Went into PC World today and they had the Surface Pro 4 i5 4GB ram and 128GB hard drive marked as £429. They are selling off the displays. I bought one, they then say it will take a couple of days as they re-format and get rid of the demo and PC World stuff. They had 3 at Highgate Birmingham, 5 in Worcester, 4 in Kidderminster, 1 in Solihull, so there seems to be plenty around. There is 1 in Selly Oak, the person I spoke with there said it was a demo only, but it isn't, it just needs to be set up. The keypad is not reduced or included. The pen is included, and it will come boxed. In Highgate they had them at full price, but confirmed it was not correct and lowered it to £429. Nationwide INSTORE ONLY Not listed online.
I contacted Microsoft otday via chat and can confirm that they ask for proof of purchase via email and then will restart the warranty.
Here are some store-direct phone numbers, according to 'saynoto0870' London 01322 463990 Birmingham 0121 506 3701 Lincoln 01522 561110 York 01904 680113 Glasgow 0141 221 4052 Newcastle 0191 214 1601
All comments (111)
barmrest
14 Aug 17#1
Are these Surface Pros any better than the older models? I used to use one at work and it frustrated me endlessly, not fit for purpose and I couldn't understand the price.
WalkableBuffalo to barmrest
14 Aug 17#5
They've been pretty fabulous since 3 imo What did you find frustrating about it? Still a little pricing normally but hey
barmrest to WalkableBuffalo
15 Aug 17#16
It was awkward to use as a laptop because the keyboard and trackpad felt really cheap. It was awkward to use as a tablet because Windows doesn't work great on tablets. It couldn't make its mind up whether it wanted to be in tablet or desktop mode. Considering how much it cost I was expecting it to at least be powerful but it often lagged on basic processes. I ended up ditching it after a couple of months and reverting to the tatty old Toshiba laptop I had used before we got the Surface Pros because at least I was comfortable with it. We've since upgraded to some proper Dell laptops so don't have any issues any more.
Stealth_Fox to barmrest
15 Aug 17#33
Had mine i5 4GB since March and I've been impressed. I did buy a Brydge keyboard for it, but to be honest, it works just as well with the type cover. I use mine for 1080P video editing and it doesn't lag. Only issue I've had is the wife doesn't like how loud the keyboard is when typing :smile:
you_gotta_be_kidding
14 Aug 17#2
Ex display, surely the batteries would be knackered
asc91 to you_gotta_be_kidding
14 Aug 17#12
I bought an ex-display Surface Pro 3 - for £400 from Currys, Boxing-day 2015.
I use it for work and at home, so very heavy usage.
I just checked the battery stats from recent charges. Until two weeks ago I was always getting 99-100% of the designed full charge. However this last fortnight there's been a 8% drop in maximum charge, which has sustained. Not sure why or if it's temporary.
daBluone
14 Aug 17#3
No offensive but if you've been in Currys you will see how badly treated display stock is.
brs98 to daBluone
14 Aug 17#4
True, I went to a store with several, compared them and went for one that was on the side without the keyboard and looked in good condition. To be fair, I could not see anything wrong with the others either, and it is still under warranty.
satchef1
14 Aug 17#6
I'll pop in to my local one tomorrow. My first gen machine needs replacing, so if they have one I'm definitely buying.
Cheers for the heads-up :smile:
brs98 to satchef1
14 Aug 17#8
You're welcome, I thought it was a mis-price it was so good
Rustybucket
14 Aug 17#7
Unless this includes a full warranty I wouldn't touch this with a barge pole. At least then you can return it to MS and get a properly refurbished model.
brs98 to Rustybucket
14 Aug 17#9
They told me it will have a full warranty, or else I wouldn't touch it either
Xtrykyr
14 Aug 17#10
Good upgrade. Don't worry about the type cover price either, I just posted a deal regarding how to get a cheap original type cover. Besides, you get a year long guarantee from Microsoft. I used a cheap charger and it fried my surface pro 4. Microsoft just replaced it for me. Was really pumped about that.
