Large technology companies such as Google, Apple, Samsung and Microsoft are resolutely banking on artificial intelligence and the integration of this technology into their platforms and services. In Europe it is now possible access a large number of AI-related functions on the devices of these brands thanks to their software.
Now, Microsoft has jointly presented its two new Surface computersalthough the important thing in these is not so much their hardware – that too – but their software, since these are the first PC Copilot+ devices, a format that, little by little, we will see more frequently.
These types of devices are characterized by being smarter and faster than others, since they use a specialized equipment to get the most out of it to artificial intelligence. This means that, to be part of this group of computers, it is necessary to respect certain minimums.
On the one hand, it is necessary to have a neural processing unit, for its acronym, NPU. Roughly, This is a special processor for AI-related functionswhich will ease the workload on the conventional processor and graphics card.
Beyond this, they must have 16 GB of RAM and 256 GB of internal storage, which is the minimum with which it will be possible to meet the standards promised by this new type of computers. We’ll see more and more, but for now, the Microsoft Surface Pro and the Microsoft Surface Laptop, They are now available for purchase.
New Surface Computers
Although Microsoft presented its Surface last May, it is now arriving in Europe. These two new members of its catalog are the Microsoft Surface Pro and the Microsoft Surface Laptop, two new models in different formatsbut focused on mobility and making the most of artificial intelligence.
Starting with the Surface Laptop, it is a standard laptop, which also uses a processor from Qualcomm, the Snapdragon It is available in 13.8 and 15 inch models., so that everyone can choose between the one that suits them best. The resolution, in both models, is above 1440p.
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For its part, the Surface Pro is a convertible tablet, delivered with a keyboard case ideal for working anywhere. In addition, on this occasion it has the advantage of connecting via Bluetooth, and of being able to be used without being attached to the body of the tablet. Also comes with Snapdragon X Plus or Snapdragon X Elite processor and with the company’s NPU. Its screen measures 13 inches, but you can choose between a model with an LCD panel and another with OLED.
Both share features such as the integration of the new key for Copilot or the presence of 16 or 32 GB of RAM
What is Copilot+ PC
This is a new IT concept that places artificial intelligence at the center to help the user in their daily tasks. Not to replace what it does, but to make it as easy as possible. As stated in the presentation, the idea is for the computer to be able to understand and help us in the most natural way possible.
The Copilot+ PC computers, are part of the company, are more intelligent and have better functionality of the history, and in part it is due to the NPU, which will considerably facilitate the work that requires you to have the graphic card and the processor for the intelligent tasks, doing what performance in other applications is not affected through the use of artificial intelligence. Note that Copilot will be integrated into all computers, but in this mode, it will have more weight and better performance.
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Furthermore, The operating system has been modernized to accommodate all these functions and get unique experiences on these devices. One of the aspects in which this is most noticeable is the integration of a new key on the keyboard, which serves to activate the Microsoft Assistant and obtain a quick response to our requests. It supports voice input, so we can tell it by speaking what we want, and even add a photo to provide more information.
For example, it is possible to upload a photo of the inside of our refrigerator or of several particular ingredients and vocally ask Copilot to create a recipe with the ingredients we have available. In this sense, its operation is very intuitive, since you just have to open the camera icon in the application and then write or dictate the command with your voice.
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It also has functions related to the artistic field, such as the integration of Co-creator of painting, which can create an elaborate illustration from a sketch and an explanation. Here the user can also adjust the degree of intervention of the artificial intelligence so that it participates more or less in the modifications made to our sketch.
When it comes to working, in addition to the usual Copilot capabilities that ChatGPT offers, AI will have great weight in video calls, where it will be able to eliminate audio produced by objects or subjects that do not participate not on video call. , as well as correcting the direction of our gaze so that it appears that we are looking at the camera at all times.