When the pre-order window for the new Surface Pro Copilot+ PCs opened up this week, I had my credit card at the ready. And after I studied all the options, I did something I’d never done before.
Microsoft and its partner OEMs announced their long-awaited lineup of PCs powered by the new Qualcomm Snapdragon X processors this week. This generation is an absolute game-changer in the history of PCs, with the potential to increase battery life on mobile devices by 60-100% over comparable Intel CPUs while also ratcheting up performance. And, as a major bonus, this should all happen without generating the heat that makes it uncomfortable to use a laptop on your lap.
Apple’s MacBooks, powered by their own M-series processors, have already proven what a dramatic difference the shift to Arm architecture can make. Although it’s too early to say whether these new Copilot+ PCs can truly outrun the competition from Cupertino, there’s no question they’ll make it an exciting race.
So, when the pre-order window for the new Surface Pro models opened this week, I had my credit card at the ready. After I studied all the options, I did something I’d never done before: I placed my order for the absolute minimum configuration.
If you dig deep into the purchase details, you’ll see this is a Surface Pro, 11th Edition.
