A new incredible battle is coming between tech giants Apple and Microsoft, this time with the release of two desktops that will probably become one of their greatest creations ever: the Apple´s iMac 2017 and the Microsoft Surface Studio.The only particularity about this struggle between both companies, is that it wouldn't be n the same time.
This is because the Microsoft Surface Studio was just released, which could be a serious inconvenience for Apple´s interest, giving the fact that the iMac 2017 had to be delayed for next year, having to unveil only the highly anticipated MacBook Pro 2016, which means that the attention could be divided, and many believe that the Microsoft´s desktop would probably be more interesting.
The reason of the delay is that the Intel Kaby Lake processors for desktop environment will start production start production by the end of this year, becoming available between February and March 2017. In any case, both devices will be outstandingly equipped, so here´s a little of what is known about these desktop, in order to predict which could be the better one.
Microsoft Surface Studio Specs
This premium all-in-one Windows 10 PC for designers and artist will cost $2,999, and its complemented by a puck-like remote control called Surface Dial. Of course, the Surface Studio will come with a Surface Pen, a Surface Keyboard and Surface Mouse, which could be purchased as standalone accessories for existing PCs for $99.
This amazing desktop will launch with a 28-inch PixelSense display, a 3:2 aspect ratio and a resolution of 4,500 x 3,000 (192 PPI). The i5 configuration is paired with an Nvidia GeForce GTX 965M while the i7 version lets you choose between a GTX 965M and a GTX 980M. The Surface Studio ships with Windows 10 Pro pre-installed and sports four USB 3.0 ports, an SD card reader, Mini DisplayPort, ethernet and a headphone jack, as reported by Tech Radar.
iMac 2017 rumors
The thing about the Apple´s new iMac 2017 is that rumors is the only fact everyone´s now, in addition to its release next. However, the few details that are known about this desktop seems to be se incredible that many believes that it could represent a huge competition for the Microsoft´s.
Apparently, this new desktop might include an option for new graphics cards from AMD. Also, it has been said that the performance of the new graphics chips is expected to be double that of their predecessors. According to ZDNet, Apple´s could have an external 5k display which would be absolutely amazing.
Considering that every single detail about the iMac 2017 are just rumors, we´re talking about a secret desktop no one knows who incredible will it be. The launch of the Microsoft´product will only increase expectations over the Apple´s, giving the fact that the most probably scenario is that its release will be unbelievable.
Although it is possible that the Surface Studio becomes the most attractive device for months, the real competition will begin when the iMac 2017 is released. Many think that it will be impossible to beat the Microsoft desktop, but the truth is that Apple could take advantage of time, studying each little detail of the Surface Studio, in order to create something better.
