Microsoft thinks $499 for a Windows RT Surface tablet is a good deal

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

You can now pre-order a Microsoft Surface tablet with Windows RT for US $499 ( CAN $519). If you want to get the cool magnetic cover with a built-in keyboard, it will cost you US $ 119 extra (CAN $129). “We’re pretty darn excited about the price, the value,” Microsoft's Windows head Steven Sinofsky explained to select reporters on Monday during an exclusive preview. “When you think about everything you are getting, this is a terrific deal.” 

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Rogers selling the LG Optimus Pad for $499, contract free

Rogers is selling the LG Optimus Pad WiFi + 3G 32GB for $499 contract free or $254.99 for a three year contract. This is a sweet deal for a 32GB Honeycomb tablet, specially one that is data capable. The LG Optimus Pad features a fast Tegra 2 dual core processor, 1GB of RAM and an 8.9-inch screen plus the ability to shoot 3D videos and 1080p HD videos.

Note: Interested buyers should call Rogers first  at (1888ROGERS1) because the Rogers Stores still list the device at $549.99 and won't adjust the price even if it is on the website for some reason.