14 DAY TRIAL // We’ve known for a while that Microsoft was giving the finishing touches to the Surface Book 3, but now it looks like the device could get the go-ahead any minute now, as it has recently received FCC certification.
In other words, the Surface Book 3 passed the FCC, so it received the green light to be officially launched.
A report from Windows Latest indicates that the FCC filing refers to the device using the generic “Microsoft Corporation Portable Computing Device,” but this is likely the Surface Book 3 as it uses a different model number than the Surface Go 2.
In addition to the Surface Book 3, Microsoft is also expected to launch the Surface Go 2 in the coming weeks.
While the software giant has so far remained tight-lipped on everything related to the Surface Book 3, it’s believed the device would be announced in May alongside the new Go and the Surface Earbuds.
Welcome hardware upgrades
The Surface Book 3 would obviously come with notable hardware upgrades as compared to the current generation, including the latest 10th Gen Intel Core i5 and i7 processors. Furthermore, the device will retain the existing look, so it’ll still feature its signature hinge.
The Surface Book 3 will be offered in 13.5-inch and 15-inch versions, and the latter is likely to get some exclusive hardware options, including a more powerful GPU option and possibly more RAM.
Full details will be shared by Microsoft itself in the coming weeks when the Surface Book 3 is expected to go live. Shipments should begin shortly after the announcement, and the software giant will rely mostly on online sales, as the retail stores are currently struggling due to the ongoing health crisis.
The base version of the Surface Book 3 could cost a little over $1,500, according to the rumor mill.