AnonAnonAgain
14 Aug 17#11
Few notes some may find useful as I bought a SP3 ex demo last year; -Yes they are allowed to sell it to you, 1 store tried telling me they weren't. -it's really easy to remove the demo mode yourself, you don't have to wait for them to do it. -when you come to register the product on your ms account it may say it's only got a months warranty or something, simply livechat ms support and they'll just ask for a copy of your proof of purchase and renew your warranty online.
brs98 to AnonAnonAgain
15 Aug 17#20
Good one, thanks!
pheyshunt1 to AnonAnonAgain
15 Aug 17#23
thanks mate! might go get one
maltloaf_df
14 Aug 17#13
I love my surface pro 4 I would definitely buy at this price and will pop in my 2 locals tomorrow as mine is the m3 version not the i5. I've had experience with ms returns and warranty claims on 2 band 2's and they have always been quick and efficient so I wouldn't be worried there.
ovi_andre
14 Aug 17#14
battery suks.drains very very fast.....apart of that good tablet
thewolf8u
14 Aug 17#15
Was announced today that over 25% of Surface laptops need repairs in the first year. Buy HP!
tonyt3rry
15 Aug 17#17
I bought one today without even seeing the deal on here I noticed the price when replacing a fire tablet my daughter cracked. they tried to format in store but then told me to come back tomorrow and it will be formatted for me , told me I have full warranty with them too
Laceytr
15 Aug 17#18
I love my new Surface Pro 4.
omneity1
15 Aug 17#19
Great devices when they work, but they do seem to suffer from a relatively high failure rate, which might explain why Currys have so many "ex-display" models to sell.
The manager said that the displays are from Microsoft (obviously) and sent to be used as displays, so all are i5 4GB ram etc, so not customer returns. You can alsways buy the insurance from PC World if worried, they do it for £8/pm.
skinrush
15 Aug 17#22
I bought the m version of this about a month ago and hatred it. If went back took the shop within a couple of days.
Very laggy, and quite a lot of screen touches didn't register. It felt very underpowered as a laptop and not nearly snappy enough to be a tablet.
There i5 version is probably better though.
CoeK to skinrush
15 Aug 17#40
I have the I5 version but having tried the M version in a shop it sounds like yours had an issue, I didn't feel much difference with just the basics.
Babbler
15 Aug 17#24
Was it just surface they were getting rid of or other ex display laptops too?
brs98 to Babbler
15 Aug 17#25
Only saw the Pro i5 on offer, they had an i7 Pro that was not discounted
gordondr1980
15 Aug 17#26
Let the Geese chase begin
brs98 to gordondr1980
15 Aug 17#27
14 in the Birmingham area, according to the PC World stock list he showed me, many others across the UK, but I didn't get a count.
ireallyambob
15 Aug 17#28
Really hope I can pick one of these up today, will check my 2 locals but they never usually have anything in stock!!
brs98 to ireallyambob
15 Aug 17#29
You can phone and reserve according to the salesman I spoke with yesterday, but I decided to go in and take my pick instead.
captainbeaky
15 Aug 17#30
It's a more generous saving than you often see on ex-display stock
S.c.0.TT.y
15 Aug 17#31
Anyone have any luck with any store in Glasgow?
Just rang up the national hotline and the advisor checked and said theres only one in the country and its at full price... and also that "they shouldnt be selling ex-demos"
brs98 to S.c.0.TT.y
15 Aug 17#32
Call your local store direct, if possible, try 'saynoto0870' website for most local PC World stores direct line
muckspreader1
15 Aug 17#34
Everything Microsoft touches ends up a dud.Just look at the garbage phones they tried to push and ended up putting Nokia in an early grave.Purchased the 12.9 iPad pro and love it.Better customer support better apps better eco system better product.Wouldnt touch anything Microsoft put their name on.
CoeK to muckspreader1
15 Aug 17#39
Aye of course.
cunninghamster
15 Aug 17#35
Has anyone got the code for this item to make it easier to search in store?
I found when I got the Surface Pro 3 ex display stock last year it was easier to walk in, get them to do a stock check on the number and then you know where it's in stock.
Anyone?
brs98 to cunninghamster
15 Aug 17#36
I am not sure this is it, on my receipt it says 1x 0000149485 £429.97. My memory says that he inputed a code beginning with '7', so it may not be the stock number.
