Daniel Rubino and Zac Bowden talk about Microsoft's Q1 earnings along with forthcoming updates to Windows 10 before diving into their reviews of Surface Pro 7 and Surface Laptop 3.

They provide advice on who should upgrade to which models and compare the AMD-based consumer version of the 15-inch Laptop 3 vs. the Intel-based business edition. Additionally, Daniel professes his love for Alcantara. But as Zac reminds him: humans are gross.

Links:

• Microsoft Q1 earnings: $33.1 billion in revenue as the cloud continues to shine | Windows Central
• Here's why 'Instant On' is a huge deal for Surface Pro 7 and Surface Laptop 3 | Windows Central
• Surface Laptop 3 13.5-inch first impressions: Powerful CPU, improved trackpad impress | Windows Central
• Internal Windows 10X documentation leaks, revealing new OS details | Windows Central
• Windows 10 May 2019 update picks up another round of optional fixes | Windows Central
• Windows 10 20H1 build 19002 rolls out to Fast ring Insiders | Windows Central
• Surface Laptop 3 15-inch review: Loads of good looks, very little substance | Windows Central
• Surface Pro 7 review: Microsoft's king of the 2-in-1s retains its crown | Windows Central

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In the wake of Microsoft's Surface event, there's still a lot of news to discuss. Windows 10 19H2 has officially become Windows 10 November 2019 Update. Dona Sarkar is moving on from the Insider program for a position within Developer Relations.

Zac Bowden and Daniel Rubino also talk about where Microsoft is likely to head with Windows 10X, and address the rationale behind the OS choices for Surface Neo and Duo. Finally, Daniel makes the case for a Surface Watch, and why the company shouldn't just buy Fitbit.

Links:

• Windows 10 November 2019 Update: What is it, and what's included? | Windows Central
• Dona Sarkar moving on from leading the Windows Insider program | Windows Central
• Why Microsoft put Android on Surface Duo and Windows 10X on Surface Neo | Windows Central
• Beyond foldables: Where Microsoft is headed with Windows 10X | Windows Central
• 3 reasons why Microsoft needs a 'Surface Watch' for the Surface Duo | Windows Central

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Zac Bowden and Daniel Rubino have gone hands on with the products announced at Microsoft's epic Surface event in New York. The presentation was a combination of what is soon to become available combined with a glimpse of what the future holds for Microsoft users. Their enthusiasm is palpable in this jam-packed episode of the the show!

Links:

• Microsoft's fall 2019 Surface event | Windows Central

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