Microsoft Refutes Surface Pro 3 Rumor, Says Tablet is Here to Stay

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News of the Surface Pro 3's demise have been greatly exaggerated

It's not too often that Microsoft addresses rumors and speculation floating through cyberspace, so the fact that it stood up in defense of its Surface Pro 3 tablet amid talk that it's planning to cancel the product line is telling. Straight and to the point, Microsoft took to its Surface blog to reiterate to businesses (and anyone else) that it's not planning to discontinue the Surface Pro 3. Period.
"Businesses can buy with confidence. We are here to stay," Microsoft stated. "At Microsoft, we believe in the future of mobile computing, and with Surface, we have brought a unique perspective to market that meets the needs of many mobile professionals, businesses, educational institutions, and government organizations."
It was Digitimes that threw the rumor out there suggesting that weak sales prompted Microsoft to rethink things and ultimately decide to scrap its Surface product line. The site also cited financial losses of around $1.7 billion attributed to Microsoft's first- and second-generation Surface tablets.
Microsoft responded in a long-winded blog post saying that Surface Pro 3 is "off to a strong start with both individuals and businesses."
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