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Gadgets Quick Note: Microsoft Surface Pro Coming February 9
Brandon Hill (Blog) - January 22, 2013 1:12 PM

30 comment(s) - last by johnsmith9875.. on Feb 4 at 9:34 PM

Surface Pro starts at $899

Microsoft originally told us that Surface Pro would bow in the January of this year, but it looks as though the Redmond, Washington-based company is running a bit behind schedule. Microsoft announced today that Surface Pro would actually launch on February 9 in the U.S. and Canada.

Unlike Surface RT, which runs Windows RT and lacks Windows software backwards compatibility due to its use of an ARM processor, Surface Pro can handle the entire Windows library thanks to Windows 8 Pro. The tablet packs in a Core i5 processor, 1080p display, Mini DisplayPort, and a USB 3.0 port. The tablet is also much pricier than its Surface RT counterpart, which starts at $499. The 64GB version is priced at $899 while the 128GB model will cost you $999.

Source: CNN

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RE: It's already doomed.

By Nortel on 1/22/2013 9:09:51 PM , Rating: 2

Take a step back from the 'techniness' of the tablet and look at it from your typical consumer. A consumer looks at a 10 inch tablet for $499 and then looks at this for $799 (plus $ for keyboard). How can someone justify the price difference, especially when most actual users hate windows 8.

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