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128GB Microsoft Surface Duo GSM Unlocked Dual-Screen Android Smartphone

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$289

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BuyDig has Microsoft Surface Duo GSM Unlocked Dual-Screen Android Smartphone (Glacier, 128GB or 256GB) on sale for the prices listed. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Editor iconian for finding this deal.

Note: Includes one year CPS Extended warranty which will be auto-added to cart.

Available:Specs (128GB):
  • 8.1" 2700x1800 resolution AMOLED display (dual screen mode / 3:2 aspect ratio) w/ 360° hinge
  • 5.6" 1800x1350 AMOLED display (folded position / 4:3 aspect ratio)
  • Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 octa-core chipset w/ Adreno 640 graphics
  • 6GB RAM
  • 128GB UFS 3.0 storage (note: no microSD card slot)
  • Main / selfie camera: 11 MP (wide) w/ up to 4K 60fps video recording
  • 802.11ac WiFi / Bluetooth 5.0
  • Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
  • USB 3.1 Type-C port w/ 18W fast charging
  • 3577 mAh lithium-ion battery
  • Android 10 (upgradable to Android 11)
  • 4G LTE mobile data connectivity (GSM unlocked)
  • NFC: No
  • 3.5mm headphone jack: No

Editor's Notes

Written by powerfuldoppler | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • This price is $37.95 lower (11% savings) than the list price of $326.95.
  • About this product:
  • About this store:
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Written by iconian | Staff
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BuyDig has Microsoft Surface Duo GSM Unlocked Dual-Screen Android Smartphone (Glacier, 128GB or 256GB) on sale for the prices listed. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Editor iconian for finding this deal.

Note: Includes one year CPS Extended warranty which will be auto-added to cart.

Available:Specs (128GB):
  • 8.1" 2700x1800 resolution AMOLED display (dual screen mode / 3:2 aspect ratio) w/ 360° hinge
  • 5.6" 1800x1350 AMOLED display (folded position / 4:3 aspect ratio)
  • Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 octa-core chipset w/ Adreno 640 graphics
  • 6GB RAM
  • 128GB UFS 3.0 storage (note: no microSD card slot)
  • Main / selfie camera: 11 MP (wide) w/ up to 4K 60fps video recording
  • 802.11ac WiFi / Bluetooth 5.0
  • Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
  • USB 3.1 Type-C port w/ 18W fast charging
  • 3577 mAh lithium-ion battery
  • Android 10 (upgradable to Android 11)
  • 4G LTE mobile data connectivity (GSM unlocked)
  • NFC: No
  • 3.5mm headphone jack: No

Editor's Notes

Written by powerfuldoppler | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • This price is $37.95 lower (11% savings) than the list price of $326.95.
  • About this product:
  • About this store:
    • Information about BuyDig's return policy here.

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Written by iconian | Staff

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minnus
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This price range was great a year or so ago when then Duo2 was newer. Now it's like a relic. I bought this for $340 (256gb; unlocked) last year out of curiosity. I've used it recently as well with the newest updates. It's usable, but far from ideal.

The Duo is a first gen product and it feels like one. Wait for the Duo2 to drop or go with another phone all together.
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Price has stubbornly hovered around $300 for a long time. I don't think they really want to sell these.

Also note that these don't support 5G and that's now a must for any new phone purchase IMO.
vet3shaws
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This 4G device is the fastest 4G I've ever seen, pulling down 400 MBps on Speedtest often. 5G isn't everywhere and when it is, it's congested.

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This price range was great a year or so ago when then Duo2 was newer. Now it's like a relic. I bought this for $340 (256gb; unlocked) last year out of curiosity. I've used it recently as well with the newest updates. It's usable, but far from ideal.

The Duo is a first gen product and it feels like one. Wait for the Duo2 to drop or go with another phone all together.
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Price has stubbornly hovered around $300 for a long time. I don't think they really want to sell these.

Also note that these don't support 5G and that's now a must for any new phone purchase IMO.
Last edited by MadPup September 23, 2022 at 10:07 AM.
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Quote from MadPup :
Price has stubbornly hovered around $300 for a long time. I don't think they really want to sell these.

Also note that these don't support 5G and that's now a must for any new phone purchase IMO.
This 4G device is the fastest 4G I've ever seen, pulling down 400 MBps on Speedtest often. 5G isn't everywhere and when it is, it's congested.
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DoodleJinx
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Quote from MadPup :
Price has stubbornly hovered around $300 for a long time. I don't think they really want to sell these.

