Savings all around
Today's the last day to save up to $200 on select Surface Pro 3 models and receive a sleeve (up to $79 value). It's also the beginning and end of a "One Day Sale" in the Microsoft Store that sees markdowns on several items, including laptops, 2-in-1 devices, smartphones, and other items.
If you're in need of a low power 2-in-1, the Asus Transformer Book T100 Signature Edition is currently selling for $297 at the Microsoft Store, down from its original price of $449. It has a 10.1inch Full HD touchscreen display, Intel Atom Z3775 CPU, 2GB of RAM, 64GB of eMMC storage, and up to 8 hours of battery life. In case you're not aware, "Signature Edition" PCs in the Microsoft Store are free from junkware and third-party trialware.
The T300 enjoys an even bigger discount -- it's selling for $497, down from $699, and includes a 12.5-inch Full HD touchscreen display, Intel Core M-5Y10c processor, 4GB of RAM, and 128GB SSD, also with up to 8 hours of battery life.
A sampling of other items on sale:
- Microsoft Band - $150 (save $50)
- Wedge Wireless Mobile Keyboard - $40 (save $40)
- Nokia Lumia Icon (Verizon) - $99 w/ new contract (save $350)
- Madden NFL 16 for Xbox One - $60 (receive a $10 gift code)
- Garmin VIRB Elite HD Action Camera - $300 (save $100)
Some of the items on sale are likely to be refreshed next month as Microsoft is planning to launch new hardware on October 6. According to previous rumors and leaked info, a second generation Microsoft Band and Surface Pro 4 are expected to be announced.
You can browse Microsoft's One Day Sale here.
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