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Microsoft has just launched three new Surface PCs, including the Surface Laptop 8. At the same time, the company has confirmed that the new Surface Laptop 13-inch will be available later this year with a cheaper starting price.

Microsoft has updated its smaller Surface Laptop. Now available with Intel Panther Lake, the Surface Laptop 13-inch also surpasses its predecessor with up to 24 GB of RAM and a 25% brighter display that now reaches 500 nits when viewing SDR content.

Microsoft has released Surface Laptop 8 and Surface Pro 12 devices globally. At the same time, the company has confirmed that Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 models are coming, but not until 'later this year'.

Microsoft has finally released the Surface Pro 12. Available globally with Intel Panther Lake processors, the 'for Business' model also comes with optional cellular connectivity, up to 64 GB RAM and a 120 Hz OLED display.

Microsoft has updated its laptop range with new 13.8-inch and 15-inch models. Available with up to 64 GB of RAM and optional 5G connectivity, the Surface Laptop 8 can be configured with new privacy screen technology too, as well as Intel's Panther Lake platform.

A new report indicates that Microsoft could be closer to announcing new Surface PCs than previously expected. Allegedly, the Surface Pro 12 and Surface Laptop 8 could launch as soon as May 2026 with Intel Panther Lake and Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 processors at the helm.

It looks like the launch of new Microsoft Surface PCs is right around the corner. While Microsoft has not begun teasing anything just yet, the Surface Pro 12 has emerged with a choice of Intel Panther Lake processors. Surprisingly, the new Surface Pro appears set to launch with 24 GB of RAM, unlike its predecessors.

Microsoft's next Surface Laptop has reared its head before being released. Equipped with 32 GB of RAM and an Intel Panther Lake processor, the Surface Laptop 8 also features Arc B390 graphics and a familiar 13.8-inch display.

A reliable source has elaborated on Microsoft's launch plans for its Surface Laptop 8 and Surface Pro 12 releases. Unfortunately, neither are now expected to arrive as soon as previously suggested. New Surface Laptop and Surface Pro models are still tipped to debut with Intel and Qualcomm processor options, though.

A new report has revealed that Microsoft has no plans to match Asus by adopting Qualcomm's new Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme chipset. Instead, the next Surface Pro and Surface Laptop will be limited to its Snapdragon X2 Plus and Snapdragon X2 Elite chipsets as an earlier rumour suggested.

According to a new report, Microsoft is also preparing to release new versions of its smaller Surface Pro and Surface Laptop offerings. Previously restricted to a single Snapdragon X chipset, Microsoft's new Surface Pro 12-inch and Surface Laptop 13-inch will arrive with a choice of Intel and Snapdragon chipsets.

Intel's Core Ultra X series processors have been well-received so far. New rumours suggest that Microsoft is said to avoid these processors entirely. Reportedly, the Surface Pro 12 and Surface Laptop 8 will skip even the Core Ultra 9 386H in favour of lesser Core Ultra 5 and Core Ultra 7 variants.

A new leak has outlined when Microsoft will be updating its Surface Laptop and Surface Pro ranges. Surprisingly, new Intel models are expected to launch months earlier than their Snapdragon X2 counterparts.

One of Microsoft's new Surface Pro releases has appeared on a Dutch retailer. Tipped to receive a spring launch, the Surface Pro 12 should be available with 5G connectivity from day one, as well as Intel Panther Lake processors and up to 32 GB of RAM.

Microsoft is expected to deliver a new batch of Surface Laptop releases soon. Reportedly, the Surface Laptop 8 will finally make the switch to an OLED display, with some higher-end configurations also receiving a 'higher resolution screen' too.

Shortly after Microsoft increased the prices of the Surface Pro and Surface Laptop, a leak reveals many details about Microsoft's next-generation Surface products. Buyers will soon have the choice between Snapdragon X2 Elite and Intel Panther Lake.

Microsoft has announced a price hike for a good chunk of its Snapdragon-powered Surface laptops. The increase ranges between $100-$300 depending on the model.

A reliable source has outlined Microsoft's plans for the future of its Surface PC division. Reportedly, Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 and Intel Panther Lake versions of the Surface Pro and Surface Laptop will launch before the summer.

Mouse Computer Japan has unveiled the M2 (M2-ICU01BK-A) 2-in-1 tablet PC, a Surface Pro competitor with a 12.6-inch 60Hz OLED display with 10-point multitouch and pen input, an Intel i5-1335U CPU, 16 GB RAM, 512 GB storage, a 5 MP webcam, and a 13 MP main rear camera in a 1.26 kg (2.78 lbs.) body.

Microsoft Surface keyboards covered with Alcantara and polymers are an example of a poor design choice due to their durability and cleaning issues, which result in thousands upon thousands of non-recyclable, worn-out keyboards entering landfills each year.

Abxylute has launched a Kickstarter campaign for the 3D One handheld gaming PC. The tablet comes with an 11-inch, 120 Hz screen capable of automatically displaying games, movies, and images in three dimensions and magnetically attached controllers sporting Hall Effect joysticks and touchpads.

Microsoft has released UEFI updates to Qualcomm Snapdragon X Surface Pros and Surface Laptops that kills the ability to charge fully. No known fixes are available at this time and users should consider pausing updates.

The Microsoft Surface Pro 10 with Ultra 7 CPU, 16 GB of RAM, and 256 GB of storage has dropped to its lowest price ever. It provides the flexibility of a tablet and laptop in a slim body.

