Microsoft's smaller Surface Pro and Surface Laptop get faster Snapdragon chips and much higher prices
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First look: Microsoft is updating its smaller Surface devices with Qualcomm's Snapdragon X2 Plus chip, giving the 12-inch Surface Pro and 13-inch Surface Laptop more processing power for graphics and local AI tasks. The update is a straightforward internal refresh for Redmond, as it keeps the compact Surface designs in place while adding newer Qualcomm hardware, more memory, and improved AI performance. The trade-off for buyers is clear: more capable systems, but at significantly higher starting prices.
The new models go on sale October 13. They look much like last year's versions, with the same screens, ports, and basic designs. The main changes are the processor, a higher starting RAM configuration, and brighter displays.
Prices are also going up sharply. The 12-inch Surface Pro will start at $1,149.99, up from $799.99 for last...
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