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Microsoft debuts Surface Pro and Surface Laptop with new jade green color and Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 chips — refreshed devices start at $1,499 with 16GB of RAM

1 hour ago

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AI summary

Microsoft and Samsung have introduced new laptops powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon X2 chips. Microsoft's updated Surface Pro and Surface Laptop feature the X2 chip, a jade green color option, and haptic feedback on the laptop's touchpad, starting at $1,499. Samsung launched the Galaxy Book6 Edge with a Snapdragon X2 Elite processor, 16GB RAM, 1TB storage, a 16-inch 3K 120Hz Dynamic AMOLED 2X screen, priced at $2,100; one source notes it is the thinnest Galaxy Book yet.

How outlets framed it

The Italian sources focus on the device's thinness, power, and positioning as a Copilot+ PC, emphasizing the shift toward Qualcomm architecture. The Chinese source provides detailed technical specifications, pricing in both USD and local currency, and highlights features like the display, battery life, and ecosystem integration. The US sources emphasize the processor's AI performance (80 TOPS) and the price, with one noting the thinness record, but overall present the launch as a straightforward product announcement.

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