Microsoft Reportedly Testing Surface Pro Prototypes With ARM Processors – Snapdragon 8cx Machine in the Works?

Microsoft Reportedly Testing Surface Pro Prototypes With ARM Processors – Snapdragon 8cx Machine in the Works?

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https://wccftech.com/microsoft-surface-pro-arm-model-prototype-testing/

A lot of notebook OEMs have pledged to the Windows 10 on ARM platform and have launched their machines running Qualcomm’s Snapdragon chipsets. Microsoft, a company known for its Surface Pro lineup has yet to accept Qualcomm’s silicon, but the latest development might have a sliver of hope for consumers wanting to see such a product down the road.

A new report from Thurrott suggests that Microsoft has several Surface Pro prototypes in place that are running on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon SoCs and not Intel processors. By the looks of it, we can assume Surface Pro devices will launch with both chips. The Snapdragon chips might be used for lower-end models and help Microsoft expand in the Always Connected PC market with more portable devices that deliver extended battery life.