Single-screen foldable Surface Neo idea proves popular among Windows Central readers
The majority of our readers want to see Microsoft bring back the Surface Neo as a single-screen foldable.
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Microsoft could follow this trend by releasing a Surface Neo with a single display that folds. Based onour most recent poll, that device would be popular among our readers. Just a hair under 72% of participants want to see Microsoft bring back the Neo with a folding display.
Before we dive further into the results, make sure to check out ourforum thread on the topicon our official Discord.
Last week marked 1,000 days since Microsoft first unveiled the Surface Neo. The company never released the device or theWindows 10Xoperating system that it was meant to run. While the official word from Microsoft is that the Surface Neo is postponed, our senior editor Zac Bowden reports that the device will never be released, at least in the form it was shown off a few years ago.
“Microsoft’s official word on the status of Surface Neo is that the product has been postponed, but my sources tell me that the Surface Neo that was announced is dead and will never ship,“said Bowden. “That vision, with an Intel Lakefield chip and two 9-inch displays in that exact chassis is dead, which honestly shouldn’t come as much of a surprise at this point.”
While Microsoft will likely not release the Surface Neo as shown off previously, it could evolve its design to fit with modern trends in computing. Foldable screens have become much more common since the Neo was announced. In addition to folding phones like theSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 3, some PCs feature folding screens, such as theLenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold.
While the voters leaned toward a single-screen foldable Neo, those that reached out on Twitter felt differently.
“No. I like it as it’s original concept. The dual screen concept will always be better than a single folding screen,“said Raxcental. “I don’t care if they have to make adjustments or change the processor or whatever. They just need to release a Surface Pro with dual screens”
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BenSM shared similar thoughts. “Regarding the question to create a Surface Neo with a single folding screen, no. I DESPERATELY wanted the concept as presented with separate displays. I work in theatre and the ability to turn a script binder into a two-screen tablet is all I’ve ever wanted.”
Sean Endicott is a tech journalist at Windows Central, specializing in Windows, Microsoft software, AI, and PCs. He’s covered major launches, from Windows 10 and 11 to the rise of AI tools like ChatGPT. Sean’s journey began with the Lumia 740, leading to strong ties with app developers. Outside writing, he coaches American football, utilizing Microsoft services to manage his team. He studied broadcast journalism at Nottingham Trent University and is active on X @SeanEndicott_ and Threads @sean_endicott_.
