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.

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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.

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