Microsoft Surface already backordered in US, sells out in UK
(Read article summary)Microsoft is bullish about the future of Windows 8 and the Surface tablet. Others aren't so sure.
Ordered a Microsoft Surface tablet? You may not see it for several weeks.
Although Microsoft is expected to officially start selling its Windows 8-powered tablet later this week, demand for the device has reportedly been high in the US, and delivery of many pre-ordered Surfaces has been pushed back for several weeks. Meanwhile, according to ZDNet, in England, the 32GB Surface, which retails for £399 has sold out completely. (Other models appear to still be available.)
In a statement obtained by CNET, Microsoft said that consumers unable to order a Surface online could go to a brick-and-mortar Microsoft outlet, where stock would be more plentiful.
"Online availability adjusts based on orders and inventory," Microsoft said "Regardless of online availability, beginning Oct. 26, 2012, all three Surface SKUs will be available for purchase at all Microsoft Store locations in the United States and Canada, including in all 34 new holiday stores."
