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All About Microsoft reports that Microsoft is further expanding distribution of its Surface RT and Pro devices, starting with authorized resellers in the U.S.



Starting in the U.S., Microsoft is authorizing CDW, CompuCom, En Pointe, Insight, PC Connection, PCM, Softchoice, Softmart, Software House International and Zones to sell Surface Pro and RT devices. "Over the next few months," Microsoft officials said they will authorize commercial distributors and resellers in more countries.

Microsoft also plans to expand its education offer for the Surface RT — offering devices for $199 via qualifying schools and universities purchasing direct from Microsoft — into the commercial channel starting with the U.S. resellers "in the coming weeks," officials said today.
  Microsoft starts selling its Surfaces through resellers