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Microsoft Surface Laptop 2 Is Going for Peanuts With Over 60% Off, a Limited Best Buy Certified Refurb Deal
Microsoft Surface Laptop 2 Is Going for Peanuts With Over 60% Off, a Limited Best Buy Certified Refurb Deal

Gizmodo

time4 days ago

  • Business
  • Gizmodo

Microsoft Surface Laptop 2 Is Going for Peanuts With Over 60% Off, a Limited Best Buy Certified Refurb Deal

Looking to replace you laptop but don't feel like shelling out thousands for the latest MacBook? Well you don't need to sweat. You can grab yourself something perfectly capable of meeting your everyday needs. New is overrated. Like-new is good enough for just about anything and is a great way to save yourself hundreds and hundreds of dollars. What happens to new products anyway? Well I'll tell you. They become old. It happens to us all. Stop trying to fight the entropy of the universe and just accept things get old. See at Best Buy Get this refurbished Microsoft Surface Laptop 2 for the insanely reduced price of just $500 for a limited time. The Microsoft Surface is a super versatile option that can fulfill a lot of the needs of pretty much anyone, be it you're a student, small business owner, or just someone who wants to go online with something other than their phone. Right now, you can get the 2018 Microsoft Surface Pro laptop for a crazy $799 off. That's over a 60% discount from its starting price of $1,299. Performance and Portability This Microsoft Surface Pro laptop 2 packs an Intel 8th generation Core i5 processor, engineered for exceptional speed and performance. It comes with either 8GB of memory, allowing for smooth performance across a diverse range of applications, whether your using them for school work, business or leisure. The storage supports 256GB so you'll have plenty of space for files, photos, and more. The screen measures in at 13.5 inches across, with a screen resolution of 2256 x 1504. Battery life is super reliable, boasting up to 14.5 hours of running time before you'll have to go find an outlet to plug it back in for a charge. The keypad is a staple of the Microsoft Surface, with its comfortable to type on keys, soft palm rest, and large trackpad. It attaches to the Microsoft Surface magnetically so it can be removed when needing to use the Surface simply as a tablet. When not using the Microsoft surface at all, you can fold the keypad up against the screen to keep it protected. Great for traveling with it in your bag. For a limited time you can secure yourself this refurbished Microsoft Surface Laptop 2 with a 13.5″ touchscreen and 256GB of storage for a full $799 cheaper than when it first launched. That means right now the price is down from it's original listing of $1,299 to just $500. That represents a savings of over 60%. See at Best Buy

How next-gen semiconductor chips will supercharge gadgets
How next-gen semiconductor chips will supercharge gadgets

