasons not worth going into here, has been hesitant about including Thunderbolt 3 in its Surface Products. And, while this was understandable in the early days, it’s getting harder to ignore with each Surface release.

Luckily, we have reason to think that Microsoft will release the Surface Pro 7 with Thunderbolt 3 support, or at the very least basic USB-C charging. Microsoft has patented a new magnetic charger with a USB-C input that would work like the current Surface charger.

We’re not actually sure of whether Surface Pro 7 will support Thunderbolt 3, as it depends on Microsoft’s openness to switching its proprietary technology for Thunderbolt 3 that it will have to pay Intel to license. That is, unless USB4 becomes available in time for a release.

An improved Type Cover
The Surface Pro 6’s Type Cover is already one of the best tablet keyboard accessories on the market. It’s not only extremely responsive, but also gives a lot of feedback and is made of durable materials. However, we haven’t seen any major improvements to it since the Surface Pro 2017. We don’t believe there’s any such thing as a perfect product, but we do want to see how Microsoft will improve on this peripheral moving forward.

Just like the charging capabilities, we may have an idea of what the next generation Type Cover could look like. Microsoft has patented a thinner Type Cover that could minimize the footprint of the device all around. It looks like Microsoft is planning on doing this by using a trackpad that’s integrated right into the printed circuit board.

It could also use haptic feedback in the keys, to improve the tactile response when typing, which would be crucial when you’re doing so on a slimmer keyboard cover.

It’s a strange move, but it’s caught our attention regardless – if Microsoft can make the Type Cover thinner without making the same mistakes as Apple’s Butterfly keyboards, it could be a game-changer.

We’ve also seen a patent that would make the fabric covering the Type Cover smarter. It should feature touch sensitivity, so you can swipe through news stories and photos without needing to find the touchpad or the touchscreen. We’re not sure who was asking for this tech, but it’s still a cool concept.

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Microsoft officially sent out invitations to the press for its October Event 2019 to be held in New York City.

The company still has given no hints as to what it plans to showcase during this much talked about event, even now that we’re only days away. However, there have been many leaks and rumors in the past few months that all but confirm the forthcoming debut of a few major Surface products.

With the Surface Pro 7, Surface Laptop 3 and a completely new product dubbed ‘Centaurus’ showing up in different leaks and rumors from anonymous sources, we’re expecting a possibly star-studded showing.

That’s not to mention the incumbent product lines that are just about due for an upgrade like the Surface Book 3 and Surface Studio 3. Though we haven’t heard much of anything regarding those devices in particular.

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With that, here are the highlights on each of the Surface products that we hope to see during the Microsoft October Event, in order of how likely they are to make an appearance.

What we’re likely to see: Surface Pro 7

Now with leaks and rumors detailing the possible exact configurations of the Microsoft Surface Pro 7, it’s almost definitely a shoo-in for the Microsoft October Event. We’re now anticipating to get an even more affordable configuration for the tablet in the form of one packing an Intel Core i3 processor (CPU).

What we don’t know is whether Microsoft is finally adopting USB-C – particularly Thunderbolt 3 – instead of the proprietary Surface Connect port. We also would like to see Intel Ice Lake CPUs and an improved Type Cover. Both have been rumored, so we’ve got high hopes.

What we’re likely to see: Surface Laptop 3

The Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 is just about the only other incumbent Surface device to be discussed in rumors and leaks, with not just one but two configurations becoming available. That’s right; it’s rumored that a 15-inch version will be joining the 13-inch model this year.

And, that’s not all: European retail listings are hinting that the Surface Laptop 3 will use AMD processors inside, as opposed to Intel. However, we’re more concerned with whether Microsoft adopts Thunderbolt 3 ports here as well. In addition, the design could also use a bit of updating.

What we hope to see: Surface Book 3

The computing world has changed considerably since the Surface Book 2 hit the streets, making the release of a Microsoft Surface Book 3 all the more important in 2019. Both versions of the 2-in-1 laptop could benefit from Nvidia’s new RTX graphics, for a start.

While we haven’t heard much in the way of rumors or leaks concerning a Surface Book follow up, an update is well overdue amid massive gains by its ‘prosumer’ laptop competition. Of course, again, we’d like to see Thunderbolt 3 included, as well as stronger power management with those more powerful RTX graphics.

What we hope to see: Surface Studio 3

Like the Surface Book 3, we’ve heard next to nothing about a Microsoft Surface Studio 3 release. But it’s also another long overdue update that we would love to see at the Microsoft October Event. That said, we’re quite fine with the all-in-one artist desktop’s design.

What we would like to see updated here are the internals. That is, we’d like to see the follow up released rocking the latest Nvidia graphics and Intel processors. In years past, this has not been the case at launch. Finally, just give us Thunderbolt 3 already, and maybe up the resolution?

What we hope to see: Surface ‘Centaurus’

There has been a number of patent application releases and other rumors surrounding a new Microsoft Surface device, one that touts either dual screens or a single folding display. The various patent images and rumors conjure up thoughts of Lenovo’s ThinkPad X1 foldable tablet.

Of course, there’s very little known about how this device will fit into Microsoft’s larger portfolio, and what specific or unique use cases it will serve. Will it be a folding phone-meets-tablet? We can’t wait to see whether we find out at the Microsoft October Event.

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Boasting flagship features and impressive specs at affordable prices, the up-and-coming Chinese smartphone manufacturer Realme has announced that it will officially launch a range of devices in the Australia market on October 17, 2019.

The launch lineup promises to shake up the Australian budget handset market, with Realme set to offer four handsets priced between AU$200 and AU$500.

While the Shenzhen-based phone maker is saving specific model announcements for its October 17 launch event in Sydney, we have to assume it'll bring its hero handset, Realme X (pictured above), to Australian shores.

Realme X sports numerous premium-level features, including a bezel-free 1080p OLED screen with in-display fingerprint scanner, a Snapdragon 710 chipset, up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage, a 16MP pop-up selfie camera and a 48MP + 5MP dual camera setup on the device's rear – an impressive set up for around US$260 (roughly AU$386).

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Once a subsidiary of fellow Chinese manufacturer Oppo, it perhaps comes as no surprise that Realme's handsets operate on Oppo's own ColorOS firmware, which is based on Android.

Realme plans to sell its four handsets exclusively online via the e-commerce sites of Australia's biggest retailers, including JB Hi-Fi, The Good Guys, Bing Lee, along with the likes of eBay, Amazon, Kogan, Catch, Mobilciti and its own website.

Make sure to check back in on October 17 to find out exactly which affordable smartphones Realme is releasing in Australia.

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