[packrat35]

I did not attack Apple. Show me where I did or admit you made it up.

[Swordmaker]

I have to agree that roadcat did come up with an article that was out-of-date on the cost of Microsoft Surface Pro batteries. I also have to say that packrat35's criticism was very mild as far as usual comments go in Apple threads. Kudos to Packrat35 for keeping it civil.

The Surface Pro batteries are still expensive in comparison to iPad batteries because there are one hell of a lot more iPads in the wild than there are Surface Pros. The economies of scale don't yet support a lower price for battery replacements for the Surface Pro. Two years ago the price was $470 for a replacement battery, now it's $54. Wait a couple of years and the Surface Pro batteries will also be around $15 each when the economies of scale kick in.