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Microsoft is bringing the Surface Duo to Canada in late February, the company said on Thursday – and in the U.S., the dual-screen device is available at a huge discount. Initially priced at $ 1,399 when it launched in 2019, the Surface Duo can now be purchased by customers anywhere for $ 999. It is unclear whether this is a permanent price cut in line with international expansion or just a limited time offer, but we will update this space if Microsoft clarifies.
Surface Duo opens to reveal two OLED screens designed for multitasking.
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About the size of a notebook, the Surface Duo has a hinge that opens to reveal two OLED screens, with full support for Microsoft Pen. The Android device includes a SIM card, essentially making it a phone that opens up to become a dual-screen tablet designed for multitasking. With its arrival in Canada, Microsoft is also promising “an updated user experience to usher in a new wave of productivity, functionality and creativity”.
“As a company, we will continue to deliver purposeful innovation – pushing the boundaries of existing categories not only to move technology forward, but also to move people forward,” said Microsoft Canada President Kevin Peesker in a blog announcing the Canadian debut. of product.
The Surface Duo will be available in Canada on February 18 on the Canadian website of Microsoft Store, Best Buy Canada and other authorized Surface resellers.