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Microsoft's New Surface Pro 12 And Surface Laptop 13 Feature Snapdragon X2 Plus Chips
Engadget • • general
Key Points:
- Microsoft has refreshed its smaller Surface Pro 12 and Surface Laptop 13 with the new Snapdragon X2 Plus chip, promising significant improvements in graphics, AI performance, and battery efficiency compared to last year's models.
- Both devices maintain their previous designs, featuring 12-inch and 13-inch screens respectively, with brighter 500-nit displays that are 25% more luminous than before, but prices have increased to around $1,150-$1,199.
- The Surface Pro 12-inch launches alongside Microsoft Ink Canvas, an AI-powered app for sketching and annotating that integrates with the Surface Slim Pen and will be available on other Surface devices starting October 13.
- Microsoft is also introducing an $80 Surface Mouse with ambidextrous design and haptic feedback for enhanced Windows 11 interactions, continuing the legacy of its classic Intellimouse design.
- All new Surface hardware, including the updated devices and accessories, will be available for purchase beginning October 13.
