Two-year-old Surface PCs get $300 price hikes as sub-$1,000 models go away

Microsoft is raising prices for its Surface PCs by up to $300, eliminating sub-$1,000 models. The 12-inch Surface Pro and 13-inch Surface Laptop now start at $1,049 and $1,149, respectively, due to increased component costs. The price hikes follow supply shortages for RAM and storage chips impacting consumer tech.