https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/microsoft-will-pay-macbook-owners-up-to-1-000-to-switch-to-surface-laptop-ultra-and-that-s-on-top-of-trade-in-valueContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/microsoft-will-pay-macbook-owners-up-to-1-000-to-switch-to-surface-laptop-ultra-and-that-s-on-top-of-trade-in-valuehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/microsoft-will-pay-macbook-owners-up-to-1-000-to-switch-to-surface-laptop-ultra-and-that-s-on-top-of-trade-in-value#u120168Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:20:55 +0000Microsoft is offering up to $1,000 in cash back on top of standard trade-in value for MacBook Pro owners who purchase the new Surface Laptop Ultra. The promotion targets Apple users directly, aiming to convince them to adopt Microsoft's hardware. The Surface Laptop Ultra is priced at $2,599 and includes an Nvidia AI chip. While the promotion offers substantial financial incentives, specific terms, eligible Mac models, approval guidelines, timing restrictions, and location-based rules apply to the trade-in and cash-back program.Why it mattersThe aggressive trade-in promotion coincides with