The company is again trying to clear out Surface RT inventories

Aug 31, 2013 06:27 GMT  ·  By
The Surface RT is Microsoft's first tablet in history and was launched on October 26, 2012
   The Surface RT is Microsoft's first tablet in history and was launched on October 26, 2012

Microsoft has recently decided to make a major Surface RT discount permanent, but the company is now trying to clear out tablet inventories by selling refurbished units for very attractive prices.

The 32 GB refurbished Surface RT model costs only $299 (€225), while the 64 GB version is available for $349 (€270).

So what's the difference between a brand new model and a refurbished one? you might ask. Here's what Microsoft explained on its website:

“When you buy a refurbished Surface tablet, you're getting a solid piece of Windows-based technology that's been carefully examined and meticulously refurbished by our expert staff. All returned Surface tablets are tuned up and re-flashed with the latest software versions and apps, so they're as fresh as the day they were originally built. It includes a one-year limited warranty.”

At the same time, the company is also said to be preparing for the second-generation Surface, so in case you're not in hurry to buy a tablet, wait a few more months to get the brand new device.