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Sorry If You Already Own One, but the Surface Pro Is Going for Peanuts This Prime Day

Sorry If You Already Own One, but the Surface Pro Is Going for Peanuts This Prime Day

Gizmodo08-07-2025
The Microsoft Surface Pro has long been famed as the ultimate hybrid PC, quickly switching from a tablet to a full-fledged laptop in seconds. What truly sets it apart is that it's able to run Windows 11 Copilot+, which gives you all of the usual productivity and multitasking features of an actual desktop experience.
Right now, thanks to Prime Day, you can get the latest (and most powerful) model (Snapdragon X Elite, 256GB storage, 16GM RAM) at its all-time best price on Amazon. Exclusive to Prime members, the offer slashes the price to a mere $899, down from the normal price of $1,399. That's a massive 36% discount on one of the most powerful Windows laptops out there.
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This Surface Pro is the most powerful yet with the Snapdragon X Elite processor that boasts 12 high-performance cores. This chip is designed to handle everything from heavy multitasking to gaming, and rivals even the latest MacBook Air M3 in speed and efficiency. With 16GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, you'll have ample memory and space for all your files. The integrated ARM Mali-T604 graphics ensure smooth visuals.
The 13-inch OLED touch screen is yet another beauty, and provides a cinema-like experience anywhere. With a 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio, colors get richer, blacks get deeper and all detail explodes onto the screen. It's perfect for creative professionals and if you're looking for a truly immersive viewing experience. The touchscreen is responsive and accurate as well, so it's easy to draw, note, or investigate with your fingers or a pen.
The Surface Pro offers up to 14 hours on a single battery charge with is amazing. Fast charging via either the 65W PSU or USB-C means you can quickly top off your battery and be back playing or working in no time without missing a beat. The revolutionary kickstand allows you to use the Surface Pro nearly any way, smoothly shifting from tablet to laptop to digital sketch pad.
What really separates this Surface Pro is how beautifully it works with Copilot+, starting a new era of AI-powered computing. Copilot+ makes you more productive with smart features that enhance security and privacy as well as streamline your everyday tasks. While on video calls, Windows Studio Effects with Copilot+ can adjust lighting and blur distractions, so you always look and sound professional. Real-time translation of 44 languages during calls or streaming is a huge advantage for global professionals and world travelers
It's powerful, portable, and packed with features that make it more than just a tablet or a laptop: make sure you don't miss this all time low price.
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