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Microsoft rolled out a new Surface lineup (including four models priced from about $1,499–$2,000) with features like a hardware privacy screen and haptic feedback, while signaling big changes in its gaming division and hinting at Valve’s Steam Machine developments. Wall Street remains bullish on MSFT with a Strong Buy consensus and an average target around $560, and the stock edged higher on the news.
Microsoft unveiled refreshed Surface Pro 13-inch and Surface Laptop 13/13.8/15-inch devices for 2026, all powered by Intel Core Ultra Series 3 chips and rolling out first to business customers with consumer variants and Snapdragon X2 models arriving later. Highlights include higher‑resolution displays (notably the 13.8-inch and 15-inch laptops), an optional privacy screen, updated anti-reflective/glossy panels, and a new haptic-enabled trackpad that leverages Windows 11’s feedback. Prices kick off around $1,499 for the 13-inch Laptop and can reach about $1,949 for the top flagship 13.8-inch and 15-inch models, with some cheaper configurations not Copilot+ PC compatible. Availability is today for business buyers, with broader consumer availability planned for the summer.
Microsoft unveiled Surface Pro for Business and Surface Laptop for Business powered by Intel Core Ultra Series 3 on the 18A node, with an upcoming Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 to enable on-device AI, signaling a push toward local AI inference for enterprise workloads, while IDC notes a volatile PC market that could pressure pricing and demand.
Microsoft unveiled new Surface Pro and Surface Laptop for Business, adding an optional integrated privacy screen with anti-glare and a refined haptic system for more tactile feedback during drag, resize, and pen work. Powered by Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors, the devices support on‑device AI and come in 13‑inch, 13.8‑inch, and 15‑inch models; the 13‑inch Laptop starts at $1,300, with Pro from $1,950 and larger Laptops from $1,950, all available now in select markets. The Laptop claims up to 23 hours of battery life and the Pro up to 17 hours, and a 5G option is available on the Pro. Enterprise-focused features aim to improve security and collaboration for organizations.
Microsoft has unveiled three Intel-powered Surface devices for business: the Surface Pro 12 and Surface Laptop 8, plus a 13-inch Surface Laptop for Business edition. Base pricing starts around $1,949.99, with higher-end Pro 12 configurations reaching up to $4,399.99 (OLED and 5G options available); the 13.8-inch Laptop 8 starts at $1,949.99 and adds a privacy screen option, while the 15-inch variant gains a higher-resolution 3270x2180 panel at 120Hz. All models keep Surface Connect charging and USB-C/Thunderbolt 4 ports, and the Laptop 8 adds an advanced haptic touchpad, signaling premium enterprise pricing ahead of potential consumer models later this year.
Microsoft is pushing a reboot for Xbox and Windows 11 with leadership changes and fixes fans have long demanded, while Surface hardware remains on aging devices; the piece also notes Windows 11/Xbox improvements and even suggests Lenovo’s Yoga Slim 7x as a strong, modern Windows-powered alternative to showcase what hardware should look like in 2026.
Microsoft raised prices on all Surface PCs, lifting mid-range models above $1,000 and starting configurations at $1,500. For example, the 12-inch Surface Pro now starts at $1,049, the 13-inch Surface Pro at $1,499, the 13-inch Surface Laptop at $1,149, the 13.8-inch Laptop at $1,499, and the 15-inch Laptop at $1,599. The higher prices make many Surface configurations pricier than their Mac equivalents (Apple’s MacBook Air rose to $1,099 with the M5), and Windows Central notes additional Surface price increases are planned later this year amid ongoing memory-cost pressures and global shortages.
Microsoft has raised Surface prices again, removing sub-$1,000 options: the 12-inch Surface Pro now starts at $1,049 and the 13-inch Surface Laptop at $1,149, with 2024/2025 models from $1,499 after low-storage variants were dropped. Company officials cite higher memory and component costs and RAM/storage shortages as drivers, widening the pricing gap with Apple Macs in value.
A RAM shortage driven by AI datacenters has forced Microsoft to hike prices across its Surface PC lineup by roughly $100–$500, making its devices significantly less affordable and harder to compete with Apple’s MacBook Neo. Surface Pro 12" rose to $1,050, the 2024 Surface Pro 13" now starts at $1,500, and various Surface Laptop models have seen similar jumps, with 16GB RAM becoming the practical ceiling. Windows Central first noticed the shifts, and Microsoft cited memory costs as the cause, signaling tougher pricing ahead for Windows-based hardware and fewer options for budget-conscious buyers.
Windows Central highlights a limited-time deal that takes $350 off the Surface Laptop 7 (advertised as “Clamshell Perfected”), with configurations such as a 15-inch model offering options like 32GB RAM and 1TB SSD; buyers should act quickly before the promotion ends.
Recent research suggests that the glaciers on Mars' surface may not be what scientists previously thought, indicating new insights into the planet's geology and climate history.
On The Vergecast, Microsoft's Pavan Davuluri discusses the 12-year journey of the Surface, the company's new AI-focused strategy, and the future of hybrid devices. The episode also covers recent smart home developments and Google's AI search overhaul.
Pavan Davuluri, the new head of Windows, discusses Microsoft's transition to Arm-powered chips, AI integration in Windows, and future hardware experimentation. He emphasizes the importance of AI in enhancing user productivity and app development, and envisions a future where Windows is cloud-native. Despite ongoing modernization, Davuluri acknowledges the need to improve the Windows experience by addressing issues like intrusive ads.
Microsoft has undergone a leadership shake-up, reuniting the Windows and Surface divisions under a new leader, Pavan Davuluri, and appointing Mustafa Suleyman as the CEO of Microsoft AI. The move comes after frustrations with the previous split and signals a renewed focus on AI-powered features in Windows and a push for "AI PCs." The company aims to clarify the significance of AI PCs and is expected to launch Arm-powered versions of its Surface devices, potentially marking a significant transition for Windows laptops.
Pavan Davuluri, an IIT Madras graduate, has been appointed as the new head of Microsoft Windows and Surface, succeeding Panos Panay. With a 23-year tenure at Microsoft, Davuluri has held various leadership positions and will now lead both Windows and Surface departments, working on developing silicon systems for Microsoft's products.