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A leak details next‑gen Surface Pro and Surface Laptop with ARM-based Snapdragon variants for consumers and Intel Panther Lake options for business, offering OLED or LCD displays, RAM from 16–64 GB, and storage up to 1 TB; the Surface Laptop 15 may be discontinued, and prices are expected to rise ahead of a launch date that has not yet been announced.
Microsoft is refreshing the Surface Pro and Surface Laptop this year with a two‑stage launch: Intel Core Ultra 3-powered models arriving in spring, followed by Snapdragon X2 variants in summer. The lineup will include OLED displays on higher‑end configurations, higher‑resolution panels, and upgraded haptics tied to Windows 11, while keeping the familiar design. RAM/storage options are expected to start at 16GB/256GB and go up to 64GB/2TB, with pricing rising and no entry‑level $599 model planned.
Microsoft has ended production on the Surface Hub 3 and scrapped any plans for a Surface Hub 4, effectively closing the Surface Hub line of large collaboration displays. The 50-inch and 85-inch Hub 3 models remain available while stock lasts, with starting prices around $8,000 and $20,000 respectively. The devices featured a modular design with separate display and compute cartridges and offered portrait/landscape orientation, but Microsoft will only provide OS and firmware updates through the end of 2030. Going forward, Microsoft is focusing the Surface portfolio on Pro and Laptop devices, marking a shift away from these experimental, bulky collaboration displays.
Microsoft has raised prices across its Surface PC lineup due to RAM and component cost pressures, pushing midrange devices above $1,000 and flagships into the $1,499–$1,599 range. The Surface Pro 12-inch now starts at $1,049 (up from $799), the Surface Pro 13-inch at $1,499 (up from $999), the Surface Laptop 13-inch at $1,199 (up from $899), the 13.8-inch Laptop at $1,499 (up from $999), and the 15-inch Laptop at $1,599 (up from $1,299), with a top-end 15-inch model configured with 64GB RAM and 1TB SSD hitting $3,649. The move, tied to RAM supply constraints, is expected to ripple across retailers and likely persist through upcoming Surface refreshes.
Prices for the iPad Air 2022 have dropped to $550 for the 256GB Wi-Fi model, while the new iPad Air 2024 with the M2 chipset is available but offers less storage for a higher price. Meanwhile, several Snapdragon X laptops, including models from Microsoft, Samsung, Dell, Lenovo, and HP, are now available for pre-order, featuring various display types and sizes. Additionally, Sony is developing a PC adapter for the PlayStation VR2 headset, enhancing its compatibility.
Recent leaks and rumors in the tech world include details about upcoming devices such as the Google Pixel 8a, Pixel 9, and Pixel 9 Pro, as well as the Asus Zenfone 11 and next-gen Microsoft Surface hardware. The leaked images and renders provide insights into the designs and features of these upcoming devices, including potential use of Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite chips. Additionally, there are updates on mobile Linux news and new Asus laptops for the education market.
The future of the Microsoft Surface brand is uncertain after a slow year of updates and the departure of Panos Panay, the leader of the Surface brand. Microsoft's recent Surface hardware event focused more on AI services than the products themselves, and key products like the Surface Pro and Surface Laptop were absent from the announcements. The Surface brand has faced financial challenges, with a decline in revenue and PC sales. While it's unlikely that Microsoft will completely abandon the Surface, the brand's future may lack the same ambition and innovation that made it a significant player in the Windows ecosystem.
iFixit, a popular online repair community, has started selling official replacement parts for Microsoft Surface devices. This move allows users to easily find and purchase genuine parts for their Surface devices, ensuring high-quality repairs.
Best Buy's 3-day sale is ending with great laptop deals, including budget options like the HP Chromebook and higher-end options like the MacBook Pro. Other deals include the HP 14-inch Laptop, Microsoft Surface Laptop 5, and ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 gaming laptop. Best Buy is also offering other laptop deals, including the Asus 14-inch laptop and HP Envy x360 2-in-1 laptop.