I replaced my laptop with Microsoft's 12-inch Surface Pro - here's my buying advice a week later

• The 12-inch Microsoft Surface Pro is available for preorder now starting at $799 for the Platinum color, and $899 for the new Violet and Ocean colors.
• The 12-inch version is exceedingly thin and light with a fast-charging battery, and the refreshed form factor looks more premium.
• The 256GB of storage is not enough for a device at this price point, and the cost adds up quickly, as the keyboard, mouse, and even the power adapter are sold separately.

Microsoft's 2025 12-inch Surface Pro is thinner, lighter, and a little more affordable, with a battery-efficient Snapdragon X Plus processor and refreshed design. The latest version of the Surface Pro rounds out the lineup with a more affordable option focused on ultra-long battery life, new colors, and redesigned accessories to show off Windows' latest Copilot+ PC features. 

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