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Microsoft Surface Windows RT 32GB Wi-Fi Tablet $223 + $25 MS Credit @ JB Hi-Fi
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[Deactivated] on 28/11/2013 - 01:18 jbhifionline.com.au (5256 clicks)
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Hi
Bargain of the morning is here

Microsoft Surface Windows RT 32GB Wi-Fi Tablet $223 plus $25 MS store credit @ JB Hi-Fi

Thanks Jimbo Jones for $25 promotion
Promotion T & C

Now time to off to bed. see you guys.

OvervieW

Timeless. Tough.
A feat of engineering and a work of art. One touch and you’ll recognise the thoughtful design and precision craftsmanship that make Surface a joy to behold. The unique VaporMg casing delivers a high-quality fit and finish that’s ultra-light and durable

Kick. Start.
The integrated Kickstand enables hands-free entertainment. Kick back and enjoy HD video, take beautiful photos, or click in and do more with Touch Cover; Surface’s Kickstand gives you the foundation to do what you want. To use Surface as a tablet, just flip the Kickstand closed and it disappears into the casing.

Connect. Share.
Surface with Windows RT is incredibly thin, but still features a full-size USB port, microSD card slot and HD video out port. Easily transfer files or use compatible accessories. Charge up, plug in and show off.

Serious. Fun.
Where work meets play. The power of Windows, the productivity of Office Home & Student 2013 RT Preview, and the joy of Xbox - not to mention apps, social media, music and more. Surface is also cloud-connected with SkyDrive, so you can access your content from anywhere, at any time

Key Features
10.6" ClearType HD Display
Windows RT
32GB
Quad-core NVIDIA Tegra 3 Processor
2GB RAM
5-point-multi-touch screen
Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n) and Bluetooth 4.0
1366 x 768 Resolution
1 x USB
2 x 720p HD LifeCams, front- and rear-facing
microSDXC

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        • cyssero on 28/11/2013 - 21:36

          Depends on the bandwidth requirements of your DAC. If your two devices can share 480Mbit/s then you are fine.

  • ranma241 on 28/11/2013 - 09:07

    the price is really good considering the spec, if it could only run dual boot with android would be great buy.

  • davedrastic on 28/11/2013 - 09:29
    +1

    Help please

    I haven't bought a tablet yet. I don't really need one. Not sure if I'd use one. I'm happy with my smartphone for basic mobile internet / functionality. I have a laptop setup which works perfectly fine.

    I was thinking I'd buy a tablet once they were cheap and Windows based so that I could use for useless entertainment and for business use whenever I need to - basic MS Office and also a couple of windows business software packages.

    $223 seems mega cheap.

    Should I scoop this up, or is this quite flawed and best avoided, and better to wait for the better Surfaces to drop in price?

    • itstuan on 28/11/2013 - 09:53
      +2

      You would have to wait another year or so for new surfaces to drop. There's always pro and cons of every device. Some ppl will want more than they're willing to pay. So for basic use this will do just fine and for the price, you cant go wrong. Also, the surface has good build quality.

    • danone on 28/11/2013 - 11:49
      +3

      This is a Surface RT so it can't run common Windows business software packages.

      It has Office pre-installed and you can only add/install Metro (basically tablet-type app) from Windows Store.

      I was thinking I'd buy a tablet once they were cheap and Windows based so that I could use for useless entertainment and for business use whenever I need to - basic MS Office and also a couple of windows business software packages.

      • davedrastic on 28/11/2013 - 12:11

        Thanks for that.

        Yeah I think it won't run a software package that I use all the time, so I suppose I'd be better off waiting for full Windows 8 tablets to drop in price. Thanks for that.

        • Astro551 on 28/11/2013 - 12:32

          You'll be waiting a while. The current Surface Pro 2 is hovering around 1k, whereas the older Surface Pro is around $700. All depending on your needs/budget, but don't expect them to get TOO cheap too soon.

          The original one might drop in price even more so, but I can't see the Pro 2 going much lower (at least for another year).

