Microsoft introduces Surface Pro 3: the tablet that can replace your laptop

By the end of August, Surface Pro 3 and select new accessories will become available for purchase in 26 additional markets, including Malaysia.

NEW YORK — May 20, 2014 — On Tuesday, Microsoft Corp. introduced Surface Pro 3 — the lightweight tablet that packs the power and performance you expect from a laptop.

Surface Pro 3 is a tablet and a laptop: multiple processor, RAM and storage options intersect with a sleek design that, with a simple snap or click, transform the device from a perfectly balanced tablet to a full-functioning laptop and back again — all in a beautiful package that is 30 percent thinner than an 11-inch MacBook Air. Its stunning 12-inch display and new, continuous kickstand provide the screen real estate and multiple viewing angles people need for work and play. And the new Surface Pen — completely redesigned with form and function in mind — delivers a precise, luxurious drawing and note-taking experience with a single click of the pen.

“So many people carry both a laptop and a tablet but really want just one device that serves all purposes,” said Panos Panay, corporate vice president, Microsoft Surface. “Surface Pro 3 is the tablet that can replace your laptop — packing all the performance of a fully powered laptop into a thin, light and beautifully designed device. You’ll love being able to carry a single device for your next class, workday or weekend getaway knowing you have all the power you need.”

Surface Pro 3 and Surface accessories

Surface Pro 3 features a 12-inch full HD display, 4th-generation Intel® Core™ processor options, amazing click-in keyboards, and a multiposition kickstand that goes from movie mode to working mode and all the way to writing mode. Because it runs Windows 8.1 Pro, people can run the desktop software they rely on, including Microsoft Office, multitask with side-by-side windows, and use it at work. Surface Pro 3 delivers the best writing and drawing experience with Surface Pen included and an amazing new capability where with just a click of the pen, Surface launches a fresh page in OneNote, so you can capture your thoughts immediately — as quickly as a pen and piece of paper. And it delivers big-screen entertainment anywhere with the larger, full HD screen, the kickstand, great speakers with Dolby® Audio enhanced sound, and up to nine hours of Web-browsing battery life.

New Surface accessories like the improved Surface Pro Type Cover will take Surface Pro 3 from tablet to laptop in a snap. The new premium Surface Pen with pressure sensitivity enables a more natural writing experience, while a full-size USB 3.0 port, microSD card reader and Mini DisplayPort allow for quick file transfers and easy connections to a range of peripherals.

Coupled with additional optional accessories, including a new Docking Station for Surface Pro 3 and a Surface Ethernet Adapter, Surface Pro 3 has all the features and capabilities of a complete laptop.

Surface Pro 3 for business

With the introduction of Surface Pro 3, our commitment to business has never been stronger. Since introducing commercial availability less than a year ago, Surface has expanded into 31 commercial markets, celebrating new customers along the way. Surface Pro 3’s versatile features allow commercial customers to deploy a laptop replacement that delivers the power, manageability and security they need to conduct business with confidence. Companies such as BMW Group, The Coca-Cola Company and LVMH - Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton have already committed to purchasing and deploying the device as one of the choices inside their organizations.

“Surface Pro 3 is a truly innovative device that will replace both a tablet and a powerful laptop,” said Mario Müller, vice president IT infrastructure, BMW Group.

Microsoft is proud that these esteemed brands are adopting Surface Pro 3 to harness the promise of mobility to transform their customer experiences.

Pre-order and availability

Starting at an estimated retail price of just $799, Surface Pro 3 will be offered in multiple configurations featuring 4th-generation Intel® Core™ i3, i5 and i7 processors.

Surface Pro 3, Surface Pro Type Cover and Surface Pen will be available for pre-order starting May 21 at 12:01 a.m. EDT through Microsoftstore.com, Microsoft retail stores and select third-party retailers. Commercial customers should speak to their authorized reseller.

Beginning June 20 in Canada and the United States, customers can visit Microsoftstore.com, Microsoft retail stores, select third-party retailers and commercial resellers to purchase Intel® Core™ i5 Surface Pro 3 and select accessories. Additional configurations will become available during August, and additional accessories will be available in the next few months.

