The new-generation Surface models are up for grabs

Oct 17, 2018 07:21 GMT  ·  By

Microsoft has officially started shipping the Surface Pro 6 and the Surface Laptop 2 after previously announcing both models at the company’s press event on October 2.

The new-generation Surface Pro and Surface Laptop are mostly about under-the-hood upgrades, as aesthetically, they look nearly identical with their predecessors.

Both devices can be purchased in the first wave of countries today, including Australia, Austria, Canada, China, Germany, Ireland, Japan, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

Microsoft Surface Pro 6

The new Surface Pro model comes with a choice of two processors, namely Intel Core i5 and Intel Core i7. They can be paired with 8GB or 16GB RAM, and in terms of storage, Microsoft lets you choose from a base version with 128GB and the top-of-the-range configuration with 1TB.

Pricing starts at $899 in the United States for the most affordable model, which means Microsoft is offering better value for the money.

Previously, the Surface Pro sold for this price came with just 4GB RAM, and Microsoft has upgraded its device to offer twice that amount.

The keyboard and pen need to be purchased separately. The Surface Pro Type Cover can be ordered I the United States for $129.99 with a black finish.

Microsoft Surface Pro 6

Microsoft Surface Laptop 2

The conventional Surface Laptop 2 is offered with the same choice of processors as the Surface Pro 6, and once again they can be paired with 8GB or 16GB RAM.

Storage options also range between 128GB and 1TB, and pricing starts at $999 in the United States. The top version costs $2,699.

You can choose between four different colors, namely black, platinum, burgundy, and cobalt blue. In China, Microsoft is also selling a so-called Blush version of the Surface Laptop 2.

Since a keyboard is obviously available on the Surface Laptop, the only accessory you need to buy separately is the Surface Pen.

Microsoft Surface Laptop 2

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