The laplet could become an instant hit with the masses if Microsoft would offer the keyboard for free or bundling into the device the Surface pen. Other than that, the company needs to rethink its premium pricing, particularly on the device accessories because it would surely turn off potential buyers.
It is possible that Microsoft might eventually ax its Surface line consistent with the decision of the new company boss to adopt the ‘One Microsoft’ approach.
Satya Nadella recently took over the leadership of the American software and technology company as its new CEO from Steve Balmer. The new CEO specifically wrote a letter addressed to Microsoft employees detailing his plans for the fiscal year 2016.
Nadella mentioned that the company has to innovate in new areas, execute against its own plans, and make some tough choices in areas where things are not working, and solving difficult problems in ways that drive customer values.
While the new Microsoft CEO did not exactly say or explicitly stated that the company is discontinuing its Surface line, the fact remains that it is one of the two product areas that is not doing good for Microsoft, with the other being the Windows Phone.
Nadella said that the company has to make tough choices which somehow hint that it may eventually discontinue the products that are not reaping good rewards for Microsoft.
Thinner?
How does that work, MS have already said that the docking station etc for the Pro 3 will be compatible with the Pro 4, so yes, it might be lighter but my money is on the chassis being the same as the Pro 3…