Surface Hub
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| Developer | Microsoft |
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| Product family | Surface |
| Type | interactive whiteboard, collaboration and videoconferencing device |
| Generation | 1st |
| Release date | June 1st, 2015 |
| Introductory price | $8,999 (55-inch model) and $21,999 (84-inch model) |
| Units shipped | April 2016 |
| Operating system | Windows 10 Pro |
| CPU | 4th generation Intel Core i5 (55-inch model) or i7 (84-inch model) |
| Storage | SSD 128 GB with 8 GB RAM |
| Display | 55 inches (140 cm) 1920x1080 or 84 inches (210 cm) 3840x2140 screen, both with 120 Hz refresh rate, 3:2 aspect ratio and 100-point multi-touch sensor |
| Graphics | Intel HD 4600 (55-inch model) or Nvidia Quadro K2200 (84-inch model) |
| Sound | Dual front facing speakers |
| Input |
Sensors: passive infrared presence, imaging, ambient light and depth sensors |
| Camera |
Front Camera 1: 5 MP, 1080p HD Rear: 5 MP, 1080p HD |
| Connectivity |
Wireless: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi Bluetooth 4.0 Low Energy NFC reader Miracast Ports: 2 × full-size USB 3.0 2 × full-size USB 2.0 Gigabit Ethernet DisplayPort 3.5 mm audio socket RS-232 serial port RJ11 connector for system level control |
| Power | Mains electricity |
| Online services | Windows Store, OneDrive, Skype for Business, Groove Music, Xbox Games, Microsoft Movies and TV |
| Dimensions |
55-inch model: 59.62 inches (151.4 cm) (width) 31.75 inches (80.6 cm) (height) 3.38 inches (86 mm) (depth) 84-inch model: 86.7 inches (220 cm) (width) 46.12 inches (117.1 cm) (height) 4.15 inches (105 mm) (depth) |
| Weight | 48 kilograms (106 lb) (55-inch model) or 127 kilograms (280 lb) (84-inch model) |
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The Surface Hub is a series of an upcoming interactive whiteboards developed and marketed by Microsoft. The devices are part of the Microsoft Surface family and were unveiled on January 21, 2015 at the Windows 10 Event in Redmond.[1] It is available for businesses to order since July 1, 2015,[2] however shipping for the device was delayed from September 1, 2015, to Q1 of 2016.[3] Surface Hub is a wall- or roller stand-mounted device with a 84 inches (210 cm) 120 Hz 4K or 55 inches (140 cm) 1080p multi-touch and multi-pen touchscreen powered by Windows 10 operating system.[4] Both devices are targeted for businesses to use for collaboration and videoconferencing.
History
Microsoft first announced the Surface Hub at its Windows 10 Devices Event on January 21, 2015, at which the device was hidden in plain sight and in use throughout the majority of the keynote.[5] Microsoft began taking Surface Hub pre-orders on July 1, 2015 for both the 55 inch model and the 84 inch model, stating that they would begin shipping in September of 2015.[6] However, on July 13, 2015 Brian Hall, an employee at Microsoft on their Surface Blog, announced that pre-order demand had greatly exceeded Microsoft's predictions and that shipments of the Surface Hub would be delayed with more details regarding the delays coming in mid-August 2015. [7] Further details confirmed that Microsoft had delayed shipment until January 1, 2016, [8] but that date wasn't met either with Microsoft announcing that there were further delays and that they would be raising the price by $2000, though they would still honor the previous price agreement with previous pre-orders. [9] Surface Hub began shipping on March 25, 2016. [10]
Features
Hardware
Both Surface Hub models will be powered by the 4th generation Intel Core Haswell processors, running the 64-bit version of Windows 10 Pro. The main differentiation point between two variants will be a screen size, its resolution and a graphics adapter: 55-inch model will support 1920x1080 Full HD, and an Intel HD 4600 controller, integrated into the CPU, while the more expensive 84-inch model will have 3840x2160 4K resolution powered by a Nvidia Quadro K2200 discrete graphics adapter.[11] Microsoft Surface Hub has dual cameras built into the device. When used for videoconferencing, the cameras can automatically change when the presenter moves from the one to the other side of the whiteboard.
Software
Surface Hub will be running Windows 10 Pro.
JT2GO (Developed by Siemens) allows users of the Surface Hub to interact with a 3D model. The models can be viewed from any 360 angle view as well as be enlarged or reduced in size in real time. The application can be used on Windows 10 devices but is particularly useful on the Surface Hub. Skype for Business for video conferencing will be included with the Surface Hub. Microsoft OneNote allows users to draw on the screen. Files can be easily shared with anyone who uses OneNote, including users with smartphones, tablets or laptops on any operating system including Windows 10 Mobile and iOS. As well as other specific applications made for the Surface Hub including OneNote, Microsoft Office applications can also be used including Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint and Microsoft Excel.
Timeline
Source: Microsoft Devices Blog
See also
References
- ↑ "Microsoft announces 84-inch Surface Hub tailored for Windows 10". The Verge. Retrieved 2015-09-27.
- ↑ "Microsoft Surface Hub available for businesses to order on July 1". news.microsoft.com. 10 June 2015. Retrieved 18 June 2015.
- ↑ "Microsoft Surface Hub to ship starting January 1, 2016 | ZDNet". ZDNet. Retrieved 2015-09-27.
- ↑ Ian Cutress; Andrei Frumusanu (2 March 2015). "Microsoft at MWC 2015: Lumia 640 and 640 XL Announced, 4K 120Hz Surface Hub Demoed". AnandTech. Retrieved 3 March 2015.
- ↑ "Microsoft announces Surface Hub, hides it in plain sight throughout the event". Neowin. Retrieved 2016-04-18.
- ↑ "Microsoft has opened the door for Surface Hub pre-orders". Neowin. Retrieved 2016-04-18.
- ↑ "Surface Hub delayed, shipping details to come in August". Neowin. Retrieved 2016-04-18.
- ↑ "Microsoft is delaying Surface Hub shipments until January 1, 2016". Neowin. Retrieved 2016-04-18.
- ↑ "Microsoft has delayed the Surface Hub once again, while raising the price by $2000". Neowin. Retrieved 2016-04-18.
- ↑ "After a number of delays, Microsoft begins shipping Surface Hubs". Neowin. Retrieved 2016-04-18.
- ↑ "Hub Technical Specifications". Microsoft.com. Retrieved 2 October 2015.
