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Microsoft reportedly weighs major spec cuts for entry-level 12-inch Surface
DigiTimes reports that Microsoft is reconsidering its Surface strategy amid aggressive pricing for Apple’s MacBook Neo and rising component costs. It is weighing major specification cuts for a new entry-level 12-inch Surface and reviewing processor options. Previous reports had suggested AMD’s Arm-based Sound Wave chip for the device.
What to know
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Earlier reports described AMD’s Sound Wave as using TSMC’s 3nm process, with a target power range of 5–10W.
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Microsoft recently introduced Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Plus processors for Surface Pro 12 and Surface Laptop 13, with starting prices of $1,149.99 and $1,199, respectively.
Why it matters
The report links the entry-level Surface review to pricing competition and rising component costs, with hardware changes still under consideration.
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