Matt Barlow, Microsoft Vice President, with Surface Duo 2
When the large screen of Android smartphones (smartphones) began to settle down, I heard a rumor that a leading manufacturer had started developing a "dual screen (two screens) smartphone". Several years have passed since then, and several manufacturers have actually launched dual-screen smartphones. On January 11th this year, Microsoft Japan released the dual screen "Surface Duo 2". On January 27, shortly after the release, an online briefing was held for the press. Microsoft Vice President Matt Barlow talked about the features and marketing measures. Equipped with a 5.8-inch closed and 8.3-inch PixelSense Fusion display, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G mobile platform, and a triple-lens camera, the Surface Duo 2 can use various apps simultaneously on two screens, and can be used with the separately sold "Surface Slim Pen 2". ”, it can be used like a tablet device. Matt Barlow said that Surface Duo 2 can be used flexibly from work to personal life with one device, and by using applications on two screens at the same time, you can write emails while searching the Internet and take notes while taking pictures with the camera. He explained the newness and strengths that it is perfect for anyone who wants to increase productivity because it can create, read e-books, etc. In particular, for comics and weekly magazines, the Surface Duo 2 can display the "spread" as it is like the original paper, so it is particularly recommended for use. In addition, unlike other companies' bi-fold two-screen smartphones, the Surface Duo 2 has a seam in the center due to its hinged design, but instead, it can be used in a style similar to a paper book or notebook. It weighs 284g. It is SIM-free and supports eSIM. Matt Barlow also introduced the Windows 11-equipped notebook PC "Surface Laptop Studio" released on March 1, which has a novel structure that makes use of the 14.4-inch touch screen and can switch between laptop mode / stage mode / canvas mode. . Positioned for creators, reservations have already been accepted from January 27. The price starts from 209,880 yen. The price of Surface Duo 2 varies depending on the storage capacity, and the reference price is 184,580 yen for 128GB, 196,680 yen for 256GB, and 220,880 yen for 512GB limited to the Microsoft official store. The colors are Glacier and Obsidian. The Surface Slim Pen 2 starts at 15,950 yen, and the Surface Duo 2 Pen Cover starts at 7,920 yen. Through marketing measures such as collaboration projects with UNITED ARROWS and campaigns for new college students, "Surface, Surface", Microsoft Japan will promote productivity improvements in every scene realized by the Surface series.
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