New Microsoft Windows 10 Devices - October 6 Event

[Ilya]

On Tuesday, October 6 at 10 AM EDT Microsoft is going to announce some new Windows 10 devices.

http://www.microsoft.com/october2015event

It is expected that Microsoft will introduce a new Surface Pro 4 (possibly in two different screen sizes: 12" and 14"), two flagship Windows 10 phones: Lumia 950 and 950 XL, a new version of Microsoft Band. We might also get some details about the upcoming Xbox One Windows 10 update and, who knows, perhaps even something about the HoloLens.

I am particularly interested in Surface Pro 4! I was about to buy Surface Pro 3, which fits my needs perfectly, but decided to hold off until the Pro 4. Hopefully the wait is now over!

Ilya

 

[Ilya]

Here are some details about what can be expected at the Event from Tom Warren at The Verge:

http://www.theverge.com/2015/10/2/9438727/microsoft-event-preview-surface-pro-4-release-lumia-950-xl

If the rumors about the bigger, thin-bezel display on Surface Pro 4 are true, I will be very happy!

 

[Ilya]

Just got an email from Microsoft HoloLens reminding about the tomorrow's event. Interesting!
I guess I was right to expect some HoloLens news!

 

[Ilya]

The Microsoft event starts in less than an hour. It can be watched live at http://www.microsoft.com/october2015event/en-us/live-event

or on an Xbox.

 

[Scott Greczkowski]

Stream was working great and then it started... now constant buffering.

 

[Ilya]

I had buffering on Xbox and switched to the iPad!

 

[Ilya]

HoloLens will be available Q1 2016! $3000 for development edition.

 

[Scott Greczkowski]

Stream is working better now. So far nothing that impressive. Hololense looks cool but not practical for my 12 year old.

 

[Ilya]

Too early for a 12-year old. Initially it's mostly for developers.

 

[Ilya]

$249 for the new Microsoft Band

 

[Scott Greczkowski]

The guy giving the phone demos sounds like the guy selling the sham wow at the fair mixed with the American Dream Dusty Rose.

 

[Scott Greczkowski]

That Surface Book looks hot.

 

[Ilya]

Interesting concept: GPU in the base.