Tablet Microsoft Surface on ARM would cost at least $ 599, a model based on the Intel Ivy Bridge - not less than $ 799

After yesterday's premiere Microsoft Surface tablets, most potential buyers were interested in only one question: how much will cost the joy of owning one of the novelties. As it turned out, until there is nothing to be happy: according to the source, the cheapest Surface, built on the NVIDIA Tegra platform and a full OS Windows RT, will cost over $ 599.

 

For comparison, the flagship tablet Acer Iconia Tab A700 NVIDIA Tegra 3 platform  with a screen resolution of Full HD is available on the official website of $ 450, and an updated iPad with Retina display and 32 GB of internal flash memory is estimated to be just in the U.S. $ 599.

The second model Surface, based on the platform Intel Chief River and the Windows operating system complete with eight Pro, will be even more expensive - Microsoft asks for it not less than $ 799. This is not cheap: if true, Intel and will reduce the cost of ultrabook the cherished mark of $ 699, most consumers will simply choose the tablet ultra-thin notebook with a full keyboard. The same source also notes: Design Surface seems to be, and should involve users from the business environment, but high prices will be the main obstacle to the conquest of this segment.

Is not clear yet, and promotion strategy Surface: plates were obtained interesting and attractive, but releasing them, Microsoft engaged in a competition with their same partners also dared to release tablet computers running Windows 8 or RT. Some even had to call Microsoft to exit the market Tablet PCs betrayal. I think, rightly so.  Sources: DigiTimes , Reuters
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