Microsoft Unveils 84-Inch Surface Hub Tablet

Microsoft has unveiled its largest touchscreen device to date. Available in 55 and 84-inch models, the Microsoft Surface Hub is a truly massive tablet that’s geared towards commercial use in offices and businesses.

During its Windows 10 presentation last month, Microsoft showcased the Surface Hub’s abilities. The King-sized tablet features a brilliant full-HD 4K display, digital inking, integrated cameras, microphones, numerous sensors, and support for up to 100 different touch points.

When a company executive holds a meeting, he or she can draw notes or messages on the Hub using digital ink. These designs can then be shared to other executives and employees using the OneNote or email app. When you are finished up with your meeting, the Surface Hub will automatically send a digital copy of the session to all attendees and then reset the system for the next meeting. What’s even more impressive, though, is the ability to join a video conference on the Surface Hub by tapping the screen just once – a form of simplicity that’s not found in Skype or Google Hangouts.

The Microsoft Surface Hub is packaged with several helpful applications, including the company’s signature Office 365 bundle, OneNote and Skype. And in case you were wondering, it will also run Windows 10.

As noted by the vice president of Microsoft’s Devices Group, the Surface Pro Hub is completely wireless. There are no wires or cables dangling from the back of the device, making it an attractive option for small offices.

“There are no cables dangling, no projectors, no phones, because the device is running on the same base of code as other Windows 10 machines, developers will be able to customize productivity apps for the 55-inch and 84-inch screens and take into account how the software can be shared among dozens of participants, “said Mike Angiulo, the corporate vice president of Microsoft’s Devices Group.

So, how much will the Microsoft Surface Hub cost? Unfortunately, Microsoft has yet to reveal the pricing or a release date for its bold new product. According to Cnet, however, similar sized devices manufactured by Perceptive Pixel – a predominant touchscreen maker that was recently acquired by Microsoft – sold for a jaw-dropping $80,000 when they are initially released. The price has since dropped to $7,500. Therefore, we could see prices within the range of $10,000 to $20,000.