        • djgreedo on 28/11/2013 - 13:09
          +1

          There are cheap full Windows tablets, but frankly, unless you're going to go for the high end I don't see the point over your existing laptop.

          Windows RT is great for tablet use, and for MS Office, but it's not really intended for business use (since you can't install desktop software).

        • itstuan on 28/11/2013 - 17:24
          +1

          a netbook, is what you need

      • PlasmaCatcher on 28/11/2013 - 18:32

        and it's last year's model

  • May4th on 28/11/2013 - 09:35
    +3

    i also saw surface pro for $500 odd at JB. better buy imo if you wanted a real laplet

    • fungi79 on 28/11/2013 - 10:01
      +2

      Where? Can't find it on their site. Link please.

      • May4th on 28/11/2013 - 10:58
        +1

        i saw some yesterday at blacktown jbhifi. i couldn't find it on their catalogue or online either so it must be store-specific clearance lines

    • jimbo jones on 28/11/2013 - 10:45

      Which store? The old gen-1 surface pro 64gb were around $700.
      $500 is a very good price for gen3 i5.

      I saw the Surface 2 (ARM) for around $526 at JB Hifi

  • mooreshady on 28/11/2013 - 09:43

    if you know what you want to use and it's gotta be sooner, then get this. It's real cheap deal. I love to see this, and almost can be an impulse buy. But i have no use for windows personally unfortunately…..even e-tax uses Mac…

  • grog on 28/11/2013 - 09:44
    -5

    Microsoft hints at demise of Windows RT

    http://www.v3.co.uk/v3-uk/news/2309392/microsoft-hints-at-de…

    • [Deactivated] on 28/11/2013 - 10:09
      +3

      Posted twice already.

  • yanman on 28/11/2013 - 09:59

    I'm a bit torn about whether to get this for my folks or go the Nexus 10

    For them though I think the Nexus is better:
    - Much nicer screen for viewing photos
    - Better support for google-centric work flow i.e picasa, gmail, apps which they use
    - They don't need office on the tablet
    - More apps and as far as I can see, more good apps

    • [Deactivated] on 28/11/2013 - 10:17
      +2

      imo, buy what will solve your daily needs. I prefer the surface RT over an android tablet because of Outlook (I have around 10 emails I need to manage) and the rest of office. However, I have an android phone because of certain apps I will need on the road. I also have an ipod classic to hold my flacs.

    • tomclancy on 28/11/2013 - 10:42
      +2

      Speaking from experience: my folks couldn't deal with the confusion of Andriod. Far too complicated for them if they ever opened the 'settings' app they'd probably have a heart attack. They've gotten used to Windows over the past 10 years, so I had to switch them to a Surface RT and they are much happier with it.

    • djgreedo on 28/11/2013 - 13:12
      +1
      • More apps and as far as I can see, more good apps

      I wouldn't agree with the 2nd part of this. On my Android tablet the inconsistency of the apps is a real pain. Some apps take up 1/4 of the screen in the top corner; some stretch and look really pixellated; many apps simply don't work on some devices. This is due to the fact that the Android platform is not consistent (e.g. different screen sizes and hardware capability).

      Your other points seem to point to Android being the better choice, but if I were you I'd check the apps they need, and make sure they are comfortable with the less user-friendly ways of Android - it can be a pain, whereas Windows is consistent and simple.

  • AMLagonda on 28/11/2013 - 10:50

    I think this is a steal!!!
    My wife uses her Surface RT every day instead of a PC

  • Ronnnie on 28/11/2013 - 10:50

    Has someone complained about the low res screen yet?.. Usually that's the first thing most people will complain about on these cheap tabs. The tegra 3 now is really showing its age, I guess that's one reason why these are so cheap. I suppose it comes down to what you want to use it for. At this price its definitely tempting.

