Microsoft quietly stops taking Surface Pro 2 orders via its online store

It seems Microsoft has quietly retired the Surface Pro 2. As Neowin reports, the laptop-tablet hybrid is no longer available to purchase through Microsoft’s online store, signalling that the device has finally reached the end of its lifespan. While the Surface Pro 2 is still listed with its usual product page, hitting the “Buy Now” button in the US leads to a dead link. Similarly, visitors in the UK are being redirected to the homepage of Microsoft’s online store. The Pro 3 is, without question, superior to the Pro 2. Microsoft has been offering the latter as a cheaper alternative...



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