The $549 Surface Laptop Go was Microsoft’s first attempt at a true budget laptop back in 2020, delivering decent performance and a particularly great design for the price. The just-announced Surface ...

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Instead, it's promoting Dell's new XPS 13, which starts at $699, as a top option for budget shoppers. Those with deeper pockets can pick up a new Surface Laptop or Surface Pro.

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The word basic gets a bad rap. But there's something to be said for simple devices that deliver everything you need without a bunch of costly ...