Forget the Pixel 6, iPhone 13, and MacBook Pro: Our readers want the Surface Duo 2 this Techtober
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What you need to know
October is always a big month for gadget geeks, and that’s especially the case with October 2021. Apple, Google, Microsoft, and other tech giants have new gadgets to show off this month. Many in the industry now refer to October as “Techtober” due to the number of announcements each year. Over the weekend, weran a pollasking which gadget drew the most excitement from our readers. In a poll full of options from the biggest names in tech, theSurface Duo 2won in a landslide.
Over 58% of polled Windows Central readers said that they were most excited about the Surface Duo 2. That was more than five times the interest the Pixel 6 drew. Only 2.6% of voters said that they were most interested in the iPhone 13. The MacBook Pro, whichshould be announcedon October 18, 2021, only earned 2% of the votes.
As Windows Central has a readership with many Microsoft and Surface enthusiasts, it’s not surprising that the Surface Duo 2 garnered the most attention. What is a bit surprising is the margin by which the Surface Duo 2 beat out every other device. Microsoft’sSurface Laptop Studio(6.9%),Surface Pro 8(6.4%), andSurface Go 3(2%) didn’t come close to their foldable Surface sibling.
The Microsoft-made device that drew the second most interest was theXbox Mini Fridge(9.6%).
The Surface Duo 2 is the most anticipated device among Windows Central readers this Techtober. The foldable Surface runs on a Snapdragon 888 processor, supports 5G, and has an improved camera setup compared to its predecessor.
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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_.