Also note that these don't support 5G and that's now a must for any new phone purchase IMO.
I don't think there are a lot of Duo 1s in the market (used or new). These resellers probably bought these from Microsoft in bulk for $200-300 and want to make a profit reselling them to us. Microsoft isn't making any more of the Duo 1s to hold a fire sale. So, my guess is that we won't see prices any lower than this level.

Also, Microsoft must've learnt from their Duo 1 experience and manufactured a lot less Duo 2s than the Duo 1 after adjusting their expectations. So, we probably won't see a fire sale on the Duo 2s.
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Wrong thread sorry about that folks.
Last edited by jcasmus September 24, 2022 at 10:20 AM.
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miotch
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Quote from jcasmus :
I just received this and it's clearly used. I would NOT describe it as open box as BuyDug does. I'm returning, scratches, smell, and all.
These are listed as "new"...?
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Quote from jcasmus :
I just received this and it's clearly used. I would NOT describe it as open box as BuyDug does. I'm returning, scratches, smell, and all.
Are you sure that you are replying to the proper thread? These are new, but there are other threads on Slickdeals for open box.

EDIT: Did you buy it from Buydig through eBay, then you're in the wrong thread?
Last edited by dougpaw57 September 23, 2022 at 05:15 PM.

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Quote from miotch :
These are listed as "new"...?
I see "open box closeout", not new, for the 256GB.
Last edited by ThriftyDime650 September 23, 2022 at 06:09 PM.
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Quote from ThriftyDime650 :
I see "open box closeout", not new, for the 256GB.
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If these are new, this is well worth the price. Love mine.
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jcasmus
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Quote from dougpaw57 :
Are you sure that you are replying to the proper thread? These are new, but there are other threads on Slickdeals for open box.

EDIT: Did you buy it from Buydig through eBay, then you're in the wrong thread?
Sorry! Yes wrong thread.
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Quote from vet3shaws :
This 4G device is the fastest 4G I've ever seen, pulling down 400 MBps on Speedtest often. 5G isn't everywhere and when it is, it's congested.
And where I live in the boonies, we get 5G service from Tmobile, but zero 4G Tmobile. We've tried it with friend's phones -- we're in a hole unfortunately. Before the 3G shutdown, we had 1 bar of 3G Sprint and that was it.

One of their cellular resellers (Boost, ugh) forced us to migrate our handhelds since they were 3G only -- and the freebie Android they gave us had a 5G radio. We went from soberingly zero reception to 2 bars of service.

What I'm saying though -- 5G isn't a boogeyman like you're claiming it to be. Sometimes it's actually useful for some people.
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Quote from LavenderPickle7682 :
And where I live in the boonies, we get 5G service from Tmobile, but zero 4G Tmobile. We've tried it with friend's phones -- we're in a hole unfortunately. Before the 3G shutdown, we had 1 bar of 3G Sprint and that was it.

One of their cellular resellers (Boost, ugh) forced us to migrate our handhelds since they were 3G only -- and the freebie Android they gave us had a 5G radio. We went from soberingly zero reception to 2 bars of service.

What I'm saying though -- 5G isn't a boogeyman like you're claiming it to be. Sometimes it's actually useful for some people.
5G is needed jn your case. In reply to,
"Price has stubbornly hovered around $300 for a long time. I don't think they really want to sell these.

Also note that these don't support 5G and that's now a must for any new phone purchase IMO."

I tested in 3 different cities. I used 2 devices two newer 5G phones on Verizon, a Samsung S21 and Microsoft Surface Duo 2. The original Surface Duo was faster on 4G. YMMV. I shared my real world tests.

This phone went from $1,500 originally to less than $300 sometimes. Overpriced, but for early adopters. Microsoft has improved it so much!

That being said, the SD2 has seriously improved user responsiveness and usability and reliability. Best at multi-tasking, even over the Fold4, which I'm typing on right now. Fold4 is better in every other way.

I'll keep my SD1 to install full Windows 11 on it. I'll possibly sell my SD2 if I decide against the Fold4. There's a lot of helpful owners on the Duo reddit that Iearn from. Be cautious with those who only review devices, without real long term usage. I'm a serious Samsung fan who has a hard time leaving these dual screen devices. The big single screen hasn't sold me yet.
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