Friday 31 January 2014

Best Buy Slashes $400 Off Microsoft Surface Pro Price


Have you been gazing longingly at a Microsoft Surface Pro, but can't bear to fork over the $899? Best Buy has a sweet deal for you: It's discounting the price by $400, making the device just $499.

The deal, reported by The Verge, is for the original Surface Pro with 128 GB of memory. There are no strings attached.

Best Buy is likely trying to clear the Surface Pro off its shelves after the new version, the Surface Pro 2, came out in October 2013.

The Surface Pro 2 isn't all that different from the original, though. It's a little lighter, has a better processor and a longer-lasting battery — but has nearly identical design and the same 1080p screen. The price, however, is vastly different. The Surface Pro 2 with 128 GB of storage will set you back $999 at Best Buy. We've seen tougher choices.

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