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Microsoft launches budget Surface Pro and Laptop with 8GB RAM

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Microsoft has released two new, more affordable Surface devices: a 12-inch Surface Pro and a 13-inch Surface Laptop. These models are equipped with 8GB of RAM, half the amount found in their higher-end counterparts, and are priced at $849 for the Surface Pro and $949 for the Surface Laptop. AI

IMPACT This product update offers more budget-friendly options for consumers, potentially increasing accessibility to Microsoft's hardware ecosystem.

RANK_REASON Product launch of lower-spec hardware from a major tech company.

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Microsoft launches budget Surface Pro and Laptop with 8GB RAM

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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Microsoft introduces cheaper Surface devices with half the memory Microsoft just added a cheaper 12-inch Surface Pro and 13-inch Surface Laptop to its lineup. B

    Microsoft introduces cheaper Surface devices with half the memory Microsoft just added a cheaper 12-inch Surface Pro and 13-inch Surface Laptop to its lineup. Both models come equipped with 8GB of RAM instead of 16GB, costing $849 for the specced-down Surface Pro and $949 for the…

    LINKS theverge.com/…/microsoft-surface-pro-lapt…

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