    • antman on 28/11/2013 - 12:07
      +3

      Firstly it's not a cheap tab, it's just going for a cheap price. The screen is actually very good quality, just not hi-res. It has very good black levels/contrast and nice color. Windows good font smoothing bridges some of the gap to a higher res screen. If you want to pay the extra for the Surface2 it is an notable improvement in many ways.

  • Astro551 on 28/11/2013 - 11:06
    +1

    Bloody awesome deal. Only issue is that I might want to be running windows programs on the go, although maybe I'm just deceiving myself. Also wish there were more basic programming programs/apps out there for RT, but probably asking for too much there.

    EDIT: Notepad RT doesn't seem bad as editors go.

  • grababargain on 28/11/2013 - 11:38

    This RT fire sale is going the same way as the HP tablet thingy a few years ago. Couldn't even remember the name now.

    • djgreedo on 28/11/2013 - 13:14
      +3

      No. HP Touchpad went on fire sale as soon as it was released, and for $100 - $150. Surface RT has been out for a year, and the cheap prices are (in part) due to the newer model that was recently released. You can't charge full price for last year's model when this year's model costs the same and is vastly improved.

      It's getting old hearing ill-informed people jump on the anti-Microsoft bandwaggon.

  • akula on 28/11/2013 - 11:39
    +1

    How is the battery life ?

    • sallan75 on 28/11/2013 - 11:47
      +2

      Normally get about 8 - 10 hours if I am browsing the web and using it to play music connected to a bluetooth speaker. I don't watch videos or play games often, but if I watch a 40 min show on the train I don't notice the battery drain that much.

    • Astro551 on 28/11/2013 - 12:37
      +2

      Pretty good as it using ARM based processors. Should be able to easily get 8+ hours on that thing.

      EDIT: Tech Radar put it at 7.5 hours while looping a 1080p vid

  • PlasmaCatcher on 28/11/2013 - 11:40
    -7

    This is a good price for an average product if you need to use Office or Live/Skype instant messaging.
    I prefer to wait for Apple black Friday special pricing and get myself an iPad mini instead.

    • AMLagonda on 28/11/2013 - 12:06

      Price difference…. take your flame wars out of this thread.

  • snajper on 28/11/2013 - 11:49
    +5

    picked mine up an hour ago… fantastic tablet for $200… screen is very nice and contrasty… interface is ok… feels very good quality… camera is very good… beats cheap $200 chinese 10" tablet…. I was about to another ipad but this will do for sure…

    • Phreakuency on 28/11/2013 - 11:59
      +3

      Exactly! Yes there are newer versions, yes there are non RT versions. And no it doesn't compare with a more expensive iPad.

      But for this price it is brilliant! (Coming from an iPad owner).

    • oz-dave on 28/11/2013 - 14:44

      Was the $25 credit a code on your receipt snajper?

      Edit : Finally answered below by zone :-)

      • snajper on 28/11/2013 - 15:44

        I didnt get the $25 voucher..Called the store and was told to come back and collect one…

  • brutus on 28/11/2013 - 12:02

    Already have an iPad and MacBook air, this seemed to good a bargain and I wanted to try it.

    I like it so far, keyboard seems snappier and office was an added bonus.

    Impressed so far.

  • stevelo on 28/11/2013 - 12:25

    Thanks, ordered one. Hope this meet my need so i don't have to share 2 iPads with my 2 kids.

  • Gavman on 28/11/2013 - 12:51
    +1

    How do u get the $25 store credit?

    • [Deactivated] on 28/11/2013 - 12:57
      +3

      tell them it's the jimbo Jones promotion hopefully they will know what you want

  • Link on 28/11/2013 - 13:26

    Just picked one up from JBHFI Canberra City after trying the Woden store but they had none in stock. Most Canberra stores had 15+ in stock and they were all getting more in so this isn't a run out per se but I imagine this price will hang around now if Microsoft are also offering it.

    Fortunately I have a spare Keyboard from when I bought my first Surface RT (silly Microsoft gave me 2) so for $223 my wife is set to go with this! I am an Apple user (iPhones, iMac, Apple TV, iPad 1) but I found the Surface RT to be a good road warrior and internet tablet, the keyboard and full office suite is the real selling point on these things.

