Ahead of Oct. 26 launch, Microsoft outlines pricing, market availability and special limited quantity pre-order
Hong Kong – October 16, 2012 – Microsoft Corp. today released new details about its highly anticipated Microsoft Surface, a tablet PC designed to be the ultimate stage for Windows. In addition to pricing and market availability, the company announced a special limited-quantity pre-order for Surface with Windows RT available 9 a.m. PDT. Those who want to learn more or pre-order can visit http://www.Surface.com.
Surface delivers the power of amazing software and the feel of premium hardware in one exciting experience. Originally unveiled in June, Surface with Windows RT will initially be available in three SKUs: a 32GB version priced at 3,888 HKD, a 32GB version bundled with a black Touch Cover priced at 4,688 HKD, and a 64GB version bundled with a black Touch Cover priced at 5,488 HKD.
A variety of accessories will also be available, including Touch Covers in three vibrant colors — black, white and cyan — priced at 968 HKD so customers can express their personal style1. Customers will also have the option to purchase a Type Cover in black for 1,048 HKD, which adds moving keys for a more traditional typing feel.
Surface will be available for purchase beginning Oct. 26, 2012, at all Microsoft Store locations in the United States and Canada, including in all 34 new holiday stores. In addition, Surface will be available for sale online in eight markets across the world: Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, the United Kingdom and the United States. See Surface.com for more details.
Microsoft is very excited to announce that it is working with Chinese retailer Suning to bring Surface with Windows RT to 500 retail stores across Mainland China and Hong Kong, as well as through its online store www.cnsuning.com.hk. In addition, there will be dedicated areas in Suning’s retail stores to display and demonstrate Surface, with trained sales representatives to deliver a great experience for end-users of Surface through the joint efforts.
Jin Ming, CEO of Suning Appliances said that, “Suning and Microsoft share the same vision of management and strategic collaboration, and established close strategic partnership through the joint efforts of promoting genuine pre-installed software by Microsoft, as well as having Suning be the first retailer for Microsoft Office 2010 and Windows Phone in China.”
Ralph Haupter, Microsoft Corporate VP and CEO of GCR expressed that, “We are extremely excited to have this opportunity to work with Suning to introduce Surface with Windows RT through Suning’s channels to Mainland China and Hong Kong consumers. Microsoft and Suning have a long-term strategic partnership and together we are committed to offer the Chinese consumers the best digital experience.”
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Additional Product Information — Surface With Windows RT
| Software | Surface with Windows RT comes with Microsoft Office Home and Student 2013 RT Preview2 (which includes Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and OneNote) |
| Exterior | 10.81 x 6.77 x 0.37 inches, 1.5 pounds, VaporMg casing, dark titanium color, volume and power buttons |
| Storage | 32 GB3；64 GB |
| CPU | NVIDIA T30, 2 GB of RAM |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n), Bluetooth 4.0 technology |
| Cameras | Two microphones, stereo speakers |
| Audio | Two microphones, stereo speakers |
| Ports | Full-size USB 2.0, microSDXC card slot, headset jack, HD video out port, cover port |
| Sensors | Ambient light sensor, accelerometer, gyroscope, compass |
| Power Supply | 24W power supply |
| Warranty | One-year limited hardware warranty |
| Apps (included) | Microsoft Office Home and Student 2013 RT Preview2 (Word, PowerPoint, Excel and OneNote), Windows Mail and Windows Messaging, SkyDrive, Windows Internet Explorer 10, Bing, Xbox Music, Xbox Video, and Xbox Games |
Those interested in learning more or pre-ordering can visit: http://www.Surface.com (for pre-ordering)
Microsoft News Center (for Corp release, videos and images)
Surface Facebook page
Surface Twitter
1 Available Touch Cover colors may vary by market.
2 Final Office version will be installed via Windows Update when available (free download, ISP fees apply). Some features and programs unsupported. See http://office.com/officeRT.
3 1 GB = 1 billion bytes; formatted storage capacity may be less.
