Microsoft may be planning to launch a new Surface device codenamed Surface Cardinal during late October Hardware event. As per a report from ZDNet this Surface Cardinal may very well be the rumored Surface All-in-one device.
Microsoft may also bring new versions of existing Surface Tablets with newer, faster, processors and possibly a couple of other minor feature updates as per the report. But brand-new Surface Tablets like Surface Book 2 or Surface Pro 5 are not expected to be launched during this event.
As per the Microsoft’s guidelines of All-in-one form factor, here is what can be expected from Surface Cardinal (Premium All-in-one) in terms of specs,
 Portable All-in-one | Premium All-in-one | ||
| Key Features | Portable (<5lbs, thin) Multi User Multi Touch Apps (Sensors, hinge design for “lay-flat,” 10-point touch) | High-DPI (4K) & Multi-Monitor Support Multi User Multi Touch Apps | |
| Operating System | Windows 10 for desktop editions (Home, Pro, Enterprise, and Education) | Windows 10 for desktop editions | |
| Recommended Components | CPU | Mid-tier x86 w/CS | High-end x86 |
| RAM/Storage | 2GB+/320GB+ HDD or 64GB+ SSD | 8GB+ / 256GB+ SSD or 1TB+ HDD | |
| Display | 17”-21”/HD Touch | 21”-30” / FHD or QHD Touch, DX12 | |
| Dimensions | <21mm & <2.3kg | Sleek design | |
| Battery | 6+ hours | – | |
| Connectivity | 802.11ac, USB 3.0, HDMI, BT LE | 802.11ac, 1 USB 3.0, HDMI, BT LE | |
| Audio/Video | HD Webcam | HD Webcam, Premium Speakers, full array microphones | |
