Microsoft Raises Surface Prices Sharply in Face of Memory Crunch

Microsoft Corp. raised prices sharply across its Surface-branded device lineup, becoming the latest personal computer maker to pass along costs fueled by a historic memory chip shortage.

The 12-inch Surface Pro, touted as an affordable, lightweight computer-tablet hybrid when it debuted last year for $800, now starts at $1,050. Older products have also undergone hikes: At $1,500, the 13-inch Surface Pro 11th Edition is several hundred dollars more expensive than its $1,000 launch price in 2024. The latest-generation 13.8-inch Surface Laptop has gone up by as much as $500.