Who still wants a first-gen Surface tablet? Apparently, many people still do. Heads up! The Microsoft Surface with 32 GB storage is available at eBay for $179 with free shipping. They are refurbished models, which still include 1-year limited hardware warranty. Interested in the tablet? Better act fast, because the seller has sold over 400 units already since this morning.
The Microsoft Surface Tablet with Windows RT features a 10.6 inch HD touchscreen. It may supplement your laptop and Windows Phone nicely. In addition to the 32 GB internal storage, it comes with a USB 2.0 interface, microSD card slot, and supports WiFi connectivity with 2x2 MIMO antenna. You can read our full Surface Tablet review for more details.
Originally priced at $499 when it came out, you can now buy it for just $179 on eBay. Are you getting one... or two? Let us know in the comments!
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