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Microsoft Surface prices leaked — If only for a moment
A price listing for the soon-to-be released Windows 8 powered Microsoft Surface found its to Microsoft’s online store.
The screenshot details pricing for the ARM-based RT version of Surface. It has been released for pre-order in three variants all of which are slated for delivery on 26 October.
32GB (with Touch Cover) – US$599
64GB (with Touch Cover) – US$699
It has since been pulled down but not before a screenshot made its way onto The Verge. Official ads for the device have also been released worldwide and the above pricing would hint at the Surface now being Microsoft’s direct competitor to the new iPad 3. That is, if the leaked prices remain.
Update:
The Microsoft Surface with Windows RT has reappeared for pre-order on Microsoft’s Online Store. There are no changes to price or delivery date. Countries outside the US where pre-order is available are:
Australia
Canada
Netherlands
France
United Kingdom
So now it’s official.