By the end of August, Surface Pro 3 and select new accessories will become available for purchase in 26 additional markets, including Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Korea, Luxembourg, Malaysia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand and the United Kingdom.

More information on Surface can be found at http://www.microsoft.com/surface.

Click In And Do More With Surface 2, From RM1,399* In Malaysia

Recommended retail price for Surface RT starts from RM1,199* and Surface Pro starts from RM1,889* 

KUALA LUMPUR – March 10, 2014 – With the Surface 2 being made available in Malaysia from March 14, Microsoft Malaysia (“Microsoft”) today announced that Malaysians can enjoy the most productive tablet on the planet starting from an recommended retail price (“RRP”) of RM1,399* for its 32GB version and RM1,699* for its 64GB version.

The Most Productive Tablet On The Planet
The Surface brand of devices continues to be touted as the most productive tablet for personal use, offering all the entertainment and gaming capabilities you expect from a tablet, along with the ability to get work done.

Surface 2 features a dual-angle kickstand, great battery life, with up to 10 hours of video playback, and is powered by an NVIDIA Tegra 4 processor, making apps run fast and smooth. The 10.6-inch ClearType Full HD display renders 1080p video for enjoying shows and movies, and it features a USB 3.0 port for file transfers up to four times faster than USB 2.0. Surface 2 has a 3.5-megapixel front camera and 5-megapixel rear camera, both capable of capturing 1080p video and featuring improved low-light performance. Surface 2 ships with Windows RT 8.1, bringing people exceptional personalization, search, multitasking and built-in apps, plus a seamless Windows Store experience and cloud connectivity. When it’s time to get serious, Surface 2 is pre-loaded with Microsoft Office Home and Student 2013 RT and Outlook 2013 RT.

To help people get the most out of Surface 2, new customers will receive free Skype calling to landlines in more than 60 countries for one year, unlimited Skype Wi-Fi available at more than 2 million hot spots worldwide for one year, and 200 GB of free OneDrive storage for two years.2

Introducing Touch Cover 2; Type Cover 2; and Arc Touch Mouse Surface Edition
The cover you can type on just got better with the Touch Cover 2. Thinner and lighter, with backlit keys, so you can work in all lighting conditions. A colorful, smooth exterior lets you type up to 2x faster than onscreen. The Touch Cover 2 also comes with a massively increased number of sensors –  from 80 to 1,100 – for a better overall typing experience. You can also use touch gestures across the keys and touchpad. The Touch Cover 2 is sold separately and comes in one color, black, and has an RRP of RM379.

With the new Type Cover 2, users will enjoy the same super-thin, lightweight design of the original Type Cover, but now backlit and available in four colors: Cyan, Magenta, Purple, and Black. With a keyboard, Function keys (F1-F12), Windows shortcut keys, media controls, and a pressure-sensitive touchpad that supports touch gestures, the Type Cover 2 is sold separately and has an RRP of RM409.

Coming with the new Surface is the new Surface Edition Arc Touch Mouse, designed to conform to users’ hands while still being able to flatten for easy portability and storage. The Surface Edition Arc Touch Mouse connects to Surface via Bluetooth and is sold separately at an RRP of RM219.

Surface RT, Surface Pro And Accessories Available At New Prices
Catering to ongoing demand, the previous generation of Surface devices will continue to be on sale at a revised RRP. The Surface RT 64GB version has an RRP of RM1,199* while the Surface Pro has an RRP of RM1,889*.

The Surface Touch Covers will be sold separately and is still be available in five colors – Black, White, Red, Cyan and Magenta – at a new RRP of RM279. The original Type Cover will be sold separately and have a new RRP of RM319.

The previously introduced Microsoft Wedge Touch Mouse, designed specifically for Windows 8, packs full functionality into an ultracompact frame that’s great for a mobile lifestyle. Small enough to fit in pockets, the Wedge Touch Mouse provides four-way touch scrolling and navigation at an RRP of RM219.

More information on Surface is available at http://www.Surface.com.

*Price indicative of Surface devices only. Does not include Type Cover and Touch Cover.