Mint

time06-06-2025

  • Mint

How next-gen semiconductor chips will supercharge gadgets

In the world of technology, progress is often invisible to the average user of smartphones, laptops, smartwatches and all the gadgets that power our daily lives—until it suddenly changes everything. While our everyday gadgets constantly evolve with sleeker designs and better features, their true power lies within something far smaller: the semiconductor chips that drive them. These semiconductors are on the verge of a monumental transformation—not incremental improvements but fundamental shifts that will transform consumer tech as we know it. From nanometers to angstroms, and from simple transistors to 'Turbo Cells" and chiplets, next-gen innovations are poised to deliver smarter, faster, and more energy-efficient gadgets with faster processing, smarter devices, better battery life, and even more immersive entertainment. At Intel Foundry's recent Direct Connect summit, the company, which aims to rival Taiwan's TSMC, the global leader in chip manufacturing, as well as Samsung Foundry, offered a roadmap for ultra-advanced chips set for 2027. TSMC and Samsung are on similar trajectories as far as semiconductor innovation is concerned, and these changes are poised to translate into significantly faster, more power-efficient, and profoundly smarter consumer devices. From nanometers to angstroms For many years, advancements in chip technology have been described using nanometers—a unit representing one billionth of a metre. This measurement typically refers to the size of the infinitesimal switches on chips, known as transistors. The industry is now transitioning to the 'Angstrom" (Å) scale, an even smaller unit of measurement where 10 Angstroms equal 1 nanometer—that's what the 'A' in Intel's '14A node' or TSMC's upcoming A14 process stands for, by the way. This extreme miniaturization is not just an academic achievement. Packing more transistors onto a chip translates to a significant boost in raw processing power. For the consumer, this means a smartphone that launches applications almost instantaneously, a laptop that handles complex video editing software without stuttering, and a gaming console capable of rendering breathtakingly realistic graphics. Also read: How to share your Kindle e-books with a reading buddy When Microsoft launched its 11th edition Surface Pro last year, dubbed as a Copilot+ PC, the marquee highlight was its AI-powered experiences to augment creativity and productivity—but in a sleek 2-in-1 form factor with a battery life unimaginable with previous generation devices. The Angstrom Era signifies a critical inflection point. The innovation though doesn't stop at simply making transistors smaller; it extends to fundamentally redesigning them to work more efficiently. This pursuit of making smaller, faster, and more efficient chips by several companies is pushing semiconductor technology into uncharted territory. Beyond Moore's Law Moore's law is the observation that the number of transistors in a microchip doubles about every two years, fuelling exponential gains in computing performance. But today, physical and economic constraints have shifted the focus from pure miniaturization to innovations in architecture and design that optimize performance in new, creative ways. One of the critical areas of innovation is advanced packaging—It is less about making individual silicon components smaller and more about ingeniously assembling them. Techniques such as using chiplets (small, specialized dies that perform distinct functions) and 3D stacking (layering multiple chips or components vertically and interconnecting them) are enabling manufacturers to combine different functionalities more efficiently and powerfully. For consumers, these sophisticated packaging techniques translate into more powerful and feature-rich devices in sleeker, more compact form factors, improved overall performance and power efficiency, and potentially faster innovation cycles for certain device features. For example, the latest Intel Arrow Lake processor that powers several new AI PCs in the market offer a massive leap in graphic and on-device AI performance with better power efficiency. According to Ben Bajarin, an industry analyst and CEO of research firm Creative Strategies, going forward, design will need to trump physics. 'The semiconductor industry is entering a new phase, one defined not by squeezing more transistors onto a single monolithic die, but by how intelligently we compose systems from smaller, specialized components," he explains. For example, Intel has introduced Turbo Cells in its 14A technology. Think of these as special high-performance building blocks that can be integrated in a chip alongside standard power-efficient cells. The Turbo Cells can enable a burst of performance for computationally intensive tasks like gaming or AI processing, while other parts of the chip sip power frugally for background operations or less demanding tasks. A smarter, faster future The evolution of semiconductor technology, now venturing into the Angstrom scale, embracing novel transistor architectures and sophisticated packaging methods, is far more than just an engineering marvel. It is the fundamental bedrock upon which the next generation of consumer experiences will be constructed. These are a few ways in which you will feel the difference: Smartphones that intuitively understand user needs and operate for extended periods on a single charge; automobiles that navigate complex environments with greater intelligence and safety; AI systems that integrate into daily life with enhanced privacy and responsiveness. You will also experience faster processing, smarter devices, better battery life, and even more immersive entertainment. For semiconductor companies, Bajarin says, this is no longer a conversation about catching up in traditional chips. 'It's about enabling next-generation AI, HPC (high-performance computing), and hyperscale systems where silicon composition, not just transistor count, defines competitiveness." Key takeaways: How all this will impact your devices Next-generation semiconductor breakthroughs aren't just for techies—they'll transform the gadgets you use every day. Here's how: BATTERY LIFE Smarter power management and ultra-efficient transistors mean your devices will last significantly longer between charges PERFORMANCE From app launches to video editing, devices will feel more responsive thanks to faster and smarter processing GRAPHICS/ ENTERTAINMENT Gaming consoles and AR/VR gear will deliver more immersive visuals with reduced lag and stunning realism AI FEATURES Your PC or phone will handle advanced AI tasks—like image generation, summarizing notes, or voice assistance—directly on the device, faster and more privately. DESIGN Smaller, more powerful chips mean thinner, lighter devices without sacrificing performance or battery life Also read: Redmi Watch Move review: Stands out in a sea of budget smartwatches Abhishek Baxi is a New Delhi-based tech writer. He was invited to attend the Intel Foundry Direct Summit in San Jose, USA by Intel India.

