FLIGHT OPS NEWSLETTER:

"Pilots may have noticed recent media reports that Microsoft is ceasing production of Surface 3 tablets. Microsoft has confirmed that while customer demand for Surface 3 has been high, inventory is limited - and manufacturing will end in December 2016. The discontinuation of the Surface 3 is a fairly typical part of the product cycle as new technology becomes available."

Yeah, demand is high, that's why they are discontinuing the product. What a load.