Appraising the fleet (MS Surface) (Kevan Williams)

1. Appraising the
fleet
Pro – Book - Laptop – Studio - Go

2. Why Surface?
Digitiser screen
Compatible with existing infrastructure
Stylus input
Capable of replacing the desktop – single device investment
Ethernet connectivity
Connected standby/instant on
Touchscreen input
Aesthetically pleasing
Docking station for desktop configuration Ergonomic, kickstand, A4 screen ratio , adjustable typeface
keyboard
High resolution screen
Portable – lightweight
Miracast technology for wireless projection Great initial availability
Battery life
On-board high quality camera and microphone

3. Surface Pro 2
December 2013
• 4 evaluation devices
• Screen dimension issue for some
• Included stylus

4. Surface Pro 3
• 20 evaluation devices
• First large purchase of 200 devices
• More appealing design and screen size
• Included stylus
• Included a docking station to support the desktop
replacement strategy
• An absolute winner!
September 2014

5. Surface Pro 4
• 1400 devices deployed
• University-wide deployment to all academic staff
• More appealing design and screen size
• Included stylus for all
• Infrastructure enhancement (SCCM)
• New docking stations deployed in 170 general
teaching spaces along with wireless projection
• https://www.slideshare.net/Microsofteduk/surface
-pro-4-at-the-university-of-central-lancashire-
65701044

6. Surface Laptop4
• 400 devices
• Larger screen
• Optional for academic staff who do not
require the use of a stylus
• All day battery
• Common docking station connector

7. Surface Pro 5
& 6
• 200 devices
• Standard deployment with continual
improvements to power and capability

8. Surface Book
• 20 devices deployed
• Power users for applications
requiring dedicated graphics
capability
• Development of VDI for
server-side delivery of
power applications

9. Surface Studio
• 10 Tiered Lecture Theatres in 2018
• Digital whiteboarding transitioning users away from
traditional boards
• Power and capability in lectures
• Supporting large delivery of InDesign and Photoshop
development workshops

10. CONCEPTS
Surface Go – Study
Surface Go – Translate
Surface Go – Engineer
Surface Go – Investigate