  • Ryder on 28/11/2013 - 13:41
    +2

    Pretty average reviews.
    Despite marketing as a 32gb tablet it only has about 16gb for storage. Also theres no point having 2GB of RAM when it uses an inefficient OS that slows it down significantly. Battery life is average…

    http://www.techradar.com/au/reviews/pc-mac/tablets/microsoft…
    http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-33153_7-57593758-10391733/why-i-wont-be-buying-a-surface-rt-even-for-$349

    • Bargain4U on 28/11/2013 - 13:47
      -1

      What exactly do you expect for $223?

    • db1 on 28/11/2013 - 13:50

      I have the Surface 2 and really like it. I'm not sure on how much the Surface RT and Surface2 differ in performance but they are essentially the same device. I much prefer my Surface 2 over an iPad, and the screen size is so much better than the Nexus 7.

    • iseenya on 28/11/2013 - 16:08

      That first link is incomplete and should be: http://www.techradar.com/au/reviews/pc-mac/tablets/microsoft…

  • Link on 28/11/2013 - 13:54
    +1

    To be fair, it is a much better product now than it was at launch thanks to 8.1 update and a handful of hotfixes. Yes it has it's technical shortfalls, the screen res being one of them but it is a very good screen visually and the microsoft ClearType actually makes it look higher res than it really is. I enjoy using my surface and find it more useful for the work I do than an iPad. The ability to use a USB port is great and the full office suite which you won't find outside of a Surface device makes it a great companion to a bigger desktop.

  • unifex on 28/11/2013 - 14:41

    I got one from JBHiFi and they couldnt give me the $25 voucher. Said they had run out and they would ring me back tonight.
    Really annoying.

    • oz-dave on 28/11/2013 - 14:46

      So they told you it was a voucher?
      The T&Cs don't mention a voucher…
      I am trying to work out how this $25 credit works.

      • CyberGenesys on 28/11/2013 - 14:56

        I would like to know this too. Is it an in store only thing or redemption via Microsoft ie send them receipt and they email a code?

        Really I just want to know is if I buy it online from JB will it come with the $25 MS credit?

        • oz-dave on 28/11/2013 - 15:02

          The T&Cs don't mention anything about sending in the receipt and there is no facility to do so. It seems unlikely you need to send the receipt in.
          The T&Cs mention a promotion code but they are very cryptic in describing how you actually get this.
          Surely someone who purchased can explain how it actually works?

        • jonoz on 28/11/2013 - 15:09
          +1

          At the store now hold tight.

          Edit: the salesman told the register staff the process is on sharepoint and since I had already paid and got no code the sale had to be processed again and this time I got the code just printed like a receipt.

        • oz-dave on 28/11/2013 - 15:11

          Thanks jonoz :-)

        • db1 on 28/11/2013 - 15:18

          The credit is applied to your Microsoft store account via a redemption code that is given to you by the store you buy the tablet from. It works much the same way as Google I guess, so when you buy an app it comes off your credit rather than being charged to your CC.

        • oz-dave on 28/11/2013 - 15:19

          Thanks db1.
          How is the code actually given to you - is it printed on the receipt or is it an additional item (like a scratch card, etc)?

        • zone on 28/11/2013 - 15:21
          +4

          It's a code which is printed on your receipt. I had to specifically ask for it.

        • oz-dave on 28/11/2013 - 15:22

          Thanks so much zone - someone I know bought one and they were not given the code as far as they could tell - now we know what to ask for :-)

          (The store they bought from didn't seem to have a clue about the offer)

        • unifex on 28/11/2013 - 18:40

          I tried to get it and they couldnt get the cash register to work with it

        • UrbanAngel on 28/11/2013 - 18:47

          I just bought one too. They insist the code is the receipt number, but I don't see how that could work. Where is the redemption code supposed to be printed and what does it look like?

