Microsoft's Surface 3 is Now Available in Several Global Markets Starting at $499

[dgstorm]

Microsoft's latest tablet is now available. The Surface 3 is up for grabs in several different markets across the globe. You can pick it up on Microsoft's online store, Amazon, or several other retailers. It's on sale in Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand and the United States.

On May 7, the Surface 3 will be available to Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. Here's a quote from Microsoft on the new Surface 3:

Surface 3 has the looks and performance to turn heads. With its 10.8-inch screen and thin, light frame, it’s just the right size to slip under your arm or in your purse and take anywhere. Fancy a movie or some late-night gaming? With 10 hours of battery life, stellar sound, and an integrated Kickstand, Surface 3 is perfect for hands-free entertainment wherever you go.

Here are a few links where you can grab one now:

Microsoft Store:

• Microsoft Surface 3 64GB / 2GB RAM / Wi-Fi – $499
• Microsoft Surface 3 128GB / 4GB RAM / Wi-Fi – $599

Amazon:

• Microsoft Surface 3 Tablet (10.8-Inch, 128 GB, Intel Atom)
• Microsoft Surface 3 Tablet (10.8-Inch, 64 GB, Intel Atom)

 

[4Nines]

Very cool! Did they lower the price? This price point doesn't seem bad at all.

 

[El Chorizo]

Not a bad price for what you get. Anyone have one on order?

 

[dgstorm]

This is the price for the non-pro version of the Surface product, which is less expensive. The Surface Pro 3 (and the upcoming Surface Pro 4) are still in the $800 range and up.

 

[cereal killer]

Love these!

 

[drumsofgrohl]

This is interesting! Certainly will give the iPads some nice competition

 

[wicked]

Sweet! Who's getting one of these?

 

[leeshor]

We have a thread for that. http://www.surfaceforums.net/threads/the-official-i-got-my-surface-3-thread.15027/#post-122413 This is the big day.

 

[leeshor]

btw, nice to see you all here........