The Vergeby Tom Warren
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How Microsoft built its MacBook Pro competitor

An article detailing Microsoft's Surface development process and rigorous quality assurance testing at its Redmond campus.

Key points

  • •The development team uses robots to press buttons thousands of times to verify durability.
  • •Tests expose devices to radio waves from large antennas to check resilience and stability.
  • •Testing takes place in windowless, warehouse-like labs to thoroughly verify products before release.
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