Microsoft launches affordable AI computer.

Starting at $800, the new version of the Surface Pro features a slim and lightweight design, numerous AI features, and the removal of the cooling fan.

Microsoft has just launched two affordable Surface computers: the 12-inch Surface Pro and the 13-inch Surface Laptop. Both products are expected to go on sale in the US and select countries starting May 20th. The two devices stand out with their slim and lightweight design, improved battery life, more powerful processors, and support for more AI features. (Image: Wired )

The 13-inch Surface Laptop weighs 1.22 kg and is 1.55 cm thick. The device has the appearance of a traditional laptop with a 13-inch touchscreen, Full HD resolution, and a 60 Hz refresh rate instead of 120 Hz like the Surface Laptop 7. Photo: The Verge .

On the new Surface line, Microsoft has removed the magnetic Surface Connect charging port, replacing it with USB-C 3.2. This means users now have two USB-C ports for charging, data transfer, and display connections, alongside a USB-A 3.1 port and a 3.5mm headphone jack. The company has also removed the Windows Hello facial recognition feature, leaving only the fingerprint sensor on the power button. (Image: The Verge )

The 12-inch Surface Pro weighs 0.68 kg and is less than 0.85 cm thick. It features a 2-in-1 design with a kickstand, stylus compatibility, and a detachable keyboard. The screen has a resolution of 2,196 x 1,464 pixels, a 3:2 aspect ratio, and a 90 Hz refresh rate. (Image: The Verge )

According to The Verge , Microsoft has completely redesigned the chassis of the 12-inch Surface Pro. The Snapdragon X Plus processor allows for a fanless design, a rounded body, and a better grip than its predecessor. For comparison, the 13-inch Surface Laptop still has a cooling fan despite also featuring the Snapdragon X Plus. (Image: The Verge )

The Surface Pro 12-inch keyboard has a new design; when in use, it lies flat on the table instead of being slightly tilted. The stylus attachment has been moved to the back and can be charged magnetically. The Surface Connect charging port has also been removed and replaced with USB-C. The webcam has a 1080p resolution, while the rear camera has a 10 MP resolution. Photo: The Verge .

The two devices come in two color options: Ocean, Platinum, and Violet. The lowest-end versions of both products feature 16GB of RAM and a 256GB SSD, which can be upgraded to 512GB. (Image: The Verge )

With 8 processing cores, the Snapdragon X Plus chip focuses on energy efficiency. Microsoft claims the 13-inch Surface Laptop can browse the web continuously for 16 hours on a single charge, while the 12-inch Surface Pro is designed to be both portable and capable of running multiple desktop applications. Photo: The Verge .

In recent years, Microsoft has focused on promoting AI features on Surface, such as intelligent text, image, and chatbot creation. Last year, the company added a Copilot assistant activation button, email summarization, and AI-powered image creation to Windows 11. Photo: Microsoft .

Both the 12-inch Surface Pro and the 13-inch Surface Laptop belong to the Copilot+ PC family. In these, the neural processing unit (NPU) handles some AI tasks directly on the device, such as real-time translation or image creation. The 12-inch Surface Pro starts at $800 , while the 13-inch Surface Laptop starts at $900 . (Image: The Verge )

Initially, computers with ARM architecture were not popular due to poor software compatibility. However, in an interview with the press, Pavan Davuluri, Vice President of Windows and Devices at Microsoft, emphasized that the company had resolved the application compatibility issue for "the vast majority" of customers. Photo: The Verge .

According to Bloomberg , the Surface line accounted for only about 2% of Microsoft's revenue in the most recent fiscal year. However, these are Windows devices designed to compete directly with MacBooks, highlighting Microsoft's computing ecosystem. Photo: The Verge .

Microsoft does not release quarterly hardware sales results. In fiscal year 2024, revenue from Surface decreased by 15%, to $4.7 billion . Company representatives did not specify the impact of tariffs on device prices. The prototypes displayed at the event were assembled in Mexico. Photo: Microsoft .

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