Originally Posted by
cordelli
Pc Magazine
Pay What?! Microsoft's Surface Tablet Is Too Pricey
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2411044,00.asp
They too seem a bit upset about the cost of adding on a keyboard
The 32GB is $499 with no keyboard or an additional $119 to $129 (depending on the color) bundled with the cover, which probably costs all of $7 to manufacture in China. The loaded 64GB model comes with a cover for $699.
Yes, if this was an Apple product, it would be priced similarly. But it isn't, and to compete with an Apple product, it must be priced aggressively lower. Apple always prices at a premium. It has made an art out of premium prices. Microsoft has not and cannot price the same way.
I missed the start of this thread, but PC Magazine and I are seeing eye to eye on this one.
It's only pure arrogance that makes MS think that they can charge $500 for their tablet.
Anyone with $500 to spend on a tablet will by an iPad.
The most MS could possibly get for an entry-level tablet is $300 -- and it's only that high because they are Microsoft! Anything above this is a FAIL. The only question is how long it will take for MS to learn its lesson.