MICROSOFT RAISES SURFACE PRICES $300, KILLS BUDGET MODELS
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Microsoft has increased prices on two-year-old Surface PC models by up to $300 while discontinuing sub-$1,000 configurations. The changes eliminate affordable entry points in the Surface lineup.
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