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28-496: The Surface Pen is an active stylus and digital pen developed by Microsoft for its series of Surface computing devices. It is designed to showcase the pen computing capabilities of Microsoft's Windows 8 / 8.1 , Windows 10 and Windows 11 operating systems. The first Surface Pen was introduced in 2012 alongside the Surface Pro , which uses Penabled technology designed by Wacom . It features one physical button on
56-719: A screenshot , press-and-hold launches Cortana . This generation saw the return of the magnetic attachment, although this time the pen snaps into place on the opposite side of the Surface device, thereby freeing up the charging port (now called the Surface Connect port). This version of the pen is bundled with the Surface Pro 4, the Surface Book and the Surface Studio ; it can also be purchased separately for
84-547: A customized version of Windows 10 Enterprise. Users can disable the restrictive access by opening the Settings app and select the option to reinstall Windows 10 Enterprise. Software product JT2GO (developed by Siemens ) allows users of the Surface Hub to interact with a 3D model. The models can be displayed from any angle and be enlarged or reduced in real time. The application can be used on all Windows 10 devices but
112-410: A digital document, and edited in a text or drawing application. The electronic components generate wireless signals that are picked up by a digitizer and transmitted to its dedicated controller, providing data on pen location, pressure and other functionalities. Additional features enabled by the active pen's electronics include palm rejection to prevent unintended touch inputs, and hover, which allows
140-562: A presentation program when someone enters the room). When used for videoconferencing, the cameras are intended to automatically track a person moving from one side of the display to the other. According to Microsoft, the four-element microphone array can detect a whisper from 23 feet (7.0 m) away, but in PC Magazine ' s tests of the Hub, a more realistic estimation is about 15 feet (4.6 m). The Surface Hub runs Windows 10 Team ,
168-637: A self-adhesive felt loop which can be attached to the Surface Type Cover (optional extra). It is also compatible with all subsequent Surface PCs, which uses the same basic technology. Surface Pro 3 Pen is able to detect 256 levels of pressure on its tip. Model numbers are 3UY-00001 (Silver), 3UY-00012 (Black), 3UY-00021 (Red), 3UY-00030 (Blue). The Surface 4 is more than just for art. Its design and integration make it great for multitasking . It helps you move through your digital world smoothly, take clear notes, and mark up documents efficiently. With
196-405: A touch sensor which allows it to detect whether a stylus is being used. Surface Hub models have a wide-angle HD camera on either side of the device. The cameras produce video at 1080p and 30 fps , and are enabled with a four-element microphone array. The cameras have sensors for ambient light and infrared presence, allowing the hub to react to light levels or heat in the room (e.g.: activating
224-639: Is a wall-mounted or roller-stand-mounted device with either a 55-inch (140 cm) 1080p or an 84-inch (210 cm) 4K 120 Hz touchscreen with multi-touch and multi-pen capabilities, running the Windows 10 operating system. The devices are targeted for businesses to use while collaborating and videoconferencing . On May 15, 2018, Microsoft announced that the second-generation Surface Hub 2S would be released in 2019. In 2012, Microsoft acquired Jeff Han 's Perceptive Pixel , which had previously developed large-screen multi-touch displays such as
252-489: Is able to detect 4096 levels of pressure and has 1024 levels of tilt sensitivity, which was not available in previous generations. It has 21 milliseconds of latency, making it "the fastest digital pen on the planet” at the time of release, according to Microsoft. Model numbers are: With the release of the Surface Pro X , Microsoft introduced the Surface Slim Pen, a new design resembling a carpenter pencil . Like
280-400: Is particularly useful on the Surface Hub. Skype for Business video conferencing will be included with the Surface Hub. Microsoft Office applications can also be used, including Word , PowerPoint and Excel . Microsoft OneNote allows users to draw on the screen. The Hub's welcome screen has three buttons – call, whiteboard and connect – corresponding to
308-535: The Surface Laptop . It is also compatible with the Surface Pro 3 and Surface 3. The pen of the third generation is able to detect 1024 levels of pressure on its tip. Latency drops to just 45 milliseconds in comparison with Surface Pro 3 Pen. Model numbers are 3XY-00001 (Silver), 3XY-00011 (Black), 3XY-00021 (Dark Blue) and 3XY-00051 (Gold). A set of 4 interchangeable pen tips were included with this pen, but only made available as an option (Model RJ3-00003) for
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#1732780612565336-627: The CNN Magic Wall . Microsoft indicated in 2014 that it intended to mass-produce the devices as part of an effort to bring down cost. Microsoft first announced the Surface Hub at its Windows 10 Devices Event on January 21, 2015, at which the device was in use throughout the majority of the keynote. 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 2015. However, on July 13, 2015, it
364-487: The CPU, while the more-expensive 84-inch model has 3840 × 2160 4K resolution powered by a Nvidia Quadro K2200 discrete graphics adapter. The screen of both models has a high-definition display with 120 Hz refresh rate , though it is not intended for use in film or TV screening. The screen is capable of achieving high levels of brightness (up to 424.38 cd /m ), and can reach a minimum of 1.58 cd/m . The screen has
392-438: The active pen helps create natural-looking pen, brush, and eraser strokes in applications that support tilt sensitivity. Active pens are typically used for note taking, on-screen drawing/painting and electronic document annotation, as well as accurate object selection and scrolling. When used in conjunction with handwriting recognition software, the active pen's handwritten input can be converted to digital text , stored in
420-497: The computer to track the pen's location when it is held near, but not touching the screen. Most active pens feature one or more function buttons (e.g. eraser and right-click) that can be used in the place of a mouse or keyboard. Surface Hub Accessories The Surface Hub is a brand of interactive whiteboard developed and marketed by Microsoft , as part of the Microsoft Surface family . The Surface Hub
