The Surface Pen, a must-have accessory for Surface tablets, laptops, and smartphones, is not included in the box with most Microsoft computers, but you can snag one with a massive 62% discount.

Microsoft announced the Surface Slim Pen 2 on Wednesday, a stylus with a haptic twist in conjunction with its updated Surface device line. (Many of the updated Surface products will ship beginning ...

The Slim Pen 2 does not come with a way to charge the stylus. You either need to purchase a charging cradle ($35) or a Surface Duo 2 Pen Cover ($65). Alternatively, ...

It also magnetically attaches to the Surface Laptop Studio and with the Surface Duo 2 Pen Charging Case. This stylus weighs in at 13 g (0.03 lb) and its dimensions are 5.38 x 0.44 x 0.25 inches ...

Surface Slim Pen 2 plugged in and charging via USB-C (Image credit: Microsoft) Like its predecessor, the Surface Slim Pen 2 charges via a built-in USB-C connector, so you can just plug it directly ...

A new update for Surface Duo 2 finally enables support for third-party messaging apps for the Glance Bar, adds many improvements for Slim Pen 2, improved device stability, and much more.

There will be a charger that’s sold separately, and the Slim Pen 1 USB-C charging base will soon receive an update to be able to charge this new one. ... or with the Surface Duo 2’s pen cover.

The Surface charger supplies enough juice to power the laptop without drawing on the battery during intensive tasks. ... Inking with the Surface Slim Pen 2 on the Surface Laptop Studio 2.

Surface Slim Pen 2 stylus ($129) not included but a useful complement The Surface Laptop Studio 2 is available for order right now from Microsoft's website for a starting price of $1,999.

With the addition of a USB-A port, a microSD card reader and refresh specs, Microsoft's Surface Laptop Studio 2 has become the ultimate all-rounder it always wanted to be.

For example, the Surface Slim Pen 2 is compatible with the Surface Pro 7 and 8, but not with the Surface Laptop SE. Similarly, the pen has different amounts of pressure points depending on your model.