Microsoft Releases Surface Laptop 8 and Surface Pro 12 With Faster Snapdragon X2 Chips — at Higher Prices
Wired—Microsoft has updated its Surface lineup with the Laptop 8 and Pro 12, both now running on the upgraded Snapdragon X2 processor which promises meaningful performance and efficiency gains over the X Plus and X Elite predecessors. The Verge confirmed the new chip configurations; Wired noted that the performance improvements come with substantially higher price tags, continuing a premium pricing trend that may limit mainstream appeal. Both devices are available immediately.