Microsoft to merge Surface Pro and Surface Pro X lines

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Microsoft's Surface Pro and Surface Pro X lines have inched closer together over the years in terms of design. Soon, Microsoft will formalize the coming together by merging the lines entirely. According to an exclusive report from our senior editor, Microsoft will merge the Surface Pro X ARM And Surface Pro 9 Intel versions under one product line.

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The next ARM-powered Surface Pro is expected to ship with a chip based on the Snapdragon 8cx Gen3. On the Intel side of things, the Surface Pro 9 should have a 12th Gen chip, possibly from the company's P series.

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For the first time, the Surface Pro lineup will have 5G connectivity options with the Surface Pro 9. It will also have a new Type Cover design, though previous keyboards would still be compatible with the newer PC.

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