Surface Pro 12-inch review: heart warmer
Surface Pro 12-inch review: heart warmer

The Verge

time04-06-2025

  • Business
  • The Verge

Surface Pro 12-inch review: heart warmer

Tom Warren is a senior editor and author of Notepad, who has been covering all things Microsoft, PC, and tech for over 20 years. I have always had a soft spot for the Surface Pro X. It was the thinner, lighter, and fanless Surface tablet that I had always wanted Microsoft to make, but when it came out nearly six years ago, Windows wasn't ready to handle the Arm chip inside — and vice versa. Sluggish performance and app compatibility issues kept the Surface Pro X from living up to its beautiful design. It was a heartbreaker. Microsoft is once again trying to perfect the Surface Pro design with a $799 12-inch version of its tablet and laptop hybrid that ditches the fan and uses Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon X Plus chip. This time around, it's warming my heart instead of breaking it, thanks to a redesign of the entire tablet and the performance and battery life to match. The result of the overhaul is a tablet that combines some of the best design elements you'll find on an iPad or Samsung's tablets, with the versatility of Windows. While the competition has been trying to copy the Surface Pro for years, Microsoft has now borrowed from the best tablets to improve its own laptop and tablet hybrid even further. Last year's Surface Pro 11 (now the Surface Pro 13-inch) had the same basic design Microsoft had been using since the Surface Pro 8 in 2021, with an airflow vent wrapped around the top half of the chassis that your fingers would tend to find if you were using it as a tablet. The most obvious design change to the 12-inch Surface Pro, other than its smaller display, is that it doesn't have those vents. It's sealed off and rounded in a way that an iPad is, so it feels a lot softer to hold. I love this new design. The lack of a fan has allowed Microsoft to push ahead with this change, and it's one that I really hope sticks for all future models because I never want to use a Surface Pro with a fan ever again. While the kickstand is largely unchanged, this new rounded design also enables some big changes to how the stylus and keyboard work on the 12-inch Surface Pro. Microsoft has moved the stylus storage and charging to the top rear of this smaller Surface Pro, much like Samsung's Galaxy Tab devices. It's more convenient than having to dig into the keyboard and fiddle to get the Surface Pen out, and Microsoft has managed to use strong enough magnets that the stylus never once dropped inside my bag over the past few weeks. However, that does mean that if you're in tablet mode but not actively using the pen, it's often in the way. The keyboard cover won't sit flush with the back of the Surface if you fold it back while the pen is attached; there's a gap at the top where it rests against the pen, and it feels a bit wobbly. And if you use the Surface Pro as a pure tablet, but don't use the stylus, then you'll probably end up resting your fingers on it or shaking the slightly loose button. It's not a big deal, especially when you consider that the Surface Pro ships without a keyboard ($149) or stylus ($129), and you have to purchase them separately or in a $249 bundle. Most people probably won't bother with the stylus, but if you do, that's something to be aware of. Repositioning the stylus has allowed Microsoft to make some significant changes to the keyboard on the 12-inch Surface Pro. While it still magnetically clicks into place on the bottom edge of the tablet, it now lays perfectly flat. The keyboards of previous models had a second magnetic attachment point at the bottom of the front bezel, optionally giving the keyboard a slight angle. Without it, the keyboard feels a lot sturdier. Previous Surface Pro keyboards also had a lot of flex to them, which always put me off using the Surface Pro on work trips where I'd be writing thousands of words for stories. The new keyboard has no flex whatsoever. Even on my lap, it feels sturdier for typing, though the kickstand prevents you from having it far back on your legs as you would a regular laptop, and I quickly got used to the slightly smaller size. The other big change is that it's no longer lined with alcantara fabric on the palm rests. The rear cover still has alcantara, but Microsoft is now using a plastic for the palm rests instead of the fabric that could easily get dirty. I think I still prefer the softer touch of the alcantara palm rests, though. You can't use the keyboard wirelessly like you could with the 13-inch Flex keyboard, and Microsoft has also ditched the haptic touchpad. I never used the wireless option, but the lack of haptics really makes the touchpad feel a lot more bland, and it's something I've missed a lot over the past few weeks. One thing I haven't missed is the larger OLED display found on the 13-inch model. I really hate the grainy effect that the OLED has, especially around black text on a white background. On the 12-inch model, Microsoft is using a regular 3:2 PixelSense LCD display, and while it's a slightly lower resolution and a 90Hz panel instead of 120Hz, I far prefer it for reading text. I do wish the bezels were a lot slimmer, but Microsoft has at least made them the same size all around the 12-inch display, so they feel a little less distracting than on the 13-inch model. In keeping with Microsoft borrowing ideas from other tablets, the company has repositioned the rear camera on the 12-inch Surface Pro so it's in the corner like on Samsung's tablets or Apple's iPads. I still wouldn't be caught dead taking photos using a tablet, but it makes more