The minimum price of Microsoft Surface - $ 300

Many people know that Microsoft is going to enter the tablet market, and release their new tablet called "Surface".

In a recent interview with The Seattle Times, Steve Ballmer announced approximate prices for tablets. It turns out the minimum price will be - $ 300, for this price the user will receive the basic model with Windows RT. And the maximum prices for the tablet will be up to $ 800, on which Windows 8 Pro will be installed, regardless of the tablet filling.

Microsoft does not plan to compete with competitors' 7-inch devices, because it wants to position its Surface as a professional device for business people. Cheaper tablets with lower screen resolution, according to Steve, are not suitable for work and are intended only for content consumption.
Microsoft Surface with Windows RT will appear on the market in the district on October 26, 2012, when the release of Windows 8 operating systems will take place.

By the way, about the 7-inch tablets Steve replied:

Would anyone ever use the Kindle Fire to do their homework? Of course not