- Reports claim that Microsoft has pulled the plug on the Surface Hub
- First released in 2015, then three generations launched
- But high price and increase in hybrid operation led to lukewarm response
Microsoft has reportedly finally pulled the plug on the Surface Hub – its super-sized touchscreen PC.
After the launch of three separate generations of the hardware, reports from Windows Central now claims that the company has no plans to work on a Surface Hub 4, with the project apparently now done for good.
The site cites sources familiar with the matter as saying that Microsoft has scrapped work on a future launch, but also ended production of the latest generation Surface Hub 3.
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Sayonara to the Surface Hub
First released in 2015, Microsoft envisioned the Surface Hub as a way to increase collaboration and productivity in office spaces, with the oversized display (which could be rotated) able to be wheeled to where people needed it.
Released in 2023, the Surface Hub 3 was available in 50- and 85-inch sizes, starting at $8,000 for the smaller model and $20,000 for the larger model, so it was firmly at the “premium” end of the market and out of reach for smaller businesses.
Windows Central claims that Microsoft and third-party retailers still have stock for sale, but these will be the last items on sale – so if you want to get your hands on one at a possibly lower price, you’ll have to be quick.
Microsoft recently confirmed that the Surface Hub 3 will remain supported with OS and firmware updates until the end of 2030, so the devices won’t become useless just now.
The device also has a modular design, meaning users can upgrade its internal components for extra performance without removing the entire screen.
The news is the latest blow to Microsoft’s hardware goals after the company revealed it would be forced to raise the prices of its Surface Laptop and Surface Book devices due to the worldwide shortage of components.
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