Microsoft sale trims prices on Surface Pro 4, Band 2 - CNET

Consumers eyeing Microsoft's Surface Pro 4 tablet or Band 2 activity tracker can save some cash thanks to a new sale.

The Surface Pro 4 comes in five variations, each now on sale for $100 off the usual retail price at the Microsoft Store. The offer is good through February 27. The Microsoft Band 2 is on sale for $200, a savings of $50, through February 20. Consumers can take advantage of the discounts through Microsoft's website and its retail stores in the US and Puerto Rico.

Launched in October, the Surface Pro 4 is the latest iteration of Microsoft's popular tablet that can convert into a laptop via an attachable keyboard. The Band 2 is Microsoft's newest entry in the market for fitness and activity trackers.

With sales of traditional PCs still weak, hybrid devices have been one of the few growth areas and a way for Microsoft to push the Windows 10 operating system. But the Surface Pro 4 competes with similar devices from Lenovo, Dell and other vendors. The Band 2 also faces mounting competition, not just against other activity trackers but also smartwatches that include health features.