Why Microsoft Surface 2026 Costs 50% More and Still Makes Sense for Half Its Buyers
Surface Pro 13 jumped $500 to $1,499 and Surface Laptop 8 climbed $600. The pricing looks indefensible until you map it against who actually buys these machines
Buying guides, explainers, and news covering laptops
Surface Pro 13 jumped $500 to $1,499 and Surface Laptop 8 climbed $600. The pricing looks indefensible until you map it against who actually buys these machines
The Dell XPS 13 (DX13260) matches the MacBook Neo's $599 student price with a 120Hz touchscreen, backlit keys, and 16GB RAM. Here is which one to actually buy.

At $599 with an A18 Pro chip, the MacBook Neo undercuts the MacBook Air M5 by $500 and exposes how much Mac buyers have been overpaying for the entry tier.
A practical walkthrough of building, configuring, and upgrading the Framework Laptop 13 Pro, from LPCAMM2 memory to expansion cards and future mainboard swaps.
The M4 MacBook Air closes the gap with the Pro so completely that paying more now requires a specific reason most buyers don't have.
Ray tracing at 4K used to be desktop-only territory. The 2026 crop of gaming laptops finally changes that, if you pick the right one.
Finding the right laptop for video editing can make or break your workflow. Here are the best options for every budget in 2026.
Finding the right laptop for engineering studies can be overwhelming. We break down the best options across different budgets, from budget-friendly workhorses to premium ultrabooks.