Why Microsoft Decided to Create a New Surface Pro

The video discusses Microsoft's 26% decline in Surface revenue due to outdated products and competition from Apple and other Windows devices. It highlights the importance of hardware to Microsoft, noting their $4 billion business and innovation in the two-in-one category. The video also covers Microsoft's strategy in China, where they developed a special version of Windows 10 to address government security concerns, allowing local control over updates and data. This move aims to capture the Chinese market while navigating civil liberties issues.

What was the primary reason for the decline in Microsoft's Surface revenue?

• Increased competition from Apple

• Aging Surface Pro model

• High production costs

• Lack of marketing efforts

How much revenue did Microsoft's hardware business generate last fiscal year?

• $2 billion

• $3 billion

• $4 billion

• $5 billion

What is a key feature of the new Surface version?

• Increased screen size

• Improved battery life

• Lower price

• Additional color options

Why did Microsoft create a special version of Windows 10 for China?

• To increase sales

• To improve user interface

• To address security concerns

• To reduce costs

What control does the Chinese government have over the special Windows 10 version?

• They can delete unwanted apps

• They can increase the speed

• They can add new features

• They can change the user interface