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Sean Endicott

Microsoft needs to license its abandoned Surface hardware, starting with the Surface Studio — but with a twist

A sleek computer monitor with a galaxy-themed wallpaper and visible taskbar icons is set against a gradient pink and purple background, conveying a futuristic vibe.

Microsoft plans to announce new Surface hardware soon, but it's unlikely to be a new Surface Studio. Some of the most iconic Surface devices now lie in the Microsoft Graveyard. I have a plan to fix that, and it will make Microsoft money instead of costing the tech giant.

I outlined 4 steps to save the Surface brand last month, but I've since thought of one more: Microsoft should license its abandoned designs to other OEMs. And the first design that another manufacturer should adopt is the Surface Studio, but as a monitor, not an All-in-One.

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