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technology19 days ago•83 min saved

Microsoft quietly debuts six Surface devices with hefty price tags, no event

Microsoft rolled out six Surface devices this year via press releases rather than a launch event, including Surface Laptop 8 and Surface Pro 12 for both business and consumer, plus Surface Laptop Ultra and Surface RTX Spark Dev Box, all with price increases of roughly $500–$600 over predecessors. The absence of a dedicated event and a confusing naming scheme has dampened buzz, though Microsoft is bundling a free keyboard with some orders to soften the price hike.

via Windows Central|

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technology25 days ago•84 min saved

Snapdragon X2 upgrades light up Microsoft's Surface Laptop 8 and Pro 12, but they come at a premium

Microsoft has refreshed the Surface Laptop 8 and Surface Pro 12 with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X2 chips, delivering about 53% faster graphics and longer battery life (Laptop 8 up to 20 hours, Pro 12 up to 15.5 hours) but at higher starting prices ($1,599 for Laptop 8 and $1,499 for Pro 12). The updates bring expanded RAM options (up to 24–64 GB), a Jade color for the Laptop 8, and a Dune Flex Keyboard accessory for the Pro 12, plus improved 13– to 15-inch PixelSense Flow displays with high brightness and 120 Hz. Specs include USB-C/USB4, Wi‑Fi 7, and premium build quality. Microsoft is sweetening the deal with promos (free keyboard with certain models, free Arc Mouse with Laptop, 50% off Microsoft Complete) and trade-in offers up to $900; consumer models are available now, with business variants arriving July 14.

via Windows Central|

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technology2 months ago•11 min saved

Surface Pro and Laptop Release Delayed by About a Month, Intel and Snapdragon X2 Variants Spotlighted

A reliable leaker claims Microsoft will push back the Surface Laptop 8 and Surface Pro 12 by about a month, with Intel models likely arriving first and Snapdragon X2 variants following between July and September 2026; rumors also suggest the Pro 12 could be pricier, and no official visuals have emerged yet.

via Notebookcheck|

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technology5 months ago•15 min saved

Surface Pro 12-Inch Review: Small, Cheaper, and Long-Lasting

Microsoft trims the Surface Pro to a 12-inch, fanless form factor that preserves the familiar detachable design and delivers standout battery life at a lower price, but it trades some performance and display polish for an all‑new, smaller package. The Snapdragon X Plus X1P CPU offers adequate light‑use performance and the 12‑inch 2196×1464 90Hz display is sharp, yet the device has limited ports (USB‑C 3.2 only), a 1080p webcam, and uses slower UFS storage. Add-ons matter: a $70 charger and optional keyboard ($150) and Slim Pen ($250) push the total toward — and sometimes past — $1,000. Start price is around $650, with a 512GB model bumping to about $700; a review sample with 16GB RAM and 512GB SSD came in at $920 after accessories. It’s a strong secondary device for browsing, media, and light productivity, especially when you value all‑day battery and portability over raw power and upgrade cost.

via CNET|

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