2 in 1 tablets

[lodore]

Hello,

Why is it that 2 in 1 tablets like surface pro and google pixel c advertise the keyboard as a major feature yet sell it separately for over £100 when the device are not exactly cheap to start with?

when I saw the announcement for the original surface pro I liked the concept until I discovered the price and was outraged that the keyboard wasn't included and cost over £100. I wouldn't pay that much for a keyboard for my desktop pc and I use that everyday.

[jag272]

If you don't need something really powerful, the ASUS Transformer T100HA is your friend. Below £300 and has the keyboard included, been looking at possibly getting one myself. It is surprising that so many charge such high prices without including the keyboard though.

[DanceswithUnix]

If you don't need something really powerful, the ASUS Transformer T100HA is your friend. Below £300 and has the keyboard included, been looking at possibly getting one myself. It is surprising that so many charge such high prices without including the keyboard though.

Currently £150 at PC World: http://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/comput...37163-pdt.html

[neil.corrigan12]

That is what you call a "Marketing Strategy". Sure it is a 2 in 1 tablet but you won't get the keyboard unless you buy it. And they will tell you to enjoy they 2 in 1 feature it is HIGHLY recommended to purchase the keyboard built for it.

[picture_this]

Google had a developer discount for the Pixel up until recently, 25% off. You dont need to be a developer btw. This offer has finished but with Google IO this week I suspect there will be something else.

Personally it find it good without a keyboard; nice to have the option rather than a loaded price for something I will never use.