Microsoft launched its 10.6-inch Surface RT tablet late last year. Running a scaled down version of Windows 8, the tablet's keyboard and office tools allow users to perform work-related tasks.

W anna buy one of Microsoft’s Surface RT tablets? Assuming you live in the U.S. or Canada, the company is now throwing in one of its Touch Cover or Type Cover keyboard add-ons at no extra charge ...

Price though will be the same as what the Microsoft store is claiming — $499 for the 32 GB version of Surface RT sans the keypad cover.