Surface Pro still not on sale in the UK
Microsoft has sold out of its new Surface Pro Windows 8 tablet in the US.
The Windows 8 maker has sold out of its Surface Pro tablet since going on sale in the US on 9 February. Both the 64GB and 128GB models went out of stock although the smaller capacity is now back in stock. See also: Microsoft Surface Pro vs Apple iPad comparison review.
Panos Panay, general manager for Microsoft Surface, said: "We're working with our retail partners who are currently out of stock of the 128GB Surface Pro to replenish supplies as quickly as possible. Our priority is to ensure that every customer gets their new Surface Pro as soon as possible."
The Surface Pro costs $899 and $999 for the 64GB and 128GB models respectively. Each comes pre-installed with the full version of Windows 8. Although the Surface Pro is out of stock on Microsoft’s online store is remains available at retailers including Staples and Best Buy.
The Surface Pro comes with an Intel Ivy Bridge processor, Full HD display and a stylus pen. See also: Microsoft Surface Pro price in the UK.
Microsoft is launching the Surface RT in 13 more countries on 14 February including Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland and Ireland.
However, there's still no official launch date for the Surface Pro in the UK. Microsoft's online store has merely changed from saying "coming soon" to "coming early in 2013".
Along with the lack of a launch date, there has been no announcement on how much it will cost. Going by the US prices we predict a UK price of between £699 and £799 for the 64GB model.
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Les_best01 said: I am so pssed off with Microsofts attitude My partner and l both have Lumia handsets and she wants a tablet to go with it Since Christmas lve visited my local CurrysPC World in Stockport who are eager to get the Surface in Just went in again after reading in the Independent Surface is here only to be told they ARE NOT ALLOWED to sell the Surface according to the Microsoft bod in doing a Dem during the weekWe could have sold hundreds said the frustrated sales guys People have bought iPads insteadGet with the program Microsoft You want us to buy but wont let the stores stock because you want exclusivity 25 stores nationwide will certainly give you thatStop bellyaching about lack of sales when youre not doing the basic thing necessaryputting them in as many shops as possible Sort it
Dvmoo7 said: BB in austin sold out all 100 units in hrs An estimated of one million were released during opening day httpwwwyoutubecomwatchv
Bob said: I am very much sure the delay is not on them but on the UK businesses I am sure the major distributors want to price it above the eyebrows thats all Stop moaning buy US model
sip said: There are reports that some of Microsofts partners only received one unit each so you need to ask yourselfHow many were actually madeHow many were actually sold
Ethan Anthony Martin said: Ive been saving for one of these since the announcement If MS continue to keep the UK and other countries in the dark why should continue to hold out The Iconia w700 has the same spec but comes with keyboard and dock and costs roughly the same as what the Pro willMS need to revisit their marketing strategy because its quite frustrating not knowing whats going on