Dan Ackerman leads CNET's coverage of computers and gaming hardware. A New York native and former radio DJ, he's also a regular TV talking head and the author of "The Tetris Effect" ...

Microsoft's Surface Pro 8 houses a larger display, new processor and more. But depending on your needs, the older model may still be best for you. Managing Editor Josh Goldman is a laptop expert and ...

With all that said, is it worth upgrading or picking up the Pro 8 over the last-gen model when it launches on October 5th? To help make your decision a little easier, we’ve put together the comparison ...

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