Pin4matics to brs98
15 Aug 17#37
This is correct this is the stock code 149485
cunninghamster
15 Aug 17#38
It looks like it would be 149485 is the number that they'd search for. Thanks!
stuart_75
15 Aug 17#41
Ringing customer services is a waste of time, just tried. Didnt have a clue what I was talking about.
CoeK
15 Aug 17#42
Never used one before the SP4 but it's as good as any laptop I've used, and more portable. I suppose it depends what you need though as with most things.
bestbuy123
15 Aug 17#43
Would never buy ex display especially from shops like currys or pc world where little kids poke the screen and damage items
priceyrice
15 Aug 17#44
Anyone had any luck with stores in west yorkshire? Tried calling them all and no pick up and customer services had no idea about the offer. As on holiday until Thursday i can't go check either.
Cheers
brs98
15 Aug 17#45
York 01904 680113
priceyrice
15 Aug 17#46
Thank you! Unfortunately some french lady says she won't connect me! Managed to get through to Halifax who suggested there's some stock in another branch in West Yorkshire so will try them! Here's hoping!
captainbeaky
15 Aug 17#47
I also returned my core m surface after a couple of days - very sluggish.
Joshm74
15 Aug 17#48
Sold out in PC World Tottenham Court Road.
CoeK
15 Aug 17#49
I only had a quick play in the shop, nothing over complicated.
Dealmessiah
15 Aug 17#50
That'll be the last thing on my mind.
I'm thinking knackered displays, buttons et al, from the grubby customer's fingers.
I'd avoid this "deal" like the plague.
mark_man_utd
15 Aug 17#51
Sold out in Livingston and Falkirk
muckspreader1
15 Aug 17#52
Please you agree.Dont waste your money. :kissing_heart:
CoeK
15 Aug 17#53
Not sure what language we are speaking now.
morrig
15 Aug 17#54
Demo stuff might be sluggish because they might not have updated the software .
Th3.Ripper
15 Aug 17#55
I won an i7 256gb version of this the other day, can't wait for it to arrive. I've got a surface 2 at the moment, will be a big change
brs98
15 Aug 17#56
They wouldn't let me have it until they removed all their stuff, so it should be all updated, I got a call an hour ago and it is ready for pickup.
leelukehope
15 Aug 17#57
A 3 year old heavily used device still had 99-100% of its design capacity? For that to be true Microsoft would have to be using some pretty special battery tech. Even if it wasn't used at all for 3 years it's highly unlikely it would be 99-100%. Even 8% is pretty decent.
S.c.0.TT.y
15 Aug 17#58
None in East Kilbride.
When I asked staff they didnt have a clue. The guy then asked he could help further if there was a stock code which I gave thanks to a previous poster and was told "there must be an error as that is display stock and we don't sell that, it goes back to Microsoft"
brs98
15 Aug 17#59
I had a floor person told me that, then a manager said no, it is for sale, that the £429 is the discounted display price. I am about to go pick mine up after they reformatted it for me.
googley2
15 Aug 17#60
I wish I hadnt seen this but I had too - needed a Pro 4 and found one in Tamworth, there is still one left there @£429, got them to give me £30 discount off 3 years insurance as a child will be using it. This includes Worldwide Cover and a replacement if necessary, within 7 days. Daughter is just setting it up so if an 11 year old can do it I had no intention of paying Currys £35 for that! Keyboard was around £115 (cant quite remember) so looking for one of these now - any help with that please?
1 left in Solihull around 4pm, 1 in Coventry and a few singles in stores around Birmingham. No point ringing the main number as they havent a clue, best to go in store to any branch and get them to do a stock check - which I did, the one in my store was damaged so they checked local stores. Rang up and got it reserved till I got there.
googley2
15 Aug 17#61
For those checking in store take the code number, makes a lot of difference to staff when you have it (quoted further up in the post).
brs98
15 Aug 17#62
They didn't charge me for setting it up, so I let them, otherwise I could have done it fairly easy. The manager didn't want me having their PC World stuff. And I didn't want it.
richyyourgodandmaster
15 Aug 17#63
Worked at currys, would never buy x display stock as it's been running from open to store close 7 days a week for 6-9 months. Several hundred people a week touching and poking at it, not worth the hassle. Even when I worked there most staff would try avoid doing to ex display sales as 90% of the time you'd end up with an angry customer when problems became evident.
yabbas
15 Aug 17#64
Brilliant - bagged one from Manchester - last one, they even threw in a Blue Type Cover :-)
Checked and all is well, at this price its a no-brainer! One year warranty, backed by Micro$oft.
