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Microsoft Slashes Surface Pro 2 Prices
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Michael Endler
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6/18/2014 | 11:07:52 AM
Re: Wait for Surface Pro 3
Agreed, Charlie. The price difference between the Pro 2 and Pro 3 isn't that big, and the Pro 3 is better in almost every way. I guess the Pro 2's smaller laptop footprint might appeal to some people-- but the Pro 3 is lighter; easier to hold as a tablet; thinner; more flexible as a laptop, with better battery life, a better kickstand, and a better screen; etc.

That said, Microsoft will probably become more aggressive in its attempt to get rid of existing Surface Pro 2 inventory. I don't know if we'll see additional permanent price drops, at least not right away-- but I bet we'll see limited promotions with not only lower prices, but also included Type Covers. That's just a hunch, based on Microsoft's handling of some of the earlier models. But if the Pro 2 were to drop below $700, as the original Pro did, that might be more tempting.
Michael Endler
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6/18/2014 | 11:00:53 AM
Surface Pro 3 availability-- 256 GB and some 128 GB Surface Pro 3s available on June 20
Microsoft clarified Surface Pro 3 availability, and only new pre-orders of the 128 GB i5 model will ship on the 30th; if you pre-ordered this SKU early and received an email notification of a June 20 ship date, you won't have to wait. The 256-GB i5 model is still slated for Friday, and the i3 and i7 models are still slated for later this summer. For those who did not pre-order but want a Surface Pro 3, Microsoft will have limited units available in brick and mortar stores on the 20th.

 
Henrisha
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6/18/2014 | 6:31:23 AM
Re: Slashes? Seriously?
I'd say "slashing" would be about 50% off or more. But while 10-15% off isn't what most people would consider a huge slash, it's still a discount nonetheless. Something many users would likely appreciate, especially if they already had their eye on the device.
pcharles09
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6/17/2014 | 9:05:18 PM
Re: Slashes? Seriously?
It's MSFT, so any price reduction is cheered.
Paul987
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6/17/2014 | 8:52:28 PM
Slashes? Seriously?
Since when is a 10-15% sale considered "slashing"?  

Even if this happened without a new model on the way, it wouldn't qualify as a "slashing".  

That's some serious sensationalism right there.
Charlie Babcock
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6/17/2014 | 3:36:46 PM
Wait for Surface Pro 3
Even with the price reduction on the Surface Pro 2, the Pro 3 looks to me like the better deal. And with the 3, you'll get longer battery life, which is also important.


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