Microsoft quietly discontinues stock of Surface Pro 2 and a new Lumia tablet on the way?

Ever since the Surface Pro 3 annunciation, the future of the Surface Pro 2 was in question. Would Microsoft go along to sell both or focus on their new redesigned Surface Pro 3, and what well-nigh Surface 2? The story is coming into focus a bit as it looks like Microsoft is putting the Surface Pro 2 out to pasture.

Windows Telephone Central has learned through various Microsoft Stores that all or most stock of the Surface Pro 2 and Surface Pro 2 accessories are being sent back to Microsoft. A few stores are keeping units on hand for client issues, should whatsoever arise, merely many stores now have nothing stock with no plans to conduct it any longer. It is non articulate if other retailers are post-obit conform or if Microsoft is mandating this only for their ain stores.

On Microsoft's Surface.com website under 'Products', only the Surface 2 and Surface Pro 3 are in assuming font, while the older Surface and Surface Pro 2 are pushed downwardly with a ligther, less emphatic typeface. Customers can still buy the Surface Pro ii direct from Microsoft. Notwithstanding, it is clear that Surface two and Surface Pro 3 are what Microsoft are directing customers to these days.

Surface going forward and a new Lumia tablet

Recently I hazarded a gauge on Twitter that the Windows RT is folding into the Lumia line, and Microsoft would retain the Surface name for their Pro series. That follows on the recent rumor from @evleaks, who made a more substantial merits of Lumia replacing Surface completely. I accept no data if that is true or not, but it would be a massive shift (and pace backwards, in my opinion).

On a similar notation, I have overheard that at that place is a sequel coming to the Lumia 2520 tablet later this year. The tablet would be released effectually the same time as ' McLaren,' the new 3D Impact Windows Telephone that Microsoft has been working on for some time. Whether or not this tablet runs RT, or full Windows 8.ten unknown, too for the specifications. I call back how they market that the device is crucial to agreement where Microsoft is taking these brands in 2022. I suspect it would be another RT tablet and chosen Lumia.

Personally, I like 'Lumia' for phones and tablets with 'Surface' for Microsoft's own pseudo-laptop line running total Windows. Such a distinction between devices and PCs is what Microsoft desperately needs, especially with the fumbling of the Surface RT/Surface Pro brands.

The Windows Phone and RT operating systems are expected to merge into i SKU next year with the arrival of 'Threshold', leaving simply three categories: Windows Phone/RT, full Windows and Xbox One.

Best Buy Blue exclusive Type Cover ends in September

Finally, if you are looking to grab a Surface Pro 3 and want that exclusive Best Purchase Blue Blazon Cover, you'll be able to pick them up direct from Microsoft starting mid-September equally Best Buy's exclusivity in the US comes to an stop.

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