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Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Microsoft's new Surface Pro could solve our biggest issue with the previous gen
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Microsoft seems to have taken our biggest complaints about the Microsoft Surface Pro (11th Edition) to heart. While we appreciated the Surface Pro (11th Edition)'s fantastic performance, stunning display, and superb battery life, it's price tag was a bit steep for a Windows tablet. But that should change soon. Microsoft announced new Copilot+ Surface devices during today's Surface AI event. The new Surface devices include the smaller, more budget-friendly Surface Pro 12-inch tablet, which was the subject of rumors earlier this year. Starting at just $799, could the new Surface Pro 12-inch tablet be our new favorite Surface product? Like the other Surface Copilot+ PC devices, the Surface Pro 12-inch tablet features an AI PC chipset with an NPU capable of over 40 TOPS (trillions of operations per second) of AI performance. This gives the Surface Pro 12-inch access to the full Copilot+ suite of AI applications including Live Captions, CoCreate, and Recall. The Surface Pro 12-inch is also the thinnest and lightest Surface device, measuring just 0.3 inches thick and weighing just 1.5 pounds, making it the most portable of the Surface lineup. And that makes it ideal for students, artists, and commuters. Microsoft has also revamped the keyboard for the new Surface tablet, with a full-size backlit keyboard and precision touchpad with adaptive touch controls. The keyboard lies flat when open and folds completely back against the Surface Pro tablet for easier use when writing or sketching in tablet mode. Finally, the new Surface Pro 12-inch tablet comes in multiple colors: Slate, Ocean, and Violet. With the addition of the new Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus (8 core) Surface devices, Microsoft has options for most budgets in this most recent Surface generation. Between the high-end Snapdragon X Elite-powered Surface Laptop (7th Edition) and Surface Pro (11th Edition), to the work-focused Intel Lunar Lake Surface Laptop and Surface Pro for Business that were announced earlier this year, and now the two budget-friendly options, there's soon to be Surface product for most everyone. The Surface Pro 12-inch will be available starting May 20, with configurations starting at $799. We can't get too excited about the new Surface Pro 12-inch until we get a chance to test it out and see if it truly makes up for the faults of the Surface Pro (11th Edition), but based on what we know so far it looks like it should address most of our issues. Microsoft found a way to fix slow Word launches, but it's not all good news Amid the slow death of Windows 10, Microsoft's CEO reveals a bold stat about Windows 11 Microsoft's controversial Recall feature arrives on Copilot+ PCs, here's what you should know
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Business Standard
07-05-2025
- Business Standard
Microsoft expands Surface line in India with launch of new Copilot Plus PCs
New Microsoft Surface Pro and Surface Laptop are available for pre-order in India, with general availability starting July 15 New 12-inch Microsoft Surface Pro and 13-inch Surface Laptop New Delhi Microsoft has announced its 2025 Surface line-up, introducing a new 13-inch Surface Laptop and a 12-inch Surface Pro. Both devices are powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus processor and form part of Microsoft's Copilot+ PC platform. In addition to the hardware upgrades, Microsoft announced new AI-powered features coming to these new Surface devices, and Copilot + PCs in general. New Microsoft Surface devices: Pricing and availability Microsoft has not yet announced the India pricing for the new Surface Pro and Surface Laptop. However, in the US, the pricing is as follows: Microsoft Surface Pro: Starting at $799 Microsoft Surface Laptop: Starting at $899 Both devices are now available for pre-order in India and will go on sale starting July 15. New Microsoft Surface Pro: Details Microsoft claims the new 12-inch Surface Pro is the thinnest and lightest Copilot+ PC to date, measuring just 7.8mm in thickness and weighing 686g. It's powered by the Snapdragon X Plus chip, which includes a dedicated Neural Processing Unit (NPU) capable of 45 TOPS (trillion operations per second), enabling powerful on-device AI features. These include Recall, Click to Do, improved Windows Search, and more. The Surface Pro features a 12-inch PixelSense LCD touchscreen with a resolution of 2196 x 1464 and a refresh rate of up to 90Hz. Microsoft promises up to 16 hours of local video playback on a single charge. Notably, the proprietary Surface Connect port has been removed—charging is now handled entirely through USB-C. Microsoft also introduced a new Surface Pro 12-inch Keyboard, featuring a matte-textured palm rest, full-size backlit keys, and a customisable touchpad with Adaptive Touch Mode. Full specifications: Display: 12-inch PixelSense LCD Display (touchscreen), 2196x1464 resolution, up to 90Hz refresh rate, 400nits maximum typical brightness Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus RAM: 16GB LPDDR5x Storage: 256GB, 512GB Cameras: 10MP rear facing, 1080p Full HD front-facing Surface Studio Camera Audio: 2W stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos, Dual Studio Mics Ports: 2 X USB-C (USB 3.2), Keyboard connector Battery: 16 hours of local video playback, 45W charging over USB-C Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4 New Microsoft Surface Laptop: Details The refreshed 13-inch Surface Laptop continues the sleek design language, with a thickness of 15.6mm and weight of 1.22kg. It's available in three colours: Ocean, Violet, and Platinum. Powered by the same Snapdragon X Plus chip as the Surface Pro, the new laptop benefits from all the Copilot+ PC AI features and on-device AI acceleration via the NPU. The display is a 13-inch PixelSense panel with 1920 x 1280 resolution and a 60Hz refresh rate. Microsoft claims up to 23 hours of local video playback on a full charge. Full specifications: Display: 13-inch PixelSense display, 1920 x 1280 resolution, 60Hz refresh rate, 400nits maximum typical brightness Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus RAM: 16GB LPDDR5x Storage: 256GB, 512GB Cameras: 1080p Full HD front-facing Surface Studio Camera Audio: Omnisonic speakers with Dolby Atmos, Dual Studio Mics Ports: 2 X USB-C (USB 3.2), 1x USB-A 3.1, 3.5mm headphone jack Battery: 23 hours of local video playback, 60W charging over USB-C Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4 New Windows 11 and Copilot + PC features Windows 11 is set to receive several updates, including a redesigned Start menu with a built-in phone companion, AI-powered actions in File Explorer, enhanced features in Notepad, an updated Microsoft Store, and more. The Copilot+ PC platform is also gaining new capabilities. These include an AI agent embedded in Settings, expanded Click to Do actions, improved Windows Search, and new AI tools across Photos, Paint, and the Snipping Tool. Microsoft is also rolling out updates to the Narrator accessibility tool.
