Microsoft launches new Surface Laptop, Pro with Snapdragon X2
Key Points:
- Microsoft has launched the new Surface Laptop 8 and Surface Pro 11, featuring upgrades to the Snapdragon X2 series chips, starting at $1,499 and $1,599 respectively.
- The Surface Pro 11 offers up to 15.5 hours of battery life, a 53% improvement in graphics performance, and comes in Platinum, Black, and Dune colors, while the Surface Laptop 8 introduces a new Jade green color and offers up to 20 hours of battery life on the smaller 13.8-inch model.
- Both devices maintain similar designs and specs to their predecessors but include enhancements like a trackpad with subtle haptic feedback and pre-loaded Affinity software.
- The laptops feature shells made from 100% recycled aluminum and come with a new Surface Repair Tool that assists users in diagnosing and repairing components such as the battery, display, touchpad, or motherboard.