Bendown
15 Aug 17#65
I would be more concerned over the battery life after being on in the shop for 12 hours per day
MIDURIX
15 Aug 17#66
12 hours a day. Sounds like a good battery life to me. Wife would be happy with that.
spodham
15 Aug 17#67
Someone else posted earlier in this thread about his deal, if you are willing to put in a bit of effort Xtrykyr I think it was. Thank you!
Cex also have the type covers for £58 I think. People have said they got what looked like new boxed ones, but ymmv. I saw those on deals here quite some time ago.
satchef1
15 Aug 17#68
My local wouldn't sell me their display model.
Hopefully there's some left in Brum tomorrow.
Interloper
15 Aug 17#69
Third party version for £36 here - it's actually pretty good if you can live with US layout: amzn.eu/0Ix…TJ6
Schmutz
15 Aug 17#70
I bought a SP4 when it came out and I really wanted to like it, but the battery drained over time and it wouldn't go into "sleep" so always needed to be powered up when opened. Other than those two deal breakers, it is a total beauty of a machine. I ended up getting an xps 13 infinity display and since, I have heard the two issues I listed above have been completely fixed so if that is the case, that makes this an amazing deal (if its on ok condition and the battery isn't on the brink of dying - based on other comments, could be true...).
brs98
15 Aug 17#71
I now have mine, and at 100% battery, it says it has 6 hours and 3 minutes of power. I have no idea if that is normal or not, just saying.
brs98
15 Aug 17#72
There was at 7:30pm, as I picked up mine and heard a store person telling someone where they could get one-they said Selly Oak and another store I didn't catch, but I heard them say there was a couple left.
Pin4matics
16 Aug 17#73
HI all: i have purchased this surface yesterday from nottingham. when i tried to register it with Microsoft they it is showing it is expired already. when i contacted Microsoft services they told there is no way to extend the manufacturer warranty. see attached image. if you are happy with currys pc world national uk warrenty. go ahead. if you want international warranty. Stop. hope it helps.
Mattevansc3
16 Aug 17#74
There's loads of issues with Consumer Reports. Firstly, they don't ask or confirm that the people filling out the surveys actually own the tablet in question. They don't say of the 90,000 surveyed how many used a Surface tablet. They don't ask or specify how long someone had the tablet for. They don't even report the severity or frequency of the issues quoted. Last year they went after Apple over battery concerns and were criticized for the same reasons that time as well.
Consumer Reports is also struggling getting younger members to subscribe to it so they are getting in the habit of tabloid-esque headlines without actually providing the facts to back it up.
priceyrice
16 Aug 17#75
That's good, mine is a couple of years old now and last 3 hours.
brs98
16 Aug 17#76
I would go back to the store and ask the manager what gives, as I was told it is a full warranty.
Jaji
16 Aug 17#77
What if you get a warranty with accidental cover. You will get a brand new replacement?? Just considering all options
brs98
16 Aug 17#78
I just spoke via chat with Microsoft, and they are sending me an email, if I send them proof of purchase they will re-start the warranty, I can confirm. So it will have the full warranty.
Saardine123
16 Aug 17#79
Hiya, could someone pop lease check stock for me around the Romford/Hornchurch/Chadwell Heath area, I've called two stores and they don't seem to have a clue about the offer
Jaji
16 Aug 17#80
Is it worth buying anti virus and Microsoft license and office??
