The head of Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer in an interview said the optimal price range for tablet devices - from $ 300 to $ 700-800. This revelation can be interpreted as an allusion to the similarity value of Surface and iPad: the most affordable Apple tablet can be purchased for $ 400, the device is the third generation in the maximum configuration is priced at $ 829.
In addition, Mr. Ballmer talked about available tablets which cost approximately $ 200. Microsoft Head is confident that the need to keep the price low is forcing manufacturers to limit their functionality. Thus, it is unlikely that we will see Surface in stores with a price tag of $ 199.
Surface with ARM-processor and operating system Windows RT will be available in late October, Windows 8 and x86-compatible solution Intel will appear later.