Surface Dial Unboxing & Review

[@davemusicinca]

Super cool accessory for those that has a need for it. I would consider it for using it on StaffPad which I use to arrange and compose music, the demo for that looks super awesome

[@SaveTheHuman5]

For use Surface Dial on music production take a look on this: hi.computer/elephant/ :)

[@raxcentalruthenta1456]

6 years later I have bought one. I'm starting to get into drawing and the dial will help alot.

[@Awesome_Aasim]

I set keyboard shortcuts for rewind and fast forward on KZbin surface dial

[@suresh66996]

Nice overview, that's innovation right there looks cool and awesome

[@anishkshatriya9544]

i like this dial a lot . it's pretty innovative.

[@LasDivine]

The HSB area works a lot better when S is about 50% and B as well. You'll notice that S and B can't rotate completely. Then use the H and rotate freely. Microsoft Employee.

[@sidersproductions941]

And in just 5 more years I can get that Surface Studio.😂

[@matimati9429]

Could You write if it is possible with the dial to scroll the screen left-right and top-buttom? Is there an option to swipe with finger on top of the dial to scroll in 4 directions of the world? I am asking because I am curious if this small device would be usefull for me while playing RTS games like Warcraft 3 or Age of Empires 3 on Surface Pro 4 or Surface book with the dial and surface pen giving commands on the touchscreen and not using a touchpad. Thanks for the answer.

[@rickyvenilal4040]

Where has it been for my entire life? Where damn you.

[@MiniMundoRc]

Will I be able to work with other applications like Adobe Premier

[@KINGrsk19]

It's nice to have it on my desk :D looks futuristic :D

[@nohebanful]

can you guys address the crashing that occurs (while using windows 11) when trying to assign outside apps functionality to the dial please. their are a plenty of us who feel as if it's potentially an awesome product...but we're not being heard about this problem.

[@ZancH88]

wallpaper ?

[@MrKar18]

Well, if Mac book pro works for same volume control slider on OLED display :p But it's for artists only mostly and probably a geek gadget for show off if not :). I'm sure it will be great going forward MS !

[@1HololensfansOfNaruto]

what about some light gaming, like solitaire or free cell;")

[@emanuscriptgraphics]

Damn Microsoft take my money NOW!

[@KattLover5412]

What other programs other then sketchable support the brush and color slide thing you showed?

[@shawnazupfer-snyder5505]

Thank you. This helped.

[@madhero2333]

double A batteries !? I thought that this is the future

[@gerzhwin]

Your choice, rechargeable ones will work too. Wish the Xbox controller would though ...

[@cristianmedico2476]

I just wish an usable windows map on nokia 830 and a more reliable OS in general (specially on mobile ) , and now the Window store does not open on my Surface and on my Sattelite, I don't understand why in 2016 Microsoft still in diapers compared to other OS . Any solution for the Windows store ?

[@perupi252]

Hello Windows Central! At 3:32 which program did you use? Thanks

[@RohanRonQM]

Daniel Rubino mentions Sketchables app

[@gerzhwin]

Hey @daniel, Can't it flip through slides or pages already, or will this need updates Office apps or even the Creators Update?

[@RohanRonQM]

For more features you will need to be running a Windows Insider build or wait until the Creators Update.

[@gerzhwin]

Thanks, Rohan!

[@Steven205]

Is there any functionality with this in photoshop or lightroom outside of custom key mapping?

[@LAWRENCEcanDRAW]

Only zoom scroll etc but you can program in a certain number of shortcuts too!

[@navaneeth_anand]

will this work with a laptop without a touch screen?

[@WindowsCentral]

Yes.

[@navaneeth_anand]

on screen too?

[@matthiasvanonsem5678]

No not on screen, from what i heard only surface pro 3, 4, book and studio will be able to use it onscreen for now

[@LAWRENCEcanDRAW]

It only works with the Surface Pro 3, 4 and Surface Book. Only the Surface Studio can use it on screen for now.

[@madasuabhilash2028]

I dont want to ask this.. Cuz you hate answering this... But still Wallpaper plz

[@gerzhwin]

It could be a hookline for Windows Central's heartbeat!

[@samy24ar]

DId you lose your MS Band?

[@LA6507a]

I think $99 is too high for this functionality. Conceptually, this is another Apple Watch. I would like to see this work with AV non-linear editing software, though.

[@RohanRonQM]

Go check the other competitors such as Cintiq, Wacom, and others sell something similar for closer to $250

[@des8893]

Could you guys find some artists who are using the Surface dial and / or Surface Studio and see what they think about the product?

