Microsoft Unveils Two-Stage Surface Launch with OLED Displays and Chip Shift

26 articles · Updated · Notebookcheck.net · Apr 20

Microsoft is set to launch new Surface Pro and Surface Laptop models in a two-stage rollout, starting with Intel-powered versions.
OLED displays will debut on high-end Surface Laptops, while Snapdragon X2 variants will arrive later due to chip shortages.
These premium devices will start at 16GB RAM, with no low-cost options, and reflect Microsoft's shift in chip strategy and display technology.

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