The tablets will go on sale on the Old Continent this month

May 17, 2013 06:30 GMT  ·  By

Microsoft has just announced the European release dates for the two tablets it currently sells, with several countries on the Old Continent now in the pipeline to get the device later this month.

While France will start selling the Surface on May 17, Britons will have to wait until May 23. Several other countries will receive the device on May 30, including Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland.

Last but not least, the tech giant will unveil the device in Germany on May 31.

In addition, Microsoft is also launching a special promo for Surface RT buyers, offering a free cover of their choice for every tablet they buy until June 30.

The campaign is available in Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Russia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.