I’m not saying the Surface, by any stretch of the imagination, is not overpriced. It is purely a luxury tech piece IMHO.
However an iPad pro can run $1,000-1,129 so it’s not like it’s a bargain either on the high end.
I’m not trying to argue here and not a fanboy but a top end Surface and iPad are both $1,000+ and I’d much rather have one than the other.
Yeah, but let's be realistic. Go to Microsoft's site for pricing. The Surface starts from about $799, and goes up from there. That's multiple times the cost of the iPad, at the low end for new models can be had for $329 at the Apple site. A huge difference in price. Refurbished models even less, and new boxed items of the previous version still being sold by Apple for $200. The Surface Book starts at $1499. The Surface Studio starts at $2999. These are starting prices! A buyer would be paying much more for a configuration that is worthwhile!
The iPad, in various configurations is cheaper, much much cheaper in cost than the Surface, which is definitely a luxury tech piece. That we do agree on.