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When Microsoft first launched the Surface line back in 2012, the idea was bold: merge the power of a laptop with the portability of a tablet. Fast forward to today, and the Surface Pro has become a flagship series, inspiring other 2-in-1 designs across the industry. Let's walk through the journey of every Surface Pro released so far, see how each shaped the market, and peek into what might be next.
In April 2025, I decided to give my Surface Pro 8 a serious GPU boost by picking up the ONEXGPU 7600M XT, a compact external GPU solution that promised desktop-class gaming power in a sleek, minimalist enclosure. With USB4 becoming more common in ultraportables, I figured—why not?
Back in March 2025, I decided to give my Surface Pro 8 (i7, 256GB model) a serious speed and storage boost. After digging around forums and reading tons of conflicting info online, I took the plunge and replaced the original NVMe with a Gen4 model. Here's how it went — and what you need to know if you're planning to do the same.
