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Microsoft has refreshed its Surface line-up with three new devices powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon X2 processors. The new line-up consists of the Surface Pro 13-inch, Surface Laptop 13.8-inch, and Surface Laptop 15-inch, all featuring sharper display options and more local AI muscle. The devices are designed for people who move between everyday productivity, creative work, collaboration, and AI-assisted workflows. The Surface Pro 13-inch with Snapdragon X2 delivers up to 53% faster graphics performance, while the Surface Laptop [...]

Microsoft has unveiled six new Surface devices this year, but the company's naming scheme has caused confusion among consumers. The Surface Laptop Ultra and Surface RTX Spark Dev Box have distinct names and designs, but the Surface Laptop 8 and Surface Pro 12 have business and consumer versions with key differences. Microsoft's website and third-party retailers list multiple devices with similar names, making it difficult for shoppers to find the right PC. The Surface Pro family's complex [...]

Microsoft has released updated Surface devices, including the Surface Pro 12 and Surface Laptop 8, featuring Snapdragon X2 chips. However, these new devices come with increased prices, with the Surface Pro 12 starting at $1,499 and the Surface Laptop 8 at $1,599, a $500 and $600 increase from their predecessors. This is part of a broader trend of laptop manufacturers raising prices due to the ongoing component shortage. As a result, affordable laptops with good build quality [...]

Lenovo has revealed exclusive images of its upcoming Yoga Pro 9n laptop, built on the NVIDIA RTX Spark platform. The device features a 15-inch OLED display, a clean aluminum build, and a slim profile. It boasts a 6-speaker assembly, massive rear exhaust vents, and a magnetic pen holder. The Yoga Pro 9n also features a large haptic touchpad with pen support and a backlit keyboard without a numpad. Specifications include a 20-core CPU, 6,144 CUDA cores, and [...]

Lenovo's latest batch of Snapdragon X2-powered Windows laptops has impressed critics, offering solid machines at prices that make sense despite the ongoing RAMageddon crisis. The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x, in particular, stands out with its 14-inch OLED panel, 120Hz refresh rate, and powerful Snapdragon X2 Elite chip. The laptop is noticeably quicker than its predecessors, with Windows menus flying and Google Chrome running smoothly. The battery life is also great, with the machine lasting all day with [...]

Microsoft has announced a limited-time offer for its new Surface Pro 12th Gen, which includes a free Surface Pro keyboard with every new order in the United States. The offer is available from June 16 to June 30, allowing customers to purchase a Surface Pro 13-inch with a basic keyboard for the price of the tablet alone. The included keyboard lacks features such as pen charging and a haptic trackpad, but still provides a full 2-in-1 experience. [...]

Microsoft has unveiled the Surface Laptop 8 and Surface Pro 12, featuring Snapdragon X2 chips, improved performance, and longer battery life. The devices come with higher price tags, starting at $1,599 for the Surface Laptop 8 and $1,499 for the Surface Pro 12. Microsoft is offering incentives to upgrade, including free accessories and trade-in discounts, in an effort to encourage users to switch to the newer models. The devices also feature new display options, haptic trackpads, and

Dell has launched its new XPS 13 laptop, available at $599 for students and $699 for others, targeting the Windows 11 market. The device features high-quality materials, a 120Hz display, and good performance. It includes an ultra-thin aluminum chassis, quad speakers, Wi-Fi 7, and a 1080p webcam. The laptop can be configured with up to 32GB of RAM and is designed as a "starter" device for those new to Windows. Dell's strategy is to provide a competitive [...]