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Microsoft has cut the price of HP's Elite x3 and Desk Dock bundle by £50 - but £639.99 is still a high price to pay for a device that was announced a year and a half ago, in the face of newer rivals.

Microsoft had been offering $300 off HP's Windows 10 Mobile flagship with the Desk Dock accessory, but it's now reduced that discount to $200. That's still a lot less than its price at HP.com.

After months of unpredictable price rises and reductions, HP appeared to have permanently cut the price of the Elite x3 and Desk Dock to £549 this week. Now, it's increased it again to £673.20.

Last month, HP cut the price of the Elite x3 and Desk Dock bundle by 18%. Now, the company has removed any indication that this is a temporary discount, permanently setting the bundle's price at £549.

Following months of unexplained price rises and reductions on the Windows 10 Mobile flagship, HP has now slashed 18% off its Elite x3 and Desk Dock bundle, cutting its price to £549.

After months of price increases and reductions, HP is now hoping to entice more people to buy its high-end Windows phone and desktop dock by offering them £150 cashback, with no trade-in required.

A few weeks after slashing $200 off HP's Windows 10 Mobile flagship bundle, the Microsoft Store has again cut its price by 25% - but this time, there's no indication that this is a temporary offer.

A month ago, the Elite x3 with Desk Dock was priced at £757.20 from HP. That bundle is now available for £174 less - and you can still get up to £500 cashback for trading in your current handset.

Microsoft cut $200 off the Elite x3 and Desk Dock bundle in the US a few weeks ago, and that deal was due to expire on March 31 - but the company has quietly extended it until the end of April.

You can now pre-order Samsung's DeX Station, designed for the PC-like desktop experience on its new Galaxy S8 and S8+. It includes a cooling fan, USB-A and Ethernet ports, and a USB-C charging port.

HP is offering a new 'Elite x3 Solution Bundle', which includes its Windows 10 Mobile flagship, Desk Dock, Wireless Charger, and more. It's priced at $719 - that's a savings of $197 on the full price.

Microsoft has cut $200 off the price of HP's high-end Windows 10 Mobile handset, reducing it to $599, including the Desk Dock accessory. This latest deal will remain available for several weeks.

It's not at all clear what HP's pricing strategy for the Elite x3 is in the UK, as the company continues to raise and reduce its cost every few weeks. Yet again, it's increased to £757.20.

HP launched the Elite x3 in the UK this summer, priced at £706.80, including the Desk Dock. But now, the company has reduced its cost by just under 5% - and it appears to be a permanent price cut.

After offering the Elite x3 Holiday Bundle for $999, Microsoft is selling a new bundle for $1,298, which still includes the Desk Dock and Lap Dock, but now excludes the screen protector and cover.

HP launched its Elite x3 in the US in September, priced at $799 including a Desk Dock - but it's now cut 25% off that price, offering the flagship-class Windows 10 Mobile handset and dock for $599.

Microsoft has launched the 'HP Elite x3 Holiday Bundle', which includes the Windows 10 Mobile flagship handset, Desk Dock, Lap Dock, and accessories, saving buyers $312 off their combined price.

Microsoft has begun accepting pre-orders for HP's new Windows 10 Mobile flagship in the US, with shipments starting next month - but there are a few things to be aware of before placing your order.

The Microsoft Store is now taking pre-orders for HP's new Windows 10 Mobile flagship, priced at £749, including the Desk Dock accessory - but that's £69 higher than its price elsewhere in the UK.