The new Surface Laptop 2 is the faster performing sequel to Microsoft’s debut Surface Laptop, promising up to 85 percent more speed than its predecessor as well as an improved keyboard.  It features a 13.5-inch PixelSense multi-touch display and packs a Core i5 processor, 8GB of RAM, and a 128GB SSD for storage. The laptop starts at $999, while the new matte black finish option starts at 256GB for $1,299. Also available for pre-order now, the new platinum color Surface Pro 6 starts at $899 at Microsoft. This 2-in-1 convertible tablet PC features an Intel Core i5 processor, 8GB of RAM, and 128GB of storage. The matte black Surface Pro 6 with 256GB of storage starts at $1,199. For the budget conscious, Best Buy pre-orders are open for the Surface Pro 6 with an Intel m3 CPU, 4GB RAM, and 128GB SSD configuration for $749.  Best Buy

Microsoft Surface Laptop 2 (opens in new tab)  for $999 (Core i5/8GB RAM/128GB SSD)Microsoft Surface Pro 6 Convertible Tablet PC (opens in new tab) for $899 (Core i5/8GB RAM/128GB SSD)Microsoft Surface Pro 6 Convertible Tablet PC (opens in new tab)  for $749 (Core m39/4GB RAM/128GB)

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Microsoft Surface Laptop 2 (opens in new tab)  for $999 (Core i5/8GB RAM/128GB SSD)Microsoft Surface Pro 6 Convertible Tablet PC (opens in new tab) for $899 (Core i5/8GB RAM/1288GB SSD)