Microsoft launches Surface Slim Pen 2 with G6 chip, offers extreme accuracy and feels like a real pen

During the launch event of the new Surface series, Microsoft also introduced a new version of the Surface Slim Pen, which can be placed in the magnetic slot on the keyboard of the Surface Pro 8. Notably, the Slim Pen 2 has a customizable chip. called Microsoft G6 and the tactile function aims to make writing and drawing more realistic. Microsoft says that it is expanding the tactile technology to work in many other applications.

In the demonstration video, the artist claims that the pointed tip makes it easier to use and more responsive. It can work with every product announced today, including Surface Pro 8, Surface Go 3, Pro X, and Surface Duo 2. It can also magnetically attach to the side of the new Surface Laptop Studio.

Microsoft says the Slim Pen 2 offers more precision and amazing shadow rendering. The most notable new feature in the Slim Pen 2 is the tactile function that aims to make the feeling of writing and drawing more realistic.

The pen’s hardware can send haptic signals when you use gestures in supported apps. For example, in Microsoft Word, you’ll feel a vibration when you scribble over a word to delete, or circle text to select or highlight.

This smart tactile feature will only work on certain devices, including the new Surface Pro 8 and Surface Laptop Studio running Windows 11. However, the Slim Pen 2 is compatible with a wide range of old and new Surface devices. , as well as devices that support Microsoft Pen Protocol (MPP).

Here is a list of devices that support Slim Pen 2:

Surface Laptop Studio

Surface Pro 3 to Pro 8″

Surface Pro X

Surface Duo, Duo 2

Surface Go, Surface Go 2, Surface Go 3

Surface Hub 2S

Surface Laptop 1 to 4″

Surface Studio 1, 2

Surface Book 1 to 3″

Other devices that support Microsoft Pen Protocol (MPP)

The Slim Pen 2 supports Bluetooth 5.0, and Microsoft says the pen’s battery life lasts up to 15 hours per charge. There will be a charger sold separately, and the Slim Pen 1 USB-C charging dock will soon receive an update to be able to charge this new version. In addition, it can charge wirelessly while magnetically attached to the Surface Pro Signature keyboard, next to Surface Laptop Studio, Surface Duo 2.

Microsoft said that the Surface Slim Pen 2 will be available for pre-order starting today for $ 129.99, starting from the beginning of October.

Reference: TheVerge