Microsoft introduces cheaper Surface devices with half the memory

Microsoft introduces cheaper Surface devices with half the memory — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/microsoft-introduces-cheaper-surface-devices-with-half-the-memoryContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Microsoft optimizes Windows 11 for new 8GB Surface deviceshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/microsoft-introduces-cheaper-surface-devices-with-half-the-memoryhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/microsoft-introduces-cheaper-surface-devices-with-half-the-memory#u33456Thu, 06 Aug 2026 01:35:47 +0000Microsoft is optimizing Windows 11 to improve performance on PCs with 8GB of RAM. This software shift follows the release of entry-level 12-inch Surface Pro and 13-inch Surface Laptop models featuring Snapdragon X Plus processors and 8GB of memory. While these configurations lower the cost of entry, experts suggest buyers evaluate their specific workload limits before opting for the lower-memory hardware. Meanwhile, Best Buy is offering a limited-time discount on the 16GB RAM Surface Laptop model, bringing the price below $1,000.Why it mattersStandard Surface versions typically include 16GB of Microsoft Adds Budget Surface Pro and Laptop Models with 8GB RAMhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/microsoft-introduces-cheaper-surface-devices-with-half-the-memoryhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/microsoft-introduces-cheaper-surface-devices-with-half-the-memory#u24834Sat, 04 Jul 2026 17:05:51 +0000Microsoft released lower-cost configurations for the 12-inch Surface Pro and 13-inch Surface Laptop. These models feature 8GB of RAM and Snapdragon X Plus processors. These entry-level devices lack the 16GB of RAM standard in other versions.What's confirmed:Microsoft introduced lower-cost configurations for the Surface Pro and Surface Laptop.The new Surface Pro is 12 inches and the Surface Laptop is 13 inches.These budget models feature 8GB of RAM.The devices use a Snapdragon X Plus processor.Still unconfirmed:Microsoft stopped production of the Surface Go 4 and Laptop Go 3 on June 30, 2026.Mi Microsoft Launches Budget Surface Models With 8GB RAMhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/microsoft-introduces-cheaper-surface-devices-with-half-the-memoryhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/microsoft-introduces-cheaper-surface-devices-with-half-the-memory#u16683Mon, 29 Jun 2026 01:01:46 +0000Microsoft has introduced lower-cost versions of the 12-inch Surface Pro and 13-inch Surface Laptop. These devices feature 8GB of RAM instead of the standard 16GB. The reduction in memory also removes access to Copilot+ AI features.What's confirmed:The 12-inch Surface Pro now starts at $849.The 13-inch Surface Laptop starts at $949.Both new budget models feature 8GB of RAM instead of 16GB.The cheaper Surface devices lack access to Copilot+ AI features.