The Engadget Podcast
Surface Pro 12-inch review + (Google) X’s Astro Teller on the power of moonshots
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Overview
Microsoft launches compact Surface Pro 12-inch and 13-inch Surface Laptop, sparking debate on value, hardware compromises, and shifting PC pricing tactics.
Takeaways
  • Microsoft’s new Surface Pro 12-inch and smaller Surface Laptop target users seeking portability, but introduce notable performance trade-offs and non-upgradable features, affecting overall value.
  • Pricing confusion arises as Microsoft raises previous models’ prices after introducing less powerful, cheaper devices, frustrating customers and highlighting unpredictable hardware strategies.
  • Windows’ ARM experience improves but still lags Apple Silicon in integration and efficiency; ongoing hardware-software disconnects cast doubt on Microsoft’s innovation pace in both Surface and Xbox gaming handhelds.
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