Introducing Microsoft’s Copilot+ PCs: your new digital partner
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Rhiain Cliffe
November 26th, 2024
The next generation of computing is here, and Microsoft’s Copilot+ PCs are leading the charge. These devices combine powerful hardware, premium design, and the intelligent capabilities of AI to help you work smarter and faster.
Whether you’re interested in a high-performance PC for professional work or need a versatile device for everyday use, Copilot+ PCs make your tasks easier. Here is what you can expect from the new Surface Copilot+ PC line-up.
What are Copilot+ PCs?
Copilot+ PCs are a new category of laptops and tablets designed to work seamlessly with Microsoft 365’s AI-powered Copilot. These devices leverage cutting-edge hardware and software integrations to create a fluid, responsive, and adaptive user experience.
- Integrated AI assistant: Microsoft’s AI Copilot works right within your apps, such as Word, Excel, Teams, and PowerPoint, enabling faster content generation, summarisation, and data analysis
- Natural language processing: users can ask Copilot questions in everyday language and receive contextual responses, simplifying complex tasks and enhancing productivity
- Real-time collaboration: Copilot enables seamless collaboration by syncing notes, emails, and calendar events, keeping you on track across devices
- Enhanced security and performance: built-in security protocols, powered by Windows 11, keep data secure, while high-performance components ensure speed and efficiency
Meet the Surface Copilot+ PC line-up
Here’s an overview of the latest Surface Copilot+ PCs, each crafted for users who need power, flexibility, and productivity.
Surface Laptop Studio 2 Copilot+
- Display: 14.4” PixelSense Flow Display with 120Hz refresh rate, Dolby Vision support
- Processor: 13th Gen Intel Core i7 or i9
- Graphics: NVIDIA RTX 4060 (i7) or 4070 (i9)
- Memory: 16GB, 32GB, or 64GB LPDDR5
- Storage: 512GB to 2TB SSD
- Battery life: up to 19 hours
Notable feature: dynamic woven hinge for flexible viewing modes (Laptop, Stage, and Studio mode), optimised for Copilot and linking
The Surface Laptop Studio 2 is a versatile powerhouse, designed for creators, engineers, and multitaskers who want the best of a laptop and a creative studio. With the added intelligence of Copilot, it’s easier than ever to manage projects, create content, and stay organised.
Surface Pro 10 Copilot+
- Display: 13” PixelSense touchscreen
- Processor: 13th Gen Intel Core i5 or i7
- Memory: 8GB or 16GB LPDDR5
- Storage: 128GB to 1TB SSD
- Battery life: up to 15 hours
Notable feature: detachable keyboard and Surface Pen support, ideal for Copilot usage on the go
Surface Pro 10 is perfect for users who want the flexibility of a tablet with the power of a PC. With Copilot integrated, professionals on the move can stay productive, draft documents, and organise tasks with ease, using just voice commands or stylus input.
Surface Go 4 Copilot+
- Display: 10.5” PixelSense touchscreen
- Processor: Intel Core i3 or Pentium Gold
- Memory: 4GB or 8GB LPDDR4x
- Storage: 64GB eMMC or 128GB SSD
- Battery life: up to 10 hours
Notable feature: lightweight and portable, Copilot+ PC support for quick tasks and note-taking
Surface Go 4 is built for those needing a highly portable device for light productivity tasks. Its compact form and affordable price make it ideal for students and casual users looking for the benefits of Copilot without a bulky laptop.
How will Copilot for Microsoft 365 make your workflows easier?
Here are a few examples of how Copilot on a Surface Copilot+ PC can simplify your day-to-day tasks:
- In Word: quickly create outlines, draft documents, and even rephrase content with a simple command, helping you finish writing tasks faster
- In Excel: analyse data with ease. Just ask Copilot to summarise key trends, create graphs, or identify patterns, saving you hours of data manipulation
- In Teams: keep meetings productive. Copilot can automatically capture notes, suggest action items, and create follow-up reminders
- In Outlook: manage your inbox with priority-focused sorting, automatic summarisation, and smart responses, cutting down on email clutter
Want to know more about how to use Copilot for Microsoft 365 in your organisation? Check out our top tips blog.
Experience the future of work with Copilot+ PCs
Microsoft’s Copilot+ PCs empowering you and your colleagues to work smarter, not harder. Discover the potential of a Copilot+ PC today and see how AI can transform your organisation, book your free one-to-one call with one of our specialists by using the booking form below.
Alternatively, please email us at [email protected] or call 01904 562200 and one of our specialists will be in touch to discuss your requirements.
FAQs
Yes, a Microsoft 365 subscription is required to use Copilot features. Copilot is currently available in Microsoft 365 Business Standard, Business Premium, and Enterprise plans.
Copilot will function on other devices running compatible Windows versions, though Copilot+ PCs are designed to enhance the experience with optimal hardware and software integration.
No, Copilot relies on cloud processing, so an internet connection is needed for its features to work.
Copilot+ PCs come with advanced Windows security features, including BitLocker, Microsoft Defender, and Windows Hello, making them secure for business use.
Microsoft has designed Copilot to be intuitive, with natural language processing that makes it easy to get started. Additionally, there are tutorials and support to help users master its features.
About the author
Rhiain has been at Phoenix since 2019, beginning her time with us as an Account Manager in the Education Team. Her time in that team highlighted her interest and passion for Microsoft Surface devices which is why she is now a member of our Cloud and AI Solutions Team as our dedicated in-house Microsoft Surface Specialist. Rhiain is an advocate for the positive impact Surface devices can have on an organisation, including everything from their accessibility goals, their attitude to sustainability, and modernising the workplace with the right devices for the right roles.