I’ll Be Honest, I’ve Always Wanted a PC Like the Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra
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Details like a 140W magnetic USB‑C port matter because they change how mobile workstations plug into power, docks, and peripherals at scale. If you’re refreshing fleets, evaluate not just CPU/GPU but whether new I/O standards simplify or complicate your docking and charging ecosystem.
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