Lenovo lets slip that Windows RT devices will be much cheaper than Windows Pro

Posted by on August 17 at 12:06pm
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The big question ever since Microsoft Surface was announced in two versions has been what will these devices cost? One runs a full version of Windows, while the other runs a special version for ARM. Microsoft said that the devices would be priced competitively, but Lenovo may have just given us a better look at pricing.

David Schmoock, Lenovo’s head of North America, says that Windows RT devices will cost as much as $300 less than their Windows 8 Pro counterparts. He also goes on to say that Win8 Pro devices will be priced around $600-700, which could put Windows RT devices as low as $300. it’s obvious that Microsoft is making a big push to consumers with RT, and these prices will definitely help out in that market.

[via Neowin]

  • idlelimey

    TBH, I’m far less worried about price and very concerned about availability of Surface RT outside of the US. It’ll take something extremely special from a competent OEM to make me look at anything other than Surface at the moment.

    As far as price, I’d guess at ~£400 for Surface RT. Which would mean ~$400 for US given that stuff is more expensive here. Usually, the the US RRP with the $ substituted for a £.

  • Sondre Krumsvik

    Duh! And may i add “of course. RT tablets are easier and can’t do as much as pro tablets. I will wait for the Asus Tai Chi, it is near perfection. The ultimate hybrid between tablet and PC.