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Microsoft Surface Studio 3 and Project Volterra arrive on FCC ahead of October 12 introduction

The Surface Studio 3 may be the spitting image of its predecessor, pictured. (Image source: Microsoft)
The Surface Studio 3 may be the spitting image of its predecessor, pictured. (Image source: Microsoft)
It seems that Microsoft has certified the Surface Studio 3 and Project Volterra with the FCC ahead of their North American releases. While the FCC has not revealed too many Project Volterra details, it appears to have leaked the Surface Studio 3's design.
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Microsoft has certified more devices with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in the US. As we reported earlier this month, a filing seemingly relating to the Surface Pro 9 5G has already been discovered. In short, the Surface Pro 9 5G will succeed the Surface Pro X, with the regular Surface Pro 9 continuing to utilise x86-based processors.

As one image below shows, Microsoft has certified a new all-in-one (AIO) desktop computer. Surprisingly, the device resembles the Surface Studio 2, with no obvious design changes to speak of in the four years since Microsoft released its current AIO. Hence, the device, thought to be the Surface Studio 3, has thick display bezels, an elaborate hinge and a compact base unit.

The supposed Surface Studio 3. (Image source: FCC)
The supposed Surface Studio 3. (Image source: FCC)

According to Windows Central, the Surface Studio will rely on 11th Gen Intel Core processors, too. While these processors would be a huge upgrade over the Core i7-7820HQ powering the Surface Studio 2, Intel has already released 12th Gen parts. Currently, there is no suggestion that Microsoft has switched to desktop processors for the Surface Studio series. As such, expect 28 W or 45 W laptop parts to power the Surface Studio 3.

Separately, Microsoft appears to have certified Project Volterra with the FCC too. Reportedly based on the Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3, Microsoft previewed Project Volterra earlier this year. As it stands, Microsoft is only anticipated to sell Project Volterra to developers who want to develop for Windows on ARM (WoA). Microsoft is expected to announce the Surface Studio 3, Project Volterra, Surface Laptop 5 and Surface Pro 9 series on October 12 at a dedicated launch event.

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Project Volterra should be stackable. (Image source: Microsoft)
Project Volterra should be stackable. (Image source: Microsoft)

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FCC (1) (2) via Liliputing & Windows Central

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Alex Alderson, 2022-09-29 (Update: 2022-09-29)