Jaji
16 Aug 17#81
Please help
t3rryg00dacre
16 Aug 17#82
6 in stock at wakefield pc world Well 5 now lol
captainbeaky
16 Aug 17#83
This will come with a licensed copy of Windows 10 which has it's own built in antivirus software. There are are other free or paid antivirus products available which have their own merits / limitations. You should be be able to get a free trial of Windows office so you can evaluate whether you need it or not - again there other free & cheaper alternatives available or you can get a cheap Microsoft office license from eBay (see relevant posts on HUKDs).
captainbeaky
16 Aug 17#84
All display models? Must be a big shop.
priceyrice
16 Aug 17#85
Oh man any chance you can delete this and re-post it tomorrow lol. Currently in France flying back tonight and want to ensure these ones do not go lol. Phoned all West Yorkshire ones yesterday to try and find some stock. Now concerned they will get picked up!
alterantively would chuck you 20 quid if you pick up another lol!
t3rryg00dacre to priceyrice
16 Aug 17#86
So theres actually 3 sorry to make it worse lol but theres some in huddersfield and leeds acroding to the system
priceyrice to t3rryg00dacre
16 Aug 17#87
Good to know about other stores, will drive back to Leeds from London tonight and hopefully get one first thing in the morning!
Cheers
cheapster0000
16 Aug 17#88
Got one from the B'ham highgate store yesterday. Excellent condition. Pen was slightly damaged but i just picked out another 1. Really pleased so far.
Now looking for a type cover. Tempted to go for an original but foreign AZERTY one (pro3 version), as dead cheap on ebay, and modify it. Got a small bluetooth keyboard to use in the meanwhile though.
ireallyambob to cheapster0000
16 Aug 17#90
RussellHeap
16 Aug 17#89
Just got one from preston ..told me they werent for sale till i quoted the item number149485 then they said oh ok and sold me one. Same pristine. Rang pc world later bout warranty n they said 12 month standard warranty. Battery not looking great though 57% and 2hr left
treasuresfather
16 Aug 17#91
Popped in to Selly Oak and asked if they had any - said they had two, but they were minus the power supplies - refused to lower the price accordingly so I left - said the power supply is specific to the surface pro and is liable to be pinched as it was on display. Would be useful to know if anyone else came across same issue.
tonyt3rry to treasuresfather
19 Aug 17#106
they reset mine for me, I had to provide proof of purchase. Im not sure if the battery is good on mine but the report says its charge capacity is not the same as the design capacity so im debating to use the ms warranty and go with the refurb from ms where it will have a brand spank battery in it
r9997 to tonyt3rry
22 Aug 17#107
Any left of these in NW?
t3rryg00dacre
16 Aug 17#92
Just a quick update theres 1 left at wakefield still as of closing tonight
but it has no pen and they will not discount at all - make sure it has the charger as they said they had mine then "lost it" then found it again just before closing
They forced me to wait for them to "set it up" which was super annoying...when i went in at closing they just started it so I demanded it as they were just messing me around
tips demand to take it there and then and do the "set up" yourself
Lukeyprice
16 Aug 17#93
Demand it?... wow you seem pleasant. Those people in shops aren't your slaves.
t3rryg00dacre to Lukeyprice
16 Aug 17#94
it was only due to them messing me around, was quite annoyed by the time i went back
priceyrice
16 Aug 17#95
Quick update. Huddersfield and Wakefield put of stock. Called up end of day and sold out apparently. Really annoyed I missed out on this while away. Oh well. See what's floating around on eBay
googley2 to priceyrice
17 Aug 17#97
Dont call the stores, you have to go in with the code number, give them that and they can do a check on locations near to you.
Not from Currys, get off Ebay got Kaspersky @£10 and keys for MS Office can be purchased very cheap. Been running mine for 4 months now no problems. Set the software to download and leave the PC for a few hours when you come back its finished.
googley2
17 Aug 17#96
Not from Currys, get off Ebay got Kaspersky @£10 and keys for MS Office can be purchased very cheap. Been running mine for 4 months now no problems. Set the software to download and leave the PC for a few hours when you come back its finished.
Lukeyprice
17 Aug 17#98
Curry's will usually have a decent deal on antivirus when you buy something with them. I'd get that. Can work out super cheap. Office wise, I never buy copies online, can get dodgy ones.
