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Apple introduced a 2 pound MacBook with a fanless case and an Intel Core M processor this week. I’ve seen a lot of folks complain that the $1299 notebook has less powerful hardware than a $799 Microsoft Surface Pro 3 tablet.
Normally the price goes up a bit if you want a Surface Pro 3 with a keyboard… but not if you buy one on sale. Right now there are a number of sales on new and refurbished models, so you can pick up an entry-level Surface Pro 3 for $739 (without a keyboard), or a recertified model with a Core i5 processor and 128GB of storage and a keyboard for $850.
Here are some of the day’s best deals.
Surface Pro 3
- Microsoft Surface Pro 3 w/Core i3, 64GB for $739 – Amazon
- Refurb Microsoft Surface Pro 3 w/Core i5, 128GB for $800 – Microsoft Store (via eBay)
- Refurb Microsoft Surface Pro 3 w/Core i5, 128GB + keyboard for $850 – Microsoft (via Amazon)
Other Windows tablets
- Asus Transformer Book T100 2-in-1 Windows tablet for $250 – Office Depot
- Toshiba Encore 2 8″ Windows tablet for $110 – Microsoft Store (via eBay)
- Lenovo Yoga Tablet 2 10 Windows tablet for $350Â – Lenovo (coupon:Â LUCKYCHARM)
- Lenovo Yoga Tablet 2 13 Windows tablet for $550Â – Lenovo (coupon:Â LUCKYCHARM)
Media Streamers
- Refurb Roku 3 media streamer for $63 – Newegg
- Apple TV for $69 (new price) – Apple
Other
- WinTec 128GB SDXC card for $32 – Newegg (coupon: EMCAPKA25)
- Save up to 50 percent on select Logitech PC gaming products – Amazon
- Save $10 to $30 on TurboTax 2014Â –Â Amazon
You can find more bargains in our daily deals section.
Apple has a long history of crippling low-end hardware in an attempt to protect profit margins. I don’t like it, but I can’t argue with its effectiveness considering how much money they have in the bank.
apple is apple,,$$$$$
The Asus Transformer looks like a good deal to me.