Microsoft's blatant all-in-one PC, Paint 3D and good news for gamers
27.10.2016
Translation: machine translated
Microsoft has unveiled numerous new products at a media event in New York. The undisputed highlight was an iMac copy that outshines the original in every respect - including price. But there was also plenty of other interesting things to see.
Microsoft took around two hours to rave about new software and hardware. While the live event from New York was quite lengthy, we'll skip all the boring stuff for you and get straight to the exciting stuff.
Microsoft's own iMac
Specifications:
The ice hockey puck
New Surface Book
Microsoft has refreshed its 2-in-1 device. Nothing has changed on the outside - only the inside has been tinkered with. The Surface Book has 30 per cent more battery and is said to be twice as fast as its predecessor. This is made possible by a Geforce GTX 965M graphics card. The device has also become a little heavier. (1.64 kg instead of 1.57 kg). The Surface Book comes in 256GB, 512GB and 1TB versions.
Price: 2399 dollars to 3299 dollars. According to Microsoft, the device will be available in early 2017.
New Windows 10 Creators Update
The next major update for Windows 10, called Creators Update, will be released next spring. The name says it all. Microsoft is focussing on creatives. Starting with the new Paint 3D, the ability to photograph objects in 3D with your smartphone and then integrate them into the drawing programme, through to room planning options with the Hololens.
Microsoft has presented a new way to share videos, images or documents with friends. Small icons of your closest friends can be found in the taskbar and any data can be shared with them using drag 'n' drop - via Microsoft's own services, of course.
New for gamers
As a final nice feature, Microsoft has also announced support for Bitsream Audio Pass-thru and Dolby Atmos.
Windows Insiders can download the update now.
New Paint in 3D
"Minencraft" players can look forward to being able to import their creations from the game into Paint 3D and then print them in 3D - provided they have a 3D printer. Conversely, you can also integrate your drawn works of art into the game.
More 3D bells and whistles with the Hololens
Microsoft's holo glasses naturally also made a brief appearance again. Firstly, it was shown how you can set up a complete virtual room - including a big screen with a football match, shelves with your own 3D artwork and a sandy beach. Furniture was used as an example to show how to better plan your home furnishings. How does a certain kitchen table look or do the chairs match the rest of the interior - with the Hololens you get the perfect preview.
Favourable VR glasses
If you don't fancy spending 800 francs on a VR headset and Playstation VR is not for you, then Microsoft may have the right solution for you. With partners such as Lenovo, Asus and Dell, various inexpensive virtual reality headsets will soon be coming onto the market - starting at 299 dollars. <p
Philipp Rüegg
Senior Editor
Philipp.Rueegg@digitecgalaxus.chAs a child, I wasn't allowed to have any consoles. It was only with the arrival of the family's 486 PC that the magical world of gaming opened up to me. Today, I'm overcompensating accordingly. Only a lack of time and money prevents me from trying out every game there is and decorating my shelf with rare retro consoles.
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