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Microsoft cuts Surface prices by slashing RAM to 8GB

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from TechRadar ·

Microsoft introduced new entry-level Surface Pro and Laptop models with 8GB RAM, down from 16GB, and lower prices. The move aims to make devices more affordable but raises questions about performance for multitasking. Critics argue 8GB may be insufficient for modern workloads.

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The price cut is real, but the RAM reduction could leave users with underpowered machines that struggle with demanding apps.
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Some Microsoft Surface devices just got big price cuts — but the catch is they've had big RAM cuts, too →
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