Microsoft Surface for the holidays

It’s Day 11 of Best Buy’s 12 Days of Christmas and today we’re taking a look at Microsoft Surface and Surface laptops Surface is a line of unique laptop/tablet hybrid devices, also known as 2-in-1 or convertible laptops, and Microsoft has produced some of the most powerful and versatile computers on the market. As of this year, Microsoft has integrated AI into their Surface lineup too. Here’s a look at why these devices make great Christmas gifts.

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What is Microsoft Surface?

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If someone on your gift list has been looking at convertible laptops, Microsoft Surface will probably be at the top of their wish list. Surface can do everything a standard laptop can do, but these laptops have touchscreens so they can be used as a tablet as well.

These laptops are well-built, high-performance devices that are designed with the latest technology, making them perfect for students, entrepreneurs, or anyone who wants to explore their creative side. They run on the Windows 11 operating system, and they now have AI built-in to make them even more intuitive and user-friendly. AI has been added as part of Bing Chat, giving users a powerful tool to source out information or get inspiration for their next project.

There are quite a few different Surface devices you can choose including Surface Pro, a line of laptop/tablet hybrids with detachable keyboards, Surface Book, a line of laptops with detachable screens, and Surface Studio, an all-in-one creative device with touchscreen that can be positioned like a drafting table.

For gift list inspiration, here’s a look at two of the latest Surface devices from Microsoft.

Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2

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If they like to create, animate, or design, the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 will be their favourite gift. Not only does this laptop have a 14.4” touchscreen, it’s lightning fast with a Intel Core H-class processor and GeForce RTX 4050 graphics card. Paired with a Surface pen, you can transition from work to exploring your artistic side, all in one easy to transport device.

The Surface Laptop Studio 2 is a powerful device for creativity, but it would be great for gaming too. It has a 120Hz refresh rate so motion is fluid, and it has up to 18 hours of battery life so they’ll never run out of battery before their day is done.

Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3

If portability is a must, the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 will be just what Santa ordered. It’s a laptop with a 12.4 inch touchscreen, Intel Core i5 processor, and 16GB RAM for multitasking. You can pick their favourite colour as it’s available in different shades, and it offers up to 15 hours of battery life so they will be able to take it anywhere.

Which Microsoft Surface device will you gift this year?

If someone on your gift list has asked for a laptop, you can’t go wrong when you choose any Surface device. Finish up your holiday shopping by taking a look at all of the Microsoft Surface devices at Best Buy right now.

Shelly Wutke
Editor TV & Home Theatre
I'm a Vancouver freelancer and tech enthusiast. When I'm not writing you'll find me on my farm with my alpacas, chickens, and honeybees. Visit my website Survivemag

9 COMMENTS

  1. Microsoft Surfaceat the top of my Wish List because it has a touch screen, A1 built in, & it has 15 hours of battery life.

  2. The Microsoft Surface, also known as 2-in-1 or convertible laptop would be ideal for me. Would be a great replace for my 10 year old IPad mini thats becoming to mini for me to see as I get older.

  3. The Microsoft Surface is at the top of my Wish List because it has a touch screen, A1 built in, & long life battery charge!

  4. I would like a Microsoft Surface which has 15 hours of battery life, is lightning fast with a Intel Core H-class processor and GeForce RTX 4050 graphics card. It would be great for creative projects.

  5. Microsoft Surface, because I dislike being tethered to my desktop all the time. It is smart enough and loaded enough that I can pick it up and be creatvie on the go.

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