People are clamoring for Microsoft’s Surface Duo 2 ahead of its announcement
Microsoft could announce at least five new devices this week, and our readers are most excited about the Surface Duo 2.
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What you need to know
Microsoft will announceseveral new Surface devicesat an event on September 22, 2021. Anticipation is building among enthusiasts, andleaks are starting to appear. With only a few days left before Microsoft announces theSurface Pro 8,Surface Duo 2, and other new hardware, we wanted to know which device people are most excited about.
Just over 33% of voters in our poll were most excited about the Surface Duo 2. Behind that, theSurface Book 4(which may go by a different name) earned 27.06% of the votes. The Surface Pro 8 received over 21.42% of the votes, while the Surface Go 3 and updated Surface Pro X received less than 10% each. Lastly, 1.13% of polled participants were most excited about new Surface accessories, such as the new Surface Pen.
Keith Wallace, in the comments of our poll post, argued that the Surface Duo is trying to carve a new product category and that it should be the device people are most excited about:
The Duo should EASILY rank as the most intriguing device here. It’s the one with the greatest potential to help Microsoft grow a new base of customers. Those interested in the SP8 or new SPX are primarily going to be existing Surface customers looking to upgrade. That is, if you haven’t been interested in Surfaces so far, neither is likely to do anything to change your mind now, while the Duo is trying to establish a new form factor in a market where Microsoft has a nearly non-existent install base.
There seem to be quite a few people anxious to see a mobile device from Microsoft. While the Surface Duo isn’t a traditional smartphone, it is the first phone that Microsoft has made in years. The Surface Duo 2 looks to bring significantly improved specs compared to its predecessor, including a flagship processor, bigger screens, improved cameras, and support for NFC.
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Sean Endicott is a tech journalist at Windows Central, specializing in Windows, Microsoft software, AI, and PCs. He’s covered major launches, from Windows 10 and 11 to the rise of AI tools like ChatGPT. Sean’s journey began with the Lumia 740, leading to strong ties with app developers. Outside writing, he coaches American football, utilizing Microsoft services to manage his team. He studied broadcast journalism at Nottingham Trent University and is active on X @SeanEndicott_ and Threads @sean_endicott_.
