Microsoft and Lenovo

[MichaelBarg]

At Build there was some snark about Microsoft really loving Lenovo because they talked so much about their devices during the keynote. Then yesterday I went out to the Microsoft store looking for a new laptop for the wife. I was surprised by the hard-sell on Lenovo products. Of course the X1 ($2000) but everything Lenovo in general. It was very clear that they would be happier if we walked out with an $899 Lenovo than with a $1999 Toshiba or even a Surface Pro at the same price. Anyone else have this experience/know what's up with it?

 

[corkyg]

I've never seen a Microsoft B&M store. Where is this?

 

[BobSwi]

There's less than a hundred and I'd imagine most are either kiosk style or very small:

http://content.microsoftstore.com/lookup?view=allstores

 

[AustinInDallas]

lenovo sells more computers than other people. They are generally cheaper and pretty good quality, and without a shit ton of crap wear slowing down the OS.