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Microsoft Surface RT tablet said to come below $399, Surface Pro starting at $500

By Daniel Petrov

Published: Sep 18, 2012, 6:07 AM

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Microsoft Surface RT tablet said to come below $399, Surface Pro starting at $500

Sources from the supply chain have estimated the production price of the Microsoft Surface RT tablet with free Office 2013 edition to be in the $300-$400 realm, depending on the configuration, and concluded that the final starting price will be below $399.

This jibes with Steve Ballmer's comment the other day that the Surface tablets will cost about what the current average range for PCs is - $300-$800.

As for the Intel-based Surface Pro tablet that can run full-blown Windows 8 with legacy programs support, its bill of materials is climbing up $100-$200, depending on the version, and is hence likely to be sold in the $500-$700 price range. We should know the exact tag at the end of next month, when the official launches of the Windows 8 family is.

source: Digitimes

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Daniel, a devoted tech writer at PhoneArena from 2010 to 2025, has been engrossed in mobile technology since the Windows Mobile era. His expertise spans mobile hardware, software, and carrier networks, and he's keenly interested in the future of digital health, car connectivity, and 5G. Beyond his professional pursuits, Daniel finds balance in travel, reading, and exploring new tech innovations, while contemplating the ethical and privacy implications of our digital future.