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Why DDR3 RAM is still expensive in 2026
By Cale Hunt Published
Hardware The RAM that's too old for Windows 11 is getting more expensive. Here's why.

Dell's new XPS 13 laptop is much more expensive in the UK than in the US
By Ben Wilson Published
Dell Dell's new XPS 13 laptop is available for $699 in the United States, but buyers in the United Kingdom aren't treated to a fair conversion of that launch price.

Surface prices are rough, but the whole premium PC market is upside down
By Sean Endicott Published
Surface The new Surface Pro 12 and Surface Laptop 8 highlight why Surface prices look bad even among skyrocketing premium prices.

HP OmniBook Ultra 2026 review: The best HP laptop, yet?
By Zac Bowden Published
Review HP's best looking laptop yet features the latest silicon from Qualcomm, paired with a best-in-class OLED display, phenomenal keyboard and trackpad, and all day battery life.

This discounted Surface Pro keyboard beats Microsoft’s free option
By Sean Endicott Published
Deals Microsoft’s newly announced flagship 2-in-1 comes with a free bundled keyboard, but power users will want to skip it for this $70 discount.

The real difference between consumer and business Surface PCs
By Sean Endicott Published
Surface Surface for Business PCs will be available with Snapdragon X2 chips starting next month. Here's what separates those systems from their consumer-focused counterparts.

Dell's new XPS 13 is now available, starting at $599 for students
By Cale Hunt Published
Laptops The new best laptop for students (and anyone else who wants an affordable Windows 11 PC) is here.

Microsoft launches Snapdragon X2 variants of Surface Pro 12 and Surface Laptop 8 for consumers
By Zac Bowden Published
Surface As expected, Microsoft has unveiled refreshed Surface Pro and Surface Laptop devices with Qualcomm's latest SoC and new colors, but are $500 and $600 more expensive than their predecessors.
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