The 2016 Microsoft Surface Pro 4 is considered by many as the most desired hybrid laptop in the market, but it now has an unexpected rival in the form of Intel-backed Eve V Project. The Eve V is a lot like computer with the Microsoft model which opens in a successful campaign on Indiegogo and has already soldout in just 3 hours.
Eve V developers also have opted for crowdfunding as a financing system to realize their device. And they could not have been more successful, because in less than a month, they have already achieved nearly $ 550,000, far surpassing the 75,000 that have been marked as an economic goal according to ZDnet.
2016 Microsoft Surface Pro 4 vs Eve V: Specs
Eve, a Finnish manufacturer, has developed Eve V, a team that aims to compete with the 2016 Microsoft Surface Pro 4. This is a device that can boast of having been designed by people, since the manufacturer has worked closely with the community to create a device taking into account the views and needs of users.
Eve V is a device with Windows 10 operating system thanks to its built-in keyboard can offer the functionality of a laptop or a tablet. It is equipped with IGZO LCD screen 12.3 inches with a resolution of 2736 x 1824 pixels and Gorilla Glass protection. The design is very reminiscent of the 2016 Microsoft Surface Pro 4, including back support on the table and all aluminum finish as well as the external keyboard physically connected or Bluetooth connected. The whole is also less than 1 kg, so it is very light, handy and easy to carry, much like the Surface Pro 4.
Intel processors seventh generation can be found inside the Eve V, which depending on the model can be Intel Core i7, i5 or m3, accompanied by up to 16 GB of RAM and up to 512 GB of internal storage. As for connectivity, Eve V has 3 Thunderbolt port, a USB Type C port and two traditional USB ports. The equipment completes 48 Wh battery that offers a range of up to 12 hours of actual use according to Tabtimes.
2016 Microsoft Surface Pro 4 vs Eve V: Pricing
Another advantage of the Eve V compare to the 2016 Microsoft Surface Pro 4 is pricing. Eve V is sold in three versions: The Eve V m3 for $ 699 with Intel Core m3 (7Y30), 8 GB RAM (LPDDR3) and 128GB SSD (SATA3 m.2.). The Eve V i5 for US $ 959 with Intel Core i5 (7Y54), 8 GB RAM (LPDDR3) and 256GB SSD (SATA3 m.2.). The Eve V i7 for US $ 1,399 with Intel Core i7 (7Y75), 16 GB RAM (LPDDR3) and 512GB SSD (SATA3 m.2.).
As said above, all units scheduled for delivery in February 2017 are already sold out. But, it is still possible to book your Eve V models if you accept to wait any longer.
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