sense like this, rather than centered on the long edge, so you can at least hold the Surface Pro vertically if you really want to take photos or videos. The front-facing 1080p camera isn't ultrawide this time around, so it doesn't have the unflattering fish-eye effect and framing found on the 13-inch Surface Pro. I've used it for plenty of calls, and while I'm still not a fan of the way the eye contact feature changes the shape of my eyes, the other Windows Studio Effects are super useful for improving your lighting or blurring out the background automatically. Inside the 12-inch, Microsoft is using Qualcomm's eight-core Snapdragon X Plus chip. It's an Arm-based processor, so that means apps will run emulated unless a developer has natively compiled their app for Arm64. That used to be a big issue with the Surface Pro X in 2019, but a lot has changed over the past 12 months, let alone six years. Most of the apps I use on a daily basis are now native Arm64. The big exceptions for me include Discord and Premiere Pro. While Discord has been busy adding currencies for ads instead of releasing a native Arm version of its app, that might be about to change. I've been using an early Arm-native development build of Discord recently, and it totally solves all of the sluggish performance issues. The same can't be said for Premiere Pro, though. While Adobe has created an Arm64 version of Photoshop, you still have to install the Intel-based version of Premiere Pro. It's not totally unusable, but I wouldn't recommend any Arm-based machines for Premiere Pro usage until Adobe finally addresses this. The Snapdragon X Plus chip inside the 12-inch Surface Pro has two fewer cores than the base LCD 13-inch model, and four cores less than the 12-core OLED variant. I've been using a 10-core Surface Laptop regularly over the past year, and this Surface Pro hasn't felt slower at all. As this is a Copilot Plus PC, Microsoft also uses the neural processing unit (NPU) built into Qualcomm's chip to enable a bunch of AI-powered features in Windows. The controversial Recall feature is now available, which takes snapshots of mostly everything you do on the Surface Pro to create a scrollable timeline. I've found Recall to be creepy, clever, and compelling, but it's not a big reason to buy a Copilot Plus PC. I've loved using the improved AI-powered Windows Search though, which lets me search for text inside files or photos, and find documents a lot more quickly. If you're like me and most of your work is in the browser or involves apps that are native Arm64, then the Surface Pro 12-inch feels like the performance of a laptop squeezed into a tablet. I've found that I get around nine hours of battery life with mixed usage of the browser, apps like Photoshop and Slack, and maybe the odd Teams call here or there. I've never really worried about charging the Surface Pro 12-inch, and on some days I even used it for an eight-hour working day and still had 30 percent battery remaining. I'd wake up the next day and it still had that 30 percent, or close to it, ready for the day ahead. Microsoft has also ditched its magnetic Surface Connect charging cable, but there are two USB-C ports that can be used to charge up the Surface Pro. I only use USB-C to charge my devices, so I don't think I'll miss the Surface Connect port other than the neat way it attaches on the 13-inch model. While the Surface Pro is great at resuming instantly and not draining battery life in your bag or overnight, if you don't use it for a couple of days over a weekend then you'll have to wait 30 seconds or so for it to be ready to use on a Monday morning. This isn't a huge issue, but the iPad never goes into a deep sleep mode like this, and on a couple of occasions I've resumed the Surface Pro on a Monday and the Windows Hello camera has failed to work. I kept getting a 'something went wrong' message, but rebooting the device brought it back to life again. I've used this Surface Pro on a train, on my sofa, on a desk, and in pubs and cafes over the past few weeks. I still find that I have to adjust my posture or body to use the Surface Pro in my lap because of the kickstand, but it almost feels worth this slight compromise for the versatility of using a small PC on the go. This Surface Pro redesign also presents some of the best bits of rival tablets into a piece of hardware that feels a lot more tablet-like than Microsoft has ever created. I've been using this Surface Pro in tablet mode more often as a result, simply because of the smaller size and the ease of switching between laptop and tablet modes. The operating system and apps still feel like more of a laptop, though. Microsoft also sells the Surface Pro without a keyboard, as if it's a pure tablet, but as always, you really need to purchase that $150 keyboard to unlock the best experience. That pushes the pricing up to $950, which is more than you'd pay for a 13-inch Surface Laptop, and close to the $999 launch price of the Surface Laptop 7. While the Surface pricing situation seems more complicated than ever, I love small computers, and the 12-inch Surface Pro has this allure to it that makes me want to keep picking it up for the day. I'd still like to see Microsoft improve the tablet experience in Windows 11 with a mode that's more like what existed in Windows 8. But even without those improvements, the 12-inch Surface Pro is as close as Microsoft has ever gotten to fulfilling my dream of a lightweight PC you can throw under your arm and carry around all day without worrying about battery life. It's still not perfect, but it's not the heartbreaker the Surface Pro X once was. Photography by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge

ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) review: When a traditional gaming laptop just won't do
ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) review: When a traditional gaming laptop just won't do

Engadget

time21-05-2025

  • Engadget

ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) review: When a traditional gaming laptop just won't do

On paper, the idea of a PC gaming tablet doesn't really make sense. Anything with a screen larger than eight to ten inches is generally too big to hold for longer sessions. Their thin chassis don't leave much room for big batteries, ports or discrete graphics. But with the second-gen ROG Flow Z13, ASUS is turning that line of thought on its head with a surprisingly powerful system that can do more than just game — as long as you don't mind paying a premium for some niche engineering. For better or worse, the Z Flow 13 looks like someone tweaked a Surface Pro to accommodate the stereotypical gamer aesthetic. It has cyberpunky graphics littered across its body along with a small window in the back that's complete with RGB lighting. The ROG Flow Z13 fills the gap between traditional gaming laptops and portable workstations, but its keyboard and price are hard to love. $2,300 at Best Buy Unlike a lot of tablets, ASUS gave the Z13 a thicker-than-normal body (0.6 inches), which left space for a surprising number of ports. Not only do you get two USB 4 Type-C ports, there's also a regular USB-A jack, full-size HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm audio and even a microSD card reader. This instantly elevates the tablet from something strictly meant for playing games into something that can also pull double duty as a portable video editing station. ASUS' 13.4-inch 2.5 IPS display leans into that even more thanks to a 180Hz refresh rate, strong brightness (around 500 nits) and Pantone validation. Regardless of what you're doing, colors will be both rich and accurate. Rounding out the package are some punchy speakers, so you don't have to suffer from subpar sound. But there are limitations here, as deep bass is always tough to produce on smaller systems like this. Sam Rutherford for Engadget Finally, there are some pogo pins along the bottom of its display for connecting its folding keyboard. Sadly, this is one of the system's weak points. Because the Z13 is heavier than a typical tablet PC, its keyboard has to carry a hefty load. On a table, it's fine. But if you try to use this thing on your lap (or any uneven surface), I found that the keyboard can flex so much it can result in accidental mouse clicks. It's a shame because the bounce and travel of the keys generally feels pretty good. Nothing is more of a bummer than playing a game while relaxing on the couch and then having to fight with the tablet to avoid errant clicks. Instead of relying on discrete graphics, ASUS opted for AMD's Ryzen AI Max 390 or Max+ 395 APUs, which feature up to 32 cores and a whopping 128GB of unified RAM. However, our review unit came with a more modest, but still ample, 32GB. Unsurprisingly, this makes mincemeat out of basic productivity tasks while having more than enough power to quickly edit videos on the go. Sam Rutherford for Engadget But without a proper graphics card, can it actually game? Yes, and rather well, I might add. In Cyberpunk 2077 at 1080p and Ultra settings, the Z13 hit an impressive 93 fps. And while numbers weren't quite as high in Control at 1080p on Epic presets, 70 fps is still very playable. The one wrinkle is that when I tested Cyberpunk 2077 a second time on Ultra with ray tracing enabled, the Flow's performance was cut in half to just 45 fps. Unless you're playing a brand new AAA title that requires RT support (of which there are a growing number), the Z13 is a shockingly good portable gaming companion for frequent travelers. You just have to be careful about how you configure its power settings. That's because if you're out in public or a quiet room, high performance (especially turbo) can result in a fair bit of fan noise, which may draw some unwanted attention. Or in my case, it got much harder to talk to someone sitting next to me on the couch. Sam Rutherford for Engadget When it comes to longevity, you'll get one of two outcomes. In normal use and on PCMark's Modern Office productivity battery life test, the Z13 fared quite well, finishing with a time of six hours and 54 minutes. That's not quite a full day's worth of work untethered, but it's good enough for most folks. You'll just want to keep its chunky power adapter nearby. However, if you plan on gaming without plugging this thing into the wall, just be prepared for the Z13 to conk out after two hours at best. When I played League of Legends' Teamfight Tactics , I only made it through two games (about 30 to 40 minutes each) before its battery got dangerously low (around 10 percent). And suffice it to say, TFT isn't a very demanding title. The right side of the ROG Flow Z13 features a customizable button that can be programmed to launch an app of your choice. (Sam Rutherford for Engadget) The Flow Z13 is a niche device that's more of an all-rounder than it might seem at first glance. This system fills an interesting gap between ASUS' gaming machines and more creatively-focused PCs from its ProArt family. In a lot of ways, slapping an ROG badge on it doesn't really do this thing justice. It's got more than enough performance to breeze through general productivity or video edits, and its built-in microSD card reader makes transferring footage to the tablet a breeze. Its screen is bright and vibrant, while also offering accurate colors and a decently high refresh rate. And even without a discrete GPU, the Z13 didn't have much trouble rendering games with lots of graphical bells and whistles turned on. However, this tablet's issues boil down to a couple of major sticking points. Its detachable keyboard is simply too flimsy, to the point where if you use it anywhere besides a table or desk, you risk fighting with it just to ensure your mouse clicks are correct. But the bigger hurdle is price. Starting at $2,100 (or around $2,300 as tested), the Flow Z13 costs the same or more as a comparable ROG Zephyrus G14 with a proper RTX 5070. Not only does it have worse performance, it's less stable too due to its tablet-style design. For people trying to get the most value out of their money, that proposition is a hard sell. Sam Rutherford for Engadget Deep down, I want to like the ROG Flow Z13. And I do, to a certain extent. It's got a funky build and unapologetically aggressive styling. But unless you have a very particular set of requirements, it doesn't fit neatly into most people's lives as an equivalent laptop. And that's before you consider how much it costs.

