Microsoft's Next-Gen Surface Available for Pre-Order

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Business can now front a meaty $8,400 USD for Microsoft's next-gen Surface table computer, the Samsung SUR40.

Microsoft reports that the next-generation Surface "touch-based table computer" is now available for pre-order through Samsung resellers in 23 countries worldwide. Commercial businesses that have a spare $8,400 in their wallet can head here to find a local representative and establish their place in line when the unit begins to ship in early 2012.

In addition to the new touch technology, the second-generation Surface sports a more powerful processor and new system software. As seen ten months ago back at CES 2011, it can also be used horizontally or vertically given that it no longer needs projector cameras (like the first-gen model). It's also cheaper than its predecessor which cost a hefty $12,500 back in 2008.

"This pre-order phase brings us one step closer to getting the highly anticipated Samsung SUR40 for Microsoft Surface into the hands of our customers," said Charles Park, vice president at Samsung Electronics. "The Samsung SUR40 delivers a unique interactive experience that will significantly change the way companies engage with their customers."

For more information about the next-generation Surface device, head here. Software developers interested in creating solutions for the Samsung SUR40 can get started immediately by visiting the Surface Developer Center. Product availability in additional markets is expected in the coming months.

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17 Comments Comment from the forums
  • TeKEffect
    I was looking for a dining room table
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  • Why would companies get this when they can get iPads instead?
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  • ojas
    Thank god they didn't say "biggest tablet ever"...
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  • spookie
    I would really love to have this in my dinning room!
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  • Shin-san
    Surface is one of the coolest things to come out of Microsoft, plus gave Stephen Colbert the Snoppy gag
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  • sixdegree
    Apple should copy it, flatten it, give it white color scheme, name it iTable, and sell it for $16,800 (there's 100% mark up, right there).
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  • NightLight
    sixdegreeApple should copy it, flatten it, give it white color scheme, name it iTable, and sell it for $16,800 (there's 100% mark up, right there).
    don't kid about that, they'll do it!!
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  • pliskin1
    sixdegreeApple should copy it, flatten it, patent it, give it white color scheme, name it iTable, and sell it for $16,800 (there's 100% mark up, right there).There fixed it for ya.
    Reply
  • AbdullahG
    That's an expensive table...
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  • joytech22
    Good thing it isn't a scanner too.. Would bring a whole new generation of people scanning their butts on it..
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