“what mean by this *Tablet sold inactivated. Activation done in-store. Activation fees may apply ?”
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The activation refers to Microsoft Windows Activation. When you login for the first time, and go straight to Computer settings, you may see that the Windows is not active. Clicking on "Activate Windows" will take you to Microsoft website, and Windows will be authenticated. In most cases, when you login for the first time using a Microsoft email account (e.g. hotmail, live, outlook, etc.), you wouldn't need to Activate. Within a day or so, Windows will authenticate itself, without you even noticing. It will happen in the background. In short, don't worry. Activation/License Authentication is an automated process because Surface uses a built-in (lets call it) hardware key that Microsoft recognizes.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Not sure. I turned mine on and it walked me through the activation process. They may want to charge you for activation in the store (hence the charge). Don't bother, you can do it yourself
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.I do not rally know what it is about. I bought my from BestBuy with home delivery and no activation was required (except the Windows one when run for the first time) but no additional fees.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.This is just like your cell phone minus the cell service. Most electronics go through some activation process to be fully functional. With these its most likely has something to do with licesnces for programs and the operating system.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.That's not real accurate, the only activation that needs done is when it first starts up. You can do this easily in your house as long as you have wifi. (If you don't have wifi available to you you're probably not really going to enjoy a Surface :) )
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.This must be some sort of misprint. The unit is fully activated and ready to go out of the box.
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