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Microsoft Discounts Surface Pro 3 for Schools

Microsoft has launched a new education program for its Surface Pro 3 tablets, offering discounts on bundles that include the Type Cover keypad.

The program provides a 10 percent discount on specific Surface Pro 3 bundles. Bundles include the following:

  • Surface Pro 3 (Intel Core i3) with 64 GB internal storage (black Type Cover), which, through the program, is available for $839;
  • Surface Pro 3 (Core i5) with 128 GB internal storage (black Type Cover), which is available for $1,019; and
  • Surface Pro 3 (Core i5) with 256 GB internal storage (black Type Cover) for $1,289.

In all cases, the discount applies to quantities of five or more.

The program is open to K-12 schools, colleges and universities in the United States, Canada and the UK. Additional details can be found on Microsoft's Surface for Education portal.

About the Author

David Nagel is the former editorial director of 1105 Media's Education Group and editor-in-chief of THE Journal, STEAM Universe, and Spaces4Learning. A 30-year publishing veteran, Nagel has led or contributed to dozens of technology, art, marketing, media, and business publications.

He can be reached at [email protected]. You can also connect with him on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidrnagel/ .


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