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Microsoft 2018 Surface Event: Complete Coverage

Microsoft made bold moves over the last few years, introducing several new devices. At its New York City media event, Microsoft unveiled its latest hardware including the Surface Pro 6, Surface Laptop 2, Surface Studio 2 and the Surface Headphones.

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Microsoft Surface Pro 6: Everything you need to know

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You can now get a Surface Laptop 2 for $800 at the Microsoft Store

By Arif Bacchus - Fri December 14, 2018
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You can now get a Surface Laptop 2 for $800 at the Microsoft Store

Along with deals on other variants, starting configurations of Microsoft's Surface Laptop 2 are now going for $800 online at its retail store, cutting $200 from its usual $1,000 starting price. 
Posted — By Arif Bacchus
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Getting Windows 10 updated doesn't have to be so painful

Windows update not working? It's a more common problem than you might think. Fortunately, there are a few steps you can take to troubleshoot it and in this guide we'll break them down for you step by step.
Posted — By Mark Coppock
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The Surface Pro 6 is now here, but it's not a huge upgrade

The Surface Pro 6 is officially here, though it's not as big of a redesign as you might have hoped. With a new coat of black paint and an 8th-gen processor, it's a small, but notable update.
Posted — By Arif Bacchus
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Amazon takes $300 off Intel Core i7 Surface Pro 6 in latest sale

If you're looking for savings on the Surface Pro 6, Amazon is the place to shop. It currently is discounting the Intel Core i7 variant of Microsoft's latest 2-in-1 by $300, though no Type Cover is included.
Posted — By Arif Bacchus
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Apple MacBook Air vs. Microsoft Surface Pro 6

The MacBook Air was updated with more contemporary components and a more modern design, but is that enough to compete with standouts like Microsoft's Surface Pro 6 detachable tablet?
Posted — By Mark Coppock
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Get a Surface Pro 6 bundle for $800 today only at the Microsoft Store

Still looking to save on holiday shopping? Right now you can get the Surface Pro 6 for as little as $800 at the Microsoft Store, and also save on the black version of the device at Best Buy.
Posted — By Arif Bacchus
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Owners claim the black finish on the Surface Pro 6 easily scratches and scuffs

If you own the new black Surface Pro 6, you might want to be careful. Several consumers have recently taken to social media to complain that the black finish on the new Microsoft 2-in-1-is wearing off very easily. 
Posted — By Arif Bacchus
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HP Spectre Folio vs. Microsoft Surface Pro 6

The Surface Pro was the original take on the Windows 2-in-1, and it kicked off a trend. The Surface Pro 6 is the latest version, while HP's Spectre folio, constructed of leather and incredibly long-lasting, is its newest competitor.
Posted — By Mark Coppock
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Is the Google Pixel Slate just a Surface Pro 6 knockoff?

From the design, keyboards, or operating systems, there is a lot that is initially similar, but also different, between the Pixel Slate and the Surface Pro 6. We dig deeper to see if the Pixel Slate is more than just a Surface Pro 6…
Posted — By Arif Bacchus
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All the best deals on Microsoft Surface products for Cyber Monday

A number of retailers are discounting Surface devices for Cyber Monday. Be it the Surface Pro 2017, Surface Pro 6, or the Surface Go, here's a look at how (and where) you can save big on Surface this holiday season.
Posted — By Arif Bacchus
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Surface Pro 6 passes YouTuber’s bend tests, won’t snap in half like iPad Pro

In his testing, popular YouTuber Zack Nelson, better known as JerryRigEverything, finds that the Surface Pro 6 can withstand most stress tests and does not snap in half like the iPad Pro. 
Posted — By Arif Bacchus
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DT Daily: Google Pixel Night Sight, Surface Studio 2, and Netflix at half price

Today on DT Daily, Greg Nibler was joined by Adrian Warner to talk trending topics like the new Google Pixel Night Sight and we got our hands on the $3,500 Microsoft computer that's giving Apple a run for its money.
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If the Surface Studio 2 can't win over Mac fans, nothing can

Most creative professionals are staunchly planted in the Apple camp, but with the Surface Studio 2, Microsoft is making a serious attempt to win them over. Despite its niche appeal, you’ll wish you had a few grand to drop on this beauty.
Posted — By Luke Larsen
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Microsoft Surface Studio 2: Everything you need to know

Microsoft's Surface Studio 2 comes with a new CPU, new graphics card, and a brighter display -- but is all of that worth the higher cost? Here's everything you need to know about the Surface Studio 2.
Posted — By Tyler Lacoma
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Microsoft takes up to $330 off of Surface PC bundles in Black Friday promo

'Tis the season for savings at Microsoft. The Surface-maker is offering some nice Black Friday deals on its Surface Pro 6, Go, and Laptop 2 hardware. You'll also find deals on notebooks from HP, Dell, and Lenovo.
Posted — By Chuong Nguyen
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Save up to $328 with Costco’s Surface Pro 6 Black Friday bundle for early birds

If you're in the market for a Surface Pro 6, you should head to Costco this holiday season. While Costco's Surface Pro 6 bundles are already a fantastic value, the wholesaler is taking another $200 off for its Black Friday sale.
Posted — By Chuong Nguyen
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HP Envy x2 vs. Microsoft Surface Pro 6

The Microsoft Surface Pro has been our favorite detachable tablet for a while now, and the Surface Pro 6 continues that trend. Can the upstart HP Envy x2 give the Surface Pro 6 a run for your money?
Posted — By Mark Coppock
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The Surface Pro 6 dominates, but do the Galaxy Book 2 and Pixel Slate impress?

The 2-in-1 space is more hotly competitive than ever and the latest products from Samsung and Google are part of that portable punch-up. To see how their latest hardware compares, we pitted the Galaxy Book 2 vs. Pixel Slate.
Posted — By Jon Martindale