Microsoft introduced the second generation Surface Hub in 2018 to replace the original model with much more powerful and attractive hardware. The Surface Hub 2 has several unique features, and one of them allows users to easily upgrade or repair the internal components of the device: simply remove a screw and slide out the entire computing module, which contains the CPU, RAM, motherboard, and any other components you might want to update.

A new report reveals that Microsoft is working on a more powerful cartridge for the Surface Hub 2. Codenamed “Upward”, the new model will bring 11th Gen Intel processors to replace the original and outdated (just like the Futurama cartridge) module with Intel. 8-chip th generation Unfortunately, other specs and price tags along with the promised rotation feature remain a mystery. There’s also no word on the long-promised Surface Hub 2X with the now-defunct Windows Core operating system. As for the timeframe, Windows Central says Microsoft is aiming to release Upward in 2023.

The Surface Hub 2 and its accessories (either a computer cartridge or a newly launched $800 webcam) are devices Microsoft is positioning directly for enterprise customers, so don’t expect the company to sell them to you via its online store anytime soon. Shop. Currently, the largest Surface available to the average consumer is the 15-inch Surface Laptop 5, and the only module that can be replaced as easily as the compute module in the Surface Hub 2 is the onboard SSD.