[@TechLeatherCraft]

What kind of function does it have in Adobe software? Photoshop and Premiere CC

[@macaoron]

It currently supports zoom and undo in Photoshop, but updates are to come.

[@TechLeatherCraft]

Maxwell Fong Thanks! Zoom in Premiere? The timeline?

[@LAWRENCEcanDRAW]

You can program in shortcuts too. I'm told that Adobe are working to incorporate this device now :D

[@SaveTheHuman5]

If use Elephant sofwtare there is some support on Premiere trough mackie protocol etc: hi.computer/elephant/ :)

[@speedycerviche3653]

Will it work for my surface pro original

[@gerzhwin]

With Win 10? Yes, but not on the display.

[@LAWRENCEcanDRAW]

From what I know it only works with the Surface Pro 3 & 4. Original and SP2 are unsupported.

[@gregchamblin1965]

Does it work at all with movie maker, or premier out of the box? Obviously the simplest of the functions scrubbing through video. That alone would be with the $100 to me.

[@tr0nfreak64]

Greg Chamblin looks like you can assign keyboard shortcuts in settings

[@LAWRENCEcanDRAW]

Scrubbing on timeline works ;D It's awesome!!!

[@SaveTheHuman5]

If use Elephant software there is some support on Premiere trough mackie protocol etc: hi.computer/elephant/ :)

[@adrianv.2735]

buenisimo !!!

[@aqilalsayegh]

How can I switch it off? I didn't find any button to switch it off.

[@SaveTheHuman5]

After 10 minutes of inactivity the unit switch off in automatic way.

[@aqilalsayegh]

Save The Human5 it doesn’t because it appears in the list of Bluetooth devices whenever I scan for Bluetooth devices on my phone.

[@SaveTheHuman5]

@@aqilalsayegh Is BTLE, in standby your battery can be alive for over 2 years. So ok, not is powered off 100% but can be considered as that.

[@SaveTheHuman5]

@@aqilalsayegh hi.computer/elephant/

[@aqilalsayegh]

Save The Human5 WoW. That’s amazing. Thanks for sharing.

[@toby182]

still no palm detection

[@EspHack]

non-rechargeable gadget in 2016: only microsoft can pull this off

[@WindowsCentral]

This criticism assumes some things such as poor battery life. Microsoft claims 12 months typical (4-hour daily use), which seems accurate. It's BT 4.0 LE, after all. Changing batteries once a year is hardly a chore especially when so many peripherals in our life are the same. Having to charge/recharge everything with adapters and dongles is the Apple way of life, not necessarily Microsoft's.

[@jitkr1489]

go buy your iPhone and shove it up yours!!

[@KenHeslip]

I prefer a replaceable battery. If the battery dies you don't lose the whole device.

[@EspHack]

Windows Central I'm not criticizing this, I'm glad they still do this, same as xbox controller and "all-in-one media kb" I bought, they give you the option to use whatever batteries you want, and that's truly remarkable in this sea of sealed up gadgets we have nowadays

[@BW022]

They have rechargeable batteries. Wireless mice and keyboards also use batteries. As do gaming controllers and other devices. This is a *GOOD* thing. You just use rechargeable AA or AAA batteries also. This means: a) You can still use rechargeable batteries. b) The batteries last an insanely long time. c) If the battery runs out of charge... you can replace it immediately with a spare (either rechargeable or a non-rechargeable). You don't have to wait hours for the device to recharge itself. d) Traveling, you don't need to worry about power, charging stations, power-bricks, etc. e) If the battery ever fails (outright), I'm not out a $99 device, just a $2.50 battery. I have batteries in lots of devices. I have a $19 battery charger (with 4 AAA and 4 AA batteries). Every 6 months or so, a keyboard or mouse runs out of power -- always in the middle of something. I take up a couple of Duracell's (from the shelf), take out the , put the rechargables in the charger overnight, and then switch them out the next morning. Far better than not having the device available while it charges for several hours. Rechargeable batteries are far more flexible than internal rechargeable -- baring really tight on space.

[@fleshunit]

Aren't those AAA batteries?

[@0M9H4X_Neckbeard]

yes you can see at 0:34 that they are AAA

[@KW70417]

Maybe it will get better it sucks now and $99 should be $20 at most Useless piece of tech

[@RohanRonQM]

Other companies like Wacom, Fujitsu, and Cintiq also offer similar accessory for closer to $250 so the Surface Dial at $99 is actually a low-cost tool :)

[@LAWRENCEcanDRAW]

Wacom remote is same price at $99 - It's a close call depending on what you're using it for.

[@Changizkhan]

Not worth it! You could do all those faster and more efficiently with your touchpad or touch screen. Absolutely not worth the price even for graphics professionals.