Early details about Microsoft's next Surface Laptop releases have emerged online. While Qualcomm Snapdragon-based versions of the Surface Laptop 8 are expected to launch this autumn, the state of their x86-based Surface Laptop 8 'for Business' counterparts is less clear.

Microsoft has partnered with Peyo Company to launch a Smurfs Edition of the 13-inch Surface Laptop. The limited edition PC is available to buy now, but there's also a chance to be one of three people who wins a free unit.

First revealed in late January, Microsoft has announced the Surface Laptop 5G for business. The laptop will be available in August and will have a physical SIM card tray in addition to eSIM support.

Microsoft's new 12-inch Surface Pro is a pretty unique convertible right now, because the Snapdragon X Plus SoC is cooled passively and still offers sufficient performance for everyday use. The battery runtime is also good, but the small convertible with accessories is rather expensive.

Microsoft launched the new Surface Laptop 13, even though you could also call it Surface Laptop Go 4. The RRP is comparable to the much better Surface Laptop 13.8, only the battery runtime of the new 13-inch model is superior. We don't know how Microsoft wants to sell the new device.

According to a Qualcomm job listing, Microsoft may consider using Arm-based chips in a new Xbox console. While the hardware allows for more efficient performance, an insider thinks the change is unrealistic. Microsoft prefers the x86 architecture for a new handheld to ensure backward compatibility.

Microsoft's latest advertising campaign is directly targeting the Apple MacBook Air, as the Surface Pro and Surface Laptop with Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite are claimed to be a whopping 58% faster. However, a look at our benchmark results shows that Microsoft is cherry-picking here.

According to early reports, AMD is designing its 'Sound Wave' APUs specifically for Microsoft's 2026 Surface lineup. Likely replacing the Surface Pro 11 and Surface Laptop 7 early next year, the so-called Surface Pro 12 and Surface Laptop 8 could be preceded by an upgraded version of the Surface Laptop Studio before the end of 2025, too.

Microsoft looks set to complement the 13.8-inch and 15-inch versions of the Surface Laptop 7 next week with a smaller Surface Laptop 13". Equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon X series chipset, the Surface Laptop 13" could well be a fair bit cheaper than Microsoft's existing laptop options too.

A reliable leaker has confirmed that Microsoft will soon be selling a 12-inch version of the Surface Pro. Launching early next week, the Surface Pro 12" trades various features found on the larger Surface Pro 11 for a smaller footprint and a presumed lower price point.

Microsoft has a Surface-related announcement scheduled for May 6. The Redmond-based tech giant is expected to announce new compact Surface laptops.

CheckMag The market for ultra-portables that bridge the gap between a decent desktop and media consumption has dwindled to almost nothing. A space now dominated by iPads and Android tablets with terrible multitasking, file management and mobile browsers. But once you get rid of Windows, the Surface Go can still be a compelling option.

The new Intel version of the Surface Pro convertible is not really interesting for private users due to the high price, but this problem is artificially created by Microsoft. This will damage the reputation of its own products and the company will eventually lose customers.

The 2024 Microsoft Surface Laptop with Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite chip is currently discounted by 31%, dropping it to its lowest price seen on Amazon. The laptop is also equipped with 16 GB of RAM and a 1 TB SSD.

The Microsoft Surface Pro 11 2-in-1 Windows tablet is currently enjoying a discount of more than $400 on Amazon. The tablet packs a 12-core Snapdragon X Elite SoC alongside 16 GB of memory, 256 GB of storage, and a 13-inch OLED display.

Our review of the Surface Laptop with Intel’s Lunar Lake clearly shows that it's the better device overall. Instead of pushing Windows on ARM at the expense of customers, Microsoft should offer both versions and let buyers choose.

One of the main selling points for Qualcomm Snapdragon X laptops is their excellent battery life. While that may be true, early tests of Microsoft's new Surface Laptop releases with Intel Lunar Lake processors have been shown to match or surpass their Qualcomm rivals in some cases.

The Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 with a 13.8-inch IPS touch display is one of the premier Snapdragon-based Windows laptops. However, the machine can get quite expensive if equipped with 1 TB of storage. Thankfully, the notebook is now on sale at a big discount.

Microsoft has introduced a new version of the Surface dock. Sold as the Surface USB4 Dock, the $199 accessory weighs just 206 g and contains features like Gigabit Ethernet, HDMI 2.1 and full 40 Gbps USB4 ports.

Microsoft has brought Intel's Lunar Lake platform to its Surface Laptop series. Arriving with performance and battery life upgrades over prior models, the new Surface Laptop will also be available with an optional 5G modem and the design changes shown on last year's Snapdragon X variants.

Microsoft has now released the Intel Lunar Lake refresh of the Surface Pro. Still falling under the Surface Pro 11 and not the Surface Pro 12, the new release brings more powerful processors to the table with optional OLED displays.

Microsoft's long-awaited Intel Lunar Lake refresh of its Surface Laptop and Surface Pro lines is right around the corner. The two releases should appear much sooner than expected too with last year's consumer design changes in tow.

CheckMag The combination of the Snapdragon X processor and Windows 11 24H2 has given the Windows on ARM platform a significant performance boost. But do older ARM laptops also benefit from the improved version of Windows 11?

The latest iteration in Microsoft's popular Surface Pro series of Windows tablets has hit one of its lowest prices to date, as Amazon has cut the price of one certain Snapdragon X Plus-powered configuration by almost 30%.