SPT101
17 Aug 17#99
I just got one brand new boxed in Andover (last one) - however they told me there are 2 available in Basingstoke if that's any use for anyone.
maltloaf_df to SPT101
17 Aug 17#100
There are 2 in Gloucester with the product code mentioned here written on in pencil but the assistant told me they aren't allowed to sell them as they belong to Microsoft. I asked him to check but he refused.
weelawser
17 Aug 17#101
Picked one up on Wednesday but a warning for all expecting a full year warranty with Microsoft, I am just off the phone with them and they categorically stated that they will not restart the warranty period from date of purchase. Effectively when you go to register the surface pro the date that is stated on the webpage is the date warranty ends with Microsoft. However after calling Currys/PC World they have stated that the warranty will be honoured by them for a full year from date of purchase and that includes batteries.........How good their cover is I have no idea ? Question now is do I return it or take a chance on Currys/PC world warranty ?
weelawser to weelawser
17 Aug 17#103
I can only speak from my own experience when trying to register my Surface Pro today, spoke with someone on chat and then referred to Microsoft technical department on the phone today, After the comments from other posters i was surprised so then contacted Currys who then confirmed to me over the phone, so keep hold of your receipt.
RussellHeap to weelawser
22 Aug 17#108
Only hax mine three days and it wouldnt charge. Took it back to a different store and they exchanged it for another ex demo. Only prob now this battery showing 99% and only 2hr 30 left. May be a bad decision buying this
pheyshunt1 to weelawser
24 Aug 17#110
Anyone know if these are still in stock?
namg989
17 Aug 17#102
Which is it? I'm seeing that Microsoft extended @brs98 warranty but @weelawser is saying Microsoft won't?
brs98
17 Aug 17#104
UPDATE: I received the following
from Microsoft today: "How are you doing today? As
promised I`m sending you the e-mail due to the fact that I have an update in
regards this case of yours. I have escalated the case and it seems that my
colleagues won`t be able to update the warranty details, due to the fact that
your device is a DEMO device, meaning that those devices are sold to the
retailers and usually yyou should not get one of those. The only available
solution will be to go back to the place of purchase so they can change the
device and provide you with another device, not a DEMO one. I hope you will
understand. Thank you for your time!"
tonyt3rry
19 Aug 17#105
better battery life than mine, I did manage to get them to renew my warranty so I plan on rma the surface at some point and most prob sell it on, not really impressed with the battery life and other issues it seems to be plagued by when looking online
MohamedGargab
23 Aug 17#109
Went to Brentford's and it's not there
rab4169
9 Oct 17#111
Here’s how you can find out how many life cycles you have consumed so far:
Press + RType ‘CMD‘ then Type ‘powercfg /batteryreport‘ within the Command Prompt window then .This will create a file called ‘battery-report.html’ at some location that you need to note down in the Command Prompt.Use the file explorer to navigate through to the report file.When you open it, you will see the report with lots of information on the battery usage. You will also find the number of life cycles you have consumed on your Surface (see – ‘CYCLE COUNT’ field).
![Fresh Breakfast Meat Box (Using code) @ Campbells Meat [Haggis / Lorne Sausage / Bacon / Black Pudding & More]](/images/topics/208684_1.jpg)
![[Xbox One] Q. u. b. e: Director's Cut on Deals with Gold](/images/topics/208716_1.jpg)
Opening post
They are selling off the displays.
I bought one, they then say it will take a couple of days as they re-format and get rid of the demo and PC World stuff.
They had 3 at Highgate Birmingham, 5 in Worcester, 4 in Kidderminster, 1 in Solihull, so there seems to be plenty around.
There is 1 in Selly Oak, the person I spoke with there said it was a demo only, but it isn't, it just needs to be set up.
The keypad is not reduced or included.
The pen is included, and it will come boxed.
In Highgate they had them at full price, but confirmed it was not correct and lowered it to £429.
Nationwide
INSTORE ONLY
Not listed online.
I contacted Microsoft otday via chat and can confirm that they ask for proof of purchase via email and then will restart the warranty.
