Microsoft's new Surface Pro and Surface Laptop cost $500 and $600 more than their predecessors - Engadget

There are three things you need to know about Microsoft's latest generation of Surface devices: They look the same as before; they're powered by Qualcomm's new X2 chips; and most importantly, they're significantly more expensive than before. The new 13-inch Surface Pro starts at $1,499 (a $500 increase) while the updated Surface Pro 13.8-inch is a whopping $600 more expensive at $1,599. But I suppose Microsoft only has itself to blame, as its investments in AI are the biggest reason RAM and storage prices have skyrocketed lately. And before you ask, no, the Surface Pro still doesn't come with the Surface Pro Keyboard — at least, not officially. Microsoft is throwing early adopters a bone by offering the keyboard free if you purchase a Surface Pro from Microsoft.com before June 30, but after that, it'll cost you an additional $170 (or $400 for the wireless Flex Keyboard). I've asked Microsoft about this boneheaded decision with every Surface generation, and the answer remains the same: It wants to give customers the gift of "choice" when purchasing a Surface Pro. Because of course there's someone out there who wants a 13-inch Windows tablet without a keyboard. So what do those highe