        • oz-dave on 29/11/2013 - 02:12
          +1

          drunifex - the register won't create the code if they don't select the option when processing the sale, it communicates with the Microsoft server only during the sale process…

          fin3zt - I was initially told the code was the receipt number too - it is NOT !!!
          The promotion code is printed on a totally separate piece of cash register paper; the code is similar to a Microsoft activation code you might see for Windows or Office (it also includes an additional PIN code).

          I sympathised with the staff because an item that should be included by default is only included if they specifically tell the register to include it at the correct moment during the sale process (and after watching 3 different staff members struggle with it, I would have to say it doesn't seem at all intuitive).

          In both cases the only reliable solution seems to be for them to give you a refund and then re-sell you the item, (none of the staff members, including the manager, could work out how to print it after the fact - they kept getting "server errors").

        • unifex on 29/11/2013 - 03:07

          thats how they fixed mine in the end.

        • UrbanAngel on 29/11/2013 - 09:48

          Thankyou oz-dave, I'm going to go back in to the store on Saturday with the tablet, I haven't opened it yet, so hopefully there won't be any problems returning and repurchasing the tablet, this time with the promotion code.

        • oz-dave on 29/11/2013 - 10:11

          Easiest way is for them to pretend to refund you cash, and then sell it to you again with that cash :-)

  • sigma on 28/11/2013 - 15:19

    Bought two :) Thanks all.

  • zone on 28/11/2013 - 15:19

    Thanks OP, bought one and also got the $25 credit.

    • oz-dave on 28/11/2013 - 15:20

      How is the $25 credit given to you?
      Printed on receipt or separate item?

      Edit : answered above :-)

  • superforever on 28/11/2013 - 16:39

    Microsoft should learn now they have mark up the price a lot higher than people expected for this device.

    If they mark down the Pro a bit it will sell like hot cake.

    We want full Windows Tablet but not at that price.

  • CyberGenesys on 28/11/2013 - 19:39

    I was seriously looking at one of these, but then discovered the main apps I want aren't available anyway :(

    • Anything Google, specifically Chrome
    • Steam
    • Playstation

    Is Windows RT and Windows Phone 8 app support the same? ie if its available for one its available for both.

  • sigma on 28/11/2013 - 21:39

    Can someone recommend a SD card for Surface RT?
    how about this: http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/124629

  • TheMoDz on 29/11/2013 - 00:15

    I already have a Nexus 7 2012,

    Should I get this or Nexus 7 2013?
    Im after gaming of all sorts…

    thanks!

  • bargrin on 29/11/2013 - 01:46

    Ok going to get one tomorrow.

    What accessories worth getting of eBay?

    Cover
    Screen protector ?

  • bargrin on 29/11/2013 - 07:25

    is it correct you just need a miniHDMI cable to connect table to a HDMI TV ?

    Dont need an adapter like JB selling for $50 ?

    http://www.jbhifi.com.au/computers/accessories/microsoft/sur…

    • jimbo jones on 29/11/2013 - 12:34

      Buy a $5 cable from ebay. You may need to wait a week or so.

      You don't need an expensive adaptor. The Microsoft one is 'nice' and colour co-ordinated and bevelled to look like it's part of the tablet, but the other ones are functionally equivalent.

  • snajper on 29/11/2013 - 07:59
    +4

    I went back to jb and was given $25 voucher….
    Upgraded to 8.1, chucked 32gb microsd card…
    To upgrade install all windows updates and then get 8.1 from appstore ..from memory 2.4gb all up and takes a while….
    Micro hdmi to hdmi cable is needed to hook it up to TV. EBay has one for $5
    Also It does not detect my WD live box even with registry hack….
    I have offloaded my retina iPad to kids, my wife gets nexus 7 and I am have surf RT…very impressed…
    Extra inch advantage over iPad is very welcome and screen is very good….
    Love the keyboard and overall interface as it is very fast and easy to use …once you learn all the tricks…
    Battery life is awesome ….

