| January Surface Pro Series Firmware Updates Contain Many Important Fixes Posted: 18 Jan 2015 08:23 PM PST  Most updates are aimed at Surface Pro 3
Microsoft released new firmware updates for its Surface Pro 3, Surface Pro 2 and Surface Pro tablets on Thursday. A quick comparison of the latest change notes on each tablet's respective update history page shows that it is the Surface Pro 3 that has received the most love this time around, with Microsoft making available updated drivers for the tablet's onboard Intel HD graphics, Wireless Network Controller, Bluetooth, Surface Home Button, and more. Here's a model-wise list of changes, as published on the different Surface Pro update history pages: Surface Pro 3: - Surface Pro UEFI update (v3.11.450.0) adds support for updated HD Graphics Family driver.
- HD Graphics Family driver update (v10.18.14.4029) enhances display stability and performance, improves user experience when using Miracast adapters. Improves compatibility with DisplayPort monitors and daisy chaining.
- Wireless Network Controller and Bluetooth driver update (v15.68.3073.151) addresses connectivity issues while Hyper-V is enabled. Adds an advanced feature to control the 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz band preference.
- Surface Home Button driver update (v2.0.1179.0) ensures compatibility with the Surface Hub app.
- Microsoft Docking Station Audio Device driver update (v1.31.35.7) improves the user experience while using the Surface Pro 3 Docking Station so that sound is available when a speaker is not connected to the docking station.
Surface Pro 2: - Surface Pro UEFI update (v2.05.0150) improves the PXE boot experience with the 1 gigabit Surface Ethernet Adapter and further enhances the system security.
- HD Graphics Family driver update (v10.18.14.4029) enhances display stability and performance, improves user experience when using Miracast adapters. Improves compatibility with DisplayPort monitors and daisy chaining.
Surface Pro - UEFI update (v1.7.50) further enhances the system security.
If you are a Surface Pro 3 owner and the above list is a bit too terse for your liking, a more detailed change log is available from the Surface for IT Pros blog. Follow Pulkit on Google+ |
| HP Elitebook Revolve Convertible Laptop Gets Broadwell Treatment Posted: 18 Jan 2015 05:28 PM PST  Dear HP, where is the New Year's resolution?
The launch of the third iteration of Hewlett-Packard's Elitebook Revolve 810 tablet-laptop hybrid appears imminent, with the convertible's official product page recently going live on the company's website. There are two things that stand out in the upcoming Elitebook Revolve 810 G3's spec sheet: the switch to Intel's 5th generation Broadwell processors and HP's refusal to move beyond the 1366 x 768 display resolution that the original debuted with in 2013. Available with a choice of Core i3, Core i5, or Core i7 Broadwell chips, the Revolve 810 G3 isn't an awful lot different from its predecessor, the G2 (and for that matter even the G1), when it comes to design. This magnesium-clad convertible has a spill-resistant keyboard and has been designed to meet MIL-STD 810G standards, according to its official page. Weighing 3.1 pounds and measuring 11.2 x 8.3 x 0.87 inches, the G3 will come with 4GB or 8GB of onboard RAM (expandable up to 12GB), up to 512GB of solid-state storage, integrated Intel HD 5500 graphics, two USB 3.0 ports, DisplayPort 1.2, microSD and a 720p HD camera. The choice of operating systems includes Windows 7 Professional, 8.1 or 8.1 Pro. In a bit of a letdown, the G3's 11.6-inch multitouch LED display has the same 1366 x 768 resolution as the previous two Revolve 810 iterations. No word on pricing or availability yet. Follow Pulkit on Google+ |
