News Microsoft Surface Duo Will Cost $1,399 on September 10

[Admin]

The Microsoft Surface Duo now has a September 10 launch and a $1,399 starting price.

Microsoft Surface Duo Will Cost $1,399 on September 10 : Read more

 

[cknobman]

Not sure what Microsofts approach is here but at that price point it seems doomed to fail.

Seems like this should be a $700 device.

 

[Jimbojan]

That is what you wish. But Microsoft is out to make a killing. Why wouldn't it?!

 

[husker]

I used to hold a tablet up to my ear and pretend to answer a phone call. It usually got a good laugh. In the name of all things holy, please use the speaker or ear buds when making calls on this thing.

 

[Chung Leong]

Not sure what Microsofts approach is here but at that price point it seems doomed to fail.

Seems like this should be a $700 device.

I'm not sure if they can sell it at any price. Who wants a phone-sized device that works poorly as a phone? Single-hand operation is an essential requirement for most people.

 

[nofanneeded]

I would not pay $700 for this device what $1300 ? it is not a real expensive folded screen ... for what MS ? for what exactly ?

 

[bwohl]

A Microsoft Surface device running Android... this must be 2020.....

 

[Alvar "Miles" Udell]

At that price you're better off getting LG's faux dual screen phone, the LG V60...

 

[TechLurker]

I'd be interested in something like this more as a proper folding tablet rather than a phablet. Could unfold for full dual-screen use for reading, on-the-go productivity, movie viewing, or novelty gaming, then be stowed away more easily than a regular tablet.

 

[Giroro]

What can this do that can't be done twice as well on two $700 phones?

The people who set prices on surface products are so out of touch, it's ridiculous.
But, they do live in a city where the cheapest possible (fast-food) lunch costs $18... Which they still don't know about because Microsoft caters 3 meals a day.