    Also you can free up 4gb of internal memory by dumping recovery partition on to external hdd …google for more info…

    • antman on 29/11/2013 - 09:25
      +1

      I have a WDTV Live and it works fine…

      • snajper on 29/11/2013 - 11:00

        Hmm… thanks for that…I have the latest update on RT and wdlive but still cannot be detected in add device menu…

      • snajper on 29/11/2013 - 21:56

        Thanks got it working now with WDlive… well it started working today by itself…

        • iseenya on 30/11/2013 - 11:00

          It did that with my HP wireless printer too. It seems to sniff out wireless gear in the vicinity and configure itself automagically!

  • TeamTerry on 29/11/2013 - 10:21
    -3

    Microsoft expected to drop Windows RT
    http://www.itnews.com.au/News/365635,microsoft-expected-to-d…

    • [Deactivated] on 29/11/2013 - 10:30
      +3

      OH REALLY?

    • grab_ur_freebies on 29/11/2013 - 15:51
      +1

      No! You don't say?!

  • legendarypoo on 29/11/2013 - 10:23
    +1

    Picked mine up just then. The cashier had no idea about the 25 MS points you get, neither did the salesman. Took them 5mins running around to find the deal of "25 Microsoft apps store credit" to put into the sale. All good now after they have the memo to all the sales people.

  • kuripot on 29/11/2013 - 17:11
    +1

    not available online…

  • Uprising on 29/11/2013 - 23:11
    +1

    Bought one, was wanting a pro 2; but at this price I couldn't resist. I want the type cover 2 however that's almost the price of the surface Rt. Have there been any deals on that cover?

    • Astro551 on 02/12/2013 - 10:33

      Exactly my thought process, was wanting Pro 2 as well. Some people have managed to bargain down the Type 2 a bit (~$100-$130), but no official deals out there. How have you found RT so far? Would you still have gone for it, or is the Pro 2 not a bad choice still for your uses.

  • [Deactivated] on 29/11/2013 - 23:38
    +1

    If you are getting keyboard, get the Type Cover 2! I had two touch cover teared. The Type Cover 2 is better built, it's thiner than Type Cover 1 with backlit and different colours. I got mine from JB for $129.

    • grab_ur_freebies on 30/11/2013 - 00:07

      Is it water resistant/proof?

    • Uprising on 30/11/2013 - 00:45

      Do you have a receipt for the type cover 2 for $129, I can't find that price anywhere

      • [Deactivated] on 30/11/2013 - 09:33

        http://files.ozbargain.com.au/upload/34207/19636/2013-11-30-…
        Good Luck! I think I got this discount because I bought a Canon 5D mark iii from the same staff.
        grab_ur_freebies: I can't tell if it's waterproof, and it's not mentioned in the spec, and sorry I'm not going to test it ;)

  • unicorn888 on 30/11/2013 - 01:35

    It's $149 at JB

  • Bargain4U on 30/11/2013 - 02:09
    +4

    Now someone needs to make an OzBargain app for Surface.

    • tomclancy on 30/11/2013 - 23:52

      There are three already. And none are as good as the mobile site. So exactly the same as iOS and Android then!

  • eatwell365 on 30/11/2013 - 15:52
    +2

    Not sure if we are paying too much when RT is selling on special for US $180 with cover. http://techreport.com/news/25704/would-you-pay-180-for-a-sur…

    • oz-dave on 30/11/2013 - 17:08
      +1

      By the time you add Tax (it was selling in a physical store), and do the currency conversion it is about the same as we are paying here without the cover.
      This was also a limited deal for one day only and was handed out, via a voucher, to people early on in the line, who had queued up for hours at a Black Friday sale. It wasn't readily available for quite a few days at stores where you could essentially just walk in and purchase.
      So considering we can buy the cover for $66 in HN, we are paying $66 more - in my opinion not a bad deal considering how bad the "Australia Tax" can sometimes be.
      (We do however get a 2 year warranty and 90 day technical support)

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