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Microsoft has introduced the Surface Pro 12 and Surface Laptop 13, two Windows on Arm systems powered by Snapdragon X2 Plus. The new Surface Pro focuses on portable pen input, local AI work, and external-display support, with prices starting at $1,150.

Acer’s PM161Q B is a 15.6-inch Full HD portable monitor built for travelers who need more room than a laptop display can provide. Its dual USB-C ports and HDMI input make it a flexible productivity companion, though its 60Hz panel and modest brightness limit its appeal for competitive gaming and outdoor use.

Googlebook is positioned as an Android-based laptop platform that combines ChromeOS desktop technologies with phone continuity features, potentially giving Android tablets a clearer role between phone and PC.

Microsoft will use an Oct. 7 event in San Francisco to discuss Windows, Surface, NVIDIA RTX Spark, and locally processed AI—potentially including pricing and availability details for the Surface Laptop Ultra.

Analyst Jeff Pu views early iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max preorder demand as lukewarm, though delivery windows alone cannot reveal total sales. Some prospective Pro buyers may also be holding out for Apple’s foldable iPhone Duo.

A Bloomberg report points to OLED upgrades for the iPad mini and iPad Air, an M6 iPad Pro, refreshed Macs, and a broader Apple smart-home push through the first half of 2027.

Apple’s first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo, pairs a 5.4-inch outer display with a 7.6-inch inner screen and introduces a more tablet-like multitasking experience in iOS 27.

MSI’s Cyborg 15 Max C2W pairs an entry-series position with configurations reaching an RTX 5070 Laptop GPU, 96GB of RAM, and a 15.6-inch 144Hz Full HD display.

Oukitel’s RG14-P is a 3.7 kg rugged Windows 11 laptop built around hot-swappable battery power, a bright outdoor touchscreen, and a solar panel integrated into the display lid. Commercial availability is planned for November 2026, with pricing still unannounced.

MSI’s Prestige 14 Flip AI+ is a 14-inch Windows convertible aimed at mobile productivity, pairing a 360-degree hinge and pen-ready OLED display with Intel Core Ultra processors, extensive ports, and a claimed 81Wh battery.