Microsoft announces Surface Slim Pen 2 with built-in haptic motor and ultra-low latency support
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Microsoft today announced the Surface Slim Pen 2 with improved design, built-in haptic motor, 4,096 points of pressure sensitivity and ultra-low latency support. Microsoft claims that the new Surface Slim Pen 2 is its best performing pen yet, with real-time writing, pinpoint accuracy, and incredible?shading. The Slim Pen 2 also comes with a?sharper pen?tip. The Surface Slim 2 will work better with the new Surface Pro 8 and Surface Laptop Studio, thanks to the new custom Microsoft G6 processor.
The built-in haptic motor in Surface Slim Pen 2 activates to allow for a natural feel while notetaking and drawing. It’s a subtle interaction that makes a huge difference. Tactile signals can also provide feedback when you’re using natural gestures like circling to select in Microsoft 365 apps and using tools in Adobe Fresco.
Surface Slim Pen 2 Tech Specs:
| Compatibility1,2,3 |
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| Connection | Bluetooth® Wireless 5.0 Technology |
| Buttons | Side button, Top Button with eraser functionality |
| Tactile signals | Haptic feedback functionality compatible only with Surface Laptop Studio4 and Surface Pro 84 with Windows 11 |
| Color and material | Matte Black Plastic Enclosure |
| Pressure and sensitivity | 4,096 pressure levels Zero force inking3 |
| Dimensions | 5.38” x 0.44” x 0.25” (136.8 x 11.3 x 6.3 mm) |
| Weight | 0.03 lb (13 g) |
| Battery | Rechargeable Lithium Ion Up to 15 hours of typical usage6 |
| Battery capacities | Battery Capacity Nominal (WH): 0.171 Battery Capacity Min (WH): 0.164 |
| Storage and charging (Sold separately) | Surface Slim Pen 2 storage and charging in Surface Pro Signature Keyboard , Surface Laptop Studio, and Surface Duo 2 Pen Cover Surface Slim Pen Charger Surface Slim Pen 1 USB-C Charging Base5 |
| What’s in the box | Surface Slim Pen 2 Quick Start Guide Safety and Warranty documents |
| Warranty7 | 1 year limited warranty |
You can pre-order the new Surface Slim Pen 2 for $129.99 here.
You can find the links to pre-order the new devices below.
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