With reference to the members of supply chains hardware, follow-up activity, the source reported price data plates Microsoft Surface. The output of these devices is expected in late October.

According to previously published reports, Microsoft Surface tablet on ARM with Windows RT will cost no less than $ 599, the model on x86-compatible processor Intel Ivy Bridge with Windows 8 – at least $ 799.

If we believe the new information, the cost of hardware Microsoft Surface RT is in the range of $ 300-400, so that the final price may be declared to be $ 399.

“Iron” version for x86-compatible processor is priced at $ 400-500, but the range of retail prices was indicated to be $ 500-700.

The new prices are somewhat more attractive ones that were named in June, but far from being able to shake up the tablet market. However, do not forget that they have not been confirmed Microsoft.

Manufacturers expect output Surface with no less eagerly than the potential buyers of these tablets. The fact that the price of Microsoft’s strategy will depend on the competition in the tablet market. Whether other manufacturers will experience price pressure from Microsoft? Waiting for the buyer prices go down? Answers to these questions will appear in the fourth quarter.