448-591: The device is locked (although advanced editing functions are disabled in this case). Unlike the Wacom-powered Surface Pen, it requires two batteries: one AAAA battery for stylus operation, and two size 319 coin cell batteries for the top button. The pen is included with all Surface Pro 3s but is also compatible with and available as an optional accessory for the Surface 3 . Unlike the previous pen, this version can be stowed away by sliding it into
476-487: The device). Although the technology was deprecated with subsequent generations and is now branded as "Pro Pen", it can still be purchased as an accessory for the Surface Pro and Surface Pro 2 as well as other Penabled-compatible devices such as those from Lenovo ThinkPad lineup. A new version of the Surface Pen was launched in 2014 with the Surface Pro 3 . Based on technology developed by N-trig (a separate company at
504-551: The display of a computing device such as a smartphone , tablet computer or ultrabook . The active pen marketplace has long been dominated by N-trig and Wacom , but newer firms Atmel and Synaptics also offer active pen designs. An active pen is generally larger and has more features than a stylus . Digital pens typically contain internal electronics and have features such as touch sensitivity, input buttons, memory, writing data transmission capabilities, and electronic erasers. The main difference between an active pen and
532-588: The fourth generation pen. The tips are marked using the same nomenclature used for pencil hardness 2H, H, HB, B. The Surface Hub , released in June 2015, ships with a pair of digital pens that employ technology similar to the Surface Pen for PCs. Holstered to each side of the device, they have eraser tips but no extra buttons. They integrate with the built-in Whiteboard app and, unlike the Surface Pen, can both be used for simultaneously inking by multiple users. With
560-588: The input device known as a passive stylus or passive pen is that although the latter can also be used to write directly onto the screen, it does not include electronics and thus lacks all of the features that are unique for an active pen: touch sensitivity, input buttons, etc. Active pen devices support most modern operating systems , including Google's Android and Microsoft Windows . Active pens carried out by manufacturers such as Wacom Pro Pen 2 and Huion PW500/PW507 can support 8,192 levels of pressure sensitivity and tilt recognition with accuracy. Tilt feature of
588-492: The previous generation of the Surface Pen, it was sold separately but was also available bundled with the Surface Pro X Signature Type Cover. The Slim Pen is powered by a non-removable internal rechargeable battery which is charged wirelessly by resting it in the cradle of a supported cover or an optional charger. Active stylus An active pen (also referred to as active stylus ) is an input device that includes electronic components and allows users to write directly onto
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#1732780612565616-534: The price agreements for pre-orders that had been placed. The Surface Hub began shipping to business customers on March 25, 2016. Both Surface Hub models use the 4th-generation Intel Core Haswell processors (Core i5 for the 55-inch and Core i7 for the 84-inch) and run the 64-bit version of Windows 10 . The main differences between the two variants are screen size, resolution and graphics adapters . The 55-inch model supports 1920 × 1080 Full HD and contains an Intel HD Graphics 4600 controller integrated in
644-557: The promoted themes of talking, drawing and sharing. These functions can be used individually or simultaneously. The Surface Hub was originally manufactured at a plant in Wilsonville, Oregon . In July 2017, however, Microsoft announced that it would be moving production to China and closing the plant in the following months, resulting in the loss of jobs for 124 workers. The Microsoft Surface Hub Keyboard has insufficient protection against replay attacks , so an attacker could control
672-469: The release of the Surface Pro 4 , Microsoft introduced an updated version of the Surface Pen. While using the same technology as the Surface Pro 3 pen, it has only one (non-customizable) button on the side rather than two, and brings back the top-mounted eraser (retaining the button functionality) and also allows customizing the button (called the "magic button") to perform different actions. The default options are: single-click opens OneNote, double-click takes
700-544: The release of the Surface Pro 5th gen , Microsoft introduced an updated version of the Surface Pen. Unlike previous generations of the Surface Pen, this version of the pen is sold separately at a higher price of $ 99. It is also compatible with Surface 3 , Surface Pro 3 , Surface Pro 4 , Surface Pro 6 , Surface Pro 7 , Surface Pro X , Surface Go , Surface Go 2 , Surface Studio , Surface Studio 2 , Surface Book , Surface Book 2 , Surface Book 3 , Surface Laptop , Surface Laptop 2 and Surface Laptop 3 . The new Surface Pen
728-510: The side to simulate a right-click when the pen comes into contact with the display, as well as an eraser tip at the top of the Pen that removes ink strokes when it comes into contact with the display. It was bundled with the Surface Pro and Surface Pro 2 , but is not compatible with other models. The button on the pen doubles as a magnetic clip which can be used to attach the pen to the Surface charging port (although not while simultaneously charging
756-427: The time, though subsequently acquired by Microsoft), the Surface Pro 3 version lacks the eraser tip present in the previous generation; erasing is done by drawing over the ink strokes while holding down one of two physical buttons on the side, above the button used for right-clicking. A third button, located at the back of the pen, sends a Bluetooth signal to a paired Surface PC which instantly opens OneNote , even when
784-399: Was announced on Microsoft's Surface Blog that pre-order demands had greatly exceeded predictions and that shipments would be delayed, with more details regarding the delays coming in mid-August. It was confirmed that Microsoft had delayed shipment to January 1, 2016. In December 2015, Microsoft announced another delay and that they would be raising the prices by $ 2,000, though they would honor
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