Microsoft Surface Devices See Price Hikes

Microsoft has increased the prices of its Surface Pro and Surface Laptop lines due to a global RAM shortage. The 13-inch Surface Pro 11 and 13.8-inch Surface Laptop 7 now start at $1,499, a $500 increase from their original pricing. This price adjustment follows a previous decision last year to discontinue the $999 models in favor of higher-priced configurations. The company had previously aimed to make room for more affordable options, but these newer devices are also subject to the rising costs.