This is one of those times when I must say it is very frustrating that Apple not only killed the 12” MacBook but also refuses to make the iPad a more generally useful device (and I’m actually typing this on an 11” model, just after putting away a comparably-sized Linux laptop I am reviewing).
The new Surface Pro 12-inch goes all-in on USB-C, keeps (but downsizes) the keyboard design and promises about 12 hours of battery life thanks to Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X Plus chip. It also seems reasonably priced at $799. I have been considering getting an ARM machine as part of my next corporate refresh, and I hope this one is on the roster.
I can’t wait until Apple comes to their senses on either of the above, though.