If you mosey on over to Microsoft's Surface store, you might spot something a little alarming, but not in the least bit surprising. Yes, that's right: the prices for every model have increased, with some variants now starting at $500 more than they did at launch. And if you want to point the finger of blame at something, you can join Microsoft in gesticulating wildly at the global memory supply crisis.
The hefty price hikes were spotted by our chums over at Windows Central, and if you're a fan of Microsoft's laptops and tablets, it won't make for pleasant viewing. How about a starting price of $1,500 bar a cent for the base 13-inch Surface Pro, with 16 GB of memory and a 512 GB SSD? Err, no thank you.
I have a bit of a love-hate relationship with my 11-inch Surface, which I use exclusively for work trips. It's very compact and lightweight, making it perfect for stuffing into a carry-on bag when flying. It's also rather slow...


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