Microsoft adds 8GB RAM Surface Pro 12 and Laptop 13 to curb price hikes
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Microsoft is rolling out 8GB RAM configurations for the Surface Pro 12-inch and Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) to bring prices down, with entry points at $849 and $949 and 256GB of storage. The unchanged models still use Snapdragon X Plus, and the 8GB variants don’t include Copilot+ AI features that require 16GB RAM. Windows 11 is being optimized to run on less memory, while higher-end 16GB RAM versions remain available at higher prices (about $1,499). A 60-day return window is offered for buyers testing the new configurations amid ongoing RAM/price pressures.
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