Surface Laptop Studio Review: Expensive and Lacking Features Compared to Competitors

Disappointing port selection without HDMI
Hinge should allow more flexible positioning
Still lacks a 5MP webcam despite Surface tablets having it
Very expensive starting price of $2,000
Hard to justify the price compared to alternatives like Asus ROG Flow X16

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