Microsoft Surface Pro deals Black Friday 2017: Where to score the best sales

Microsoft new Surface Pro claims to be the "most versatile laptop." Microsoft.com

Find the best places to grab discounted Microsoft Surface Pro this Black Friday.

Microsoft Surface Pro is undeniably among the most flexible laptop-tablet hybrid. Although doubted by critics when it was first introduced in 2013, it has since evolved into a trusted fan-favorite.

The newest model has been widely praised for its superb screen, good battery life, and versatility. There are just a couple of issues. First, it is very expensive. Second, it does not come with its own keyboard. It has to be bought separately, making the set even pricier.

But not this holiday season. The latest Black Friday deals will let customers get the new Surface Pro and keyboard set at a much cheaper price.

The Microsoft website itself has slashed out $329 off the Microsoft Surface Pro Intel Core i5 256 GB model and $229 off the 128 GB model. That makes them just $1,099 and $899, respectively. Not only that, they now come with a free Black Type Cover, which is normally sold for $129.

Amazon is also now offering discounts, ranging from $80 to $215, on various Microsoft Surface Pro configurations. Microsoft Surface Pro Intel Core i5 at 256  GB SSD can now be bought for $1,138. Microsoft Surface Pro Intel Core i7 at 256 GB SSD, 8 GB RAM is available for $1,380; 512 GB SSD, 16 GB RAM at $2,055; and 1 TB SSD, 16 GB RAM for $2,549.

Released in 2015, the predecessor Microsoft Surface Pro 4 can be a bit out of date, but still a reliable and cheaper option. Best Buy is offering a Microsoft Surface Pro 4 Intel Core M and Black Type Cover bundle for $629, or $370 off. It is also available on Amazon at 128 GB SSD, 4 GB RAM, but without the Black Type Cover, for $717.99.

Surface Pro 3, the model that really started it off for the device, is also available in refurbished models. Walmart has a refurbished Microsoft Surface Pro 3 Intel Core i5, 128 GB for just $479.

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