Microsoft's new Surface Pro could solve our biggest issue with the previous gen
Microsoft's new Surface Pro could solve our biggest issue with the previous gen

Yahoo

time21-05-2025

  • Business
  • Yahoo

Microsoft's new Surface Pro could solve our biggest issue with the previous gen

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Microsoft seems to have taken our biggest complaints about the Microsoft Surface Pro (11th Edition) to heart. While we appreciated the Surface Pro (11th Edition)'s fantastic performance, stunning display, and superb battery life, it's price tag was a bit steep for a Windows tablet. But that should change soon. Microsoft announced new Copilot+ Surface devices during today's Surface AI event. The new Surface devices include the smaller, more budget-friendly Surface Pro 12-inch tablet, which was the subject of rumors earlier this year. Starting at just $799, could the new Surface Pro 12-inch tablet be our new favorite Surface product? Like the other Surface Copilot+ PC devices, the Surface Pro 12-inch tablet features an AI PC chipset with an NPU capable of over 40 TOPS (trillions of operations per second) of AI performance. This gives the Surface Pro 12-inch access to the full Copilot+ suite of AI applications including Live Captions, CoCreate, and Recall. The Surface Pro 12-inch is also the thinnest and lightest Surface device, measuring just 0.3 inches thick and weighing just 1.5 pounds, making it the most portable of the Surface lineup. And that makes it ideal for students, artists, and commuters. Microsoft has also revamped the keyboard for the new Surface tablet, with a full-size backlit keyboard and precision touchpad with adaptive touch controls. The keyboard lies flat when open and folds completely back against the Surface Pro tablet for easier use when writing or sketching in tablet mode. Finally, the new Surface Pro 12-inch tablet comes in multiple colors: Slate, Ocean, and Violet. With the addition of the new Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus (8 core) Surface devices, Microsoft has options for most budgets in this most recent Surface generation. Between the high-end Snapdragon X Elite-powered Surface Laptop (7th Edition) and Surface Pro (11th Edition), to the work-focused Intel Lunar Lake Surface Laptop and Surface Pro for Business that were announced earlier this year, and now the two budget-friendly options, there's soon to be Surface product for most everyone. The Surface Pro 12-inch will be available starting May 20, with configurations starting at $799. We can't get too excited about the new Surface Pro 12-inch until we get a chance to test it out and see if it truly makes up for the faults of the Surface Pro (11th Edition), but based on what we know so far it looks like it should address most of our issues. Microsoft found a way to fix slow Word launches, but it's not all good news Amid the slow death of Windows 10, Microsoft's CEO reveals a bold stat about Windows 11 Microsoft's controversial Recall feature arrives on Copilot+ PCs, here's what you should know

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