Here are some store-direct phone numbers, according to 'saynoto0870'
London 01322 463990
Birmingham 0121 506 3701
Lincoln 01522 561110
York 01904 680113
Glasgow 0141 221 4052
Newcastle 0191 214 1601
All comments (111)
What did you find frustrating about it? Still a little pricing normally but hey
I use it for work and at home, so very heavy usage.
I just checked the battery stats from recent charges. Until two weeks ago I was always getting 99-100% of the designed full charge. However this last fortnight there's been a 8% drop in maximum charge, which has sustained. Not sure why or if it's temporary.
Cheers for the heads-up :smile:
-Yes they are allowed to sell it to you, 1 store tried telling me they weren't.
-it's really easy to remove the demo mode yourself, you don't have to wait for them to do it.
-when you come to register the product on your ms account it may say it's only got a months warranty or something, simply livechat ms support and they'll just ask for a copy of your proof of purchase and renew your warranty online.
"Refurbished" customer returns?
Microsoft Surface devices fail on reliability: Consumer Reports
You can alsways buy the insurance from PC World if worried, they do it for £8/pm.
Just rang up the national hotline and the advisor checked and said theres only one in the country and its at full price... and also that "they shouldnt be selling ex-demos"
I found when I got the Surface Pro 3 ex display stock last year it was easier to walk in, get them to do a stock check on the number and then you know where it's in stock.
Anyone?
Cheers
I'm thinking knackered displays, buttons et al, from the grubby customer's fingers.
I'd avoid this "deal" like the plague.
When I asked staff they didnt have a clue. The guy then asked he could help further if there was a stock code which I gave thanks to a previous poster and was told "there must be an error as that is display stock and we don't sell that, it goes back to Microsoft"
1 left in Solihull around 4pm, 1 in Coventry and a few singles in stores around Birmingham.
No point ringing the main number as they havent a clue, best to go in store to any branch and get them to do a stock check - which I did, the one in my store was damaged so they checked local stores. Rang up and got it reserved till I got there.
Checked and all is well, at this price its a no-brainer! One year warranty, backed by Micro$oft.
hotukdeals.com/dea…873
Cex also have the type covers for £58 I think. People have said they got what looked like new boxed ones, but ymmv. I saw those on deals here quite some time ago.
Hopefully there's some left in Brum tomorrow.
i have purchased this surface yesterday from nottingham.
when i tried to register it with Microsoft they it is showing it is expired already. when i contacted Microsoft services they told there is no way to extend the manufacturer warranty. see attached image.
if you are happy with currys pc world national uk warrenty. go ahead. if you want international warranty. Stop.
hope it helps.
Consumer Reports is also struggling getting younger members to subscribe to it so they are getting in the habit of tabloid-esque headlines without actually providing the facts to back it up.
Well 5 now lol
alterantively would chuck you 20 quid if you pick up another lol!
Cheers
Now looking for a type cover. Tempted to go for an original but foreign AZERTY one (pro3 version), as dead cheap on ebay, and modify it. Got a small bluetooth keyboard to use in the meanwhile though.
Would be useful to know if anyone else came across same issue.
theres 1 left at wakefield still as of closing tonight
but it has no pen and they will not discount at all - make sure it has the charger as they said they had mine then "lost it" then found it again just before closing
They forced me to wait for them to "set it up" which was super annoying...when i went in at closing they just started it so I demanded it as they were just messing me around
tips demand to take it there and then and do the "set up" yourself
Not from Currys, get off Ebay got Kaspersky @£10 and keys for MS Office can be purchased very cheap. Been running mine for 4 months now no problems. Set the software to download and leave the PC for a few hours when you come back its finished.
However after calling Currys/PC World they have stated that the warranty will be honoured by them for a full year from date of purchase and that includes batteries.........How good their cover is I have no idea ?
Question now is do I return it or take a chance on Currys/PC world warranty ?
"How are you doing today? As promised I`m sending you the e-mail due to the fact that I have an update in regards this case of yours. I have escalated the case and it seems that my colleagues won`t be able to update the warranty details, due to the fact that your device is a DEMO device, meaning that those devices are sold to the retailers and usually yyou should not get one of those. The only available solution will be to go back to the place of purchase so they can change the device and provide you with another device, not a DEMO one. I hope you will understand. Thank you for your time!"
Press