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The Microsoft Surface Laptop Is Now under £500 on Amazon

You can save over £299 on this Microsoft Surface Laptop, down to only £499.99 on Amazon.

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If you're looking to get some work done, browse the web, or watch your favourite shows on the go, this Microsoft Surface Laptop deal is for you.

The Surface Laptop from Microsoft is a direct competitor to the likes of Apple and its portable 12-inch MacBook. The lightweight laptop won't leave you weighed down on the move, and its portability means you can use it pretty much anywhere.

Other standout features include the touchscreen interactivity, the fast 128 GB SSD, the huge 14.5 hour battery life, and of course the great price.

Where's the deal?

Microsoft has gone all in on hardware. This approach worked for Apple, but can the Surface Laptop replace the MacBook Air in people's hearts and minds?

Normally listed at £799, the Microsoft Surface laptop has been discounted by 37 percent on Amazon - making it a steal at only £499.99.

The portability of the Microsoft Surface Laptop is its simplest but best feature. It’s perfect for slipping into a bag and decamping from work or the library after a long day, and it only weighs 1.25 kilograms.

This laptop feels luxurious. The Aluminium build is sharp and classic, but it's the Alcantara fabric covering the palm rest and the spaces in between the keys that really makes the device stand out from the crowd.

The Microsoft Surface Laptop is perfect for anyone looking for a great laptop for working on the go.

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I’ve been freelancing as a tech journalist for several years now, after long wanting to write about my passion for video games. I have bylines on Kotaku and other sites, but PCMag is where you can find most of my musings on gaming, its culture, and where the industry is going next. I also test online services for both businesses and individuals. If you’re interested in hearing me talk about entertainment, film, and TV, you can check out my Patreon and Substack, both under the name “Robby Knows.”

The Technology I Use 

Most of the tech I use every day is within the Apple ecosystem. Currently, I rely on a 2025 MacBook Air for computing and dabble in art projects on my 6th-generation iPad Mini. I don't go anywhere without my AirPods Pro 2 in my pocket. 

As an avid gamer, you better believe that I always have a controller in my hands if I’m not watching movies or TV. I use my PS5 and Switch 2 equally, depending on what’s the hot new release, and am always trying to find interesting ways to tinker with my Steam Deck.  

Given the current state of social media and technology, I find myself going more analog to escape the noise. I have a modest collection of watches, both automatic and digital, to free myself from the pings and notifications of the modern world. I also put my phone in a ySky lockbox for 12 hours every night to reduce my screen time. I spent a lot of the past year trying to read good books rather than scroll through feeds.

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