Microsoft announces pre-orders of new Surface products starting 17 October 2022
October 13, 2022, Hong Kong – Microsoft today announced that the new Surface Laptop 5, Surface Pro 9 and Surface Studio 2+ will be available for pre-order starting 17 October 2022 in Hong Kong. Surface Laptop 5 will be available on 25 October, while Surface Studio 2+ and Surface Pro 9 will be available on 4 November and 8 November respectively. Business users can place orders via commercial authorized resellers, email [email protected] or visit Microsoft official Linkedin. Consumers can place orders for Surface Laptop 5, Surface Pro 9 and Surface Studio 2+ via authorized retailers and Microsoft Online Store.
Microsoft shared its vision for the next era of the Windows PC, where the PC and the cloud intersect and tap into innovative AI technology to unlock new experiences. Bringing the best of Microsoft together on a single device and enabling all users to participate, be seen, heard, and express their creativity.
“We are pleased to bring the new Surface devices to Hong Kong, expanding our portfolio for Windows 11. For the past ten years, Surface has challenged the convention of the PC through innovative form factors and new interaction models that transformed what the industry expects from a laptop, desktop, tablet, and mobile productivity device. More importantly, Surface and Windows helped remove barriers, empowering each of us to connect, create, work, learn, and play, playing an important role in making hybrid work works stronger and ever. With Windows 11, new Surface products, apps and experiences, today we take the next step on our journey.” said Daniel Cheng, Business Group Lead, Surface of Microsoft Hong Kong.“ said Daniel Cheng, Business Group Lead, Surface of Microsoft Hong Kong.
Surface Laptop 5
From the effortless opening and fast log-in with Windows Hello, to the touchscreen, precision touchpad, and perfect typing experience, Surface Laptop 5 offers the craftsmanship, comfort, and capabilities to jump in and produce your best work.
Surface Laptop 5 is sleek and elegant, providing all-day battery life[1] and now features Thunderbolt™ 4. Powered by the latest Intel® Evo™ platform, Surface Laptop 5 is over 50% more powerful than its predecessor.
Surface Laptop 5’s signature 3:2 PixelSense display comes in 13.5” or 15” options, each with Dolby Vision IQ, providing users with the best possible picture, vivid colors and sharp contrast in any lighting conditions. The speakers are perfectly tuned and offer Dolby Atmos 3D spatial processing[2], to fully immerse users in their content. The front-facing HD camera and Studio Microphones capture in true-to-life fashion, even adjusting camera exposure in any lighting environment.
Surface Laptop 5’s prices start at HK$8,488 (Consumer price) and HK$9,488 (Commercial price), it comes with new capabilities and in new anodized aluminum colors[3] including Platinum (with Alcantara fabric-covered keyboard); Sage, Black and Sandstone (with metal keyboard), enabling customers to enjoy a fully immersive content experience and do it all on their terms.
Surface Pro 9 
A decade ago, Microsoft merged the benefits of a powerful laptop, versatile tablet, and ink-ready studio and today, Surface Pro 9 raises the bar again. The device features the iconic built-in kickstand and a stunning, edge-to-edge 13” PixelSense display, with up to 120Hz refresh rate and a wide range of colors. Underneath the display is an HD camera, Omnisonic speakers, directional microphones, and Microsoft’s custom G6 chip that takes inking to the next level with tactile signals. Combined with the new Ink Focus in Microsoft OneNote, or the new GoodNotes app for Windows 11, digital ink on the screen feels like writing with pen and paper.
Surface Pro 9 offers a choice of processors – 12th Gen Intel® Core processor built on the Intel® Evo™ platform[4] with Thunderbolt™ 4, or Microsoft SQ®3 powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon with 5G connectivity[5]. In either case, users will be getting the same iconic Surface Pro form, great performance, all-day battery life[6] , and Secured-core capabilities.
The Intel® Core processor offers incredible power and performance. Built on the Intel® Evo™ platform, it’s ready for real-world multi-tasking, full desktop productivity, and intense workloads – with up to 50% more performance than Surface Pro 8. Thunderbolt™ 4 enables rapid data transfer, docking to multiple 4K displays, or supporting an eGPU set-up.
The Microsoft SQ®3 processor provides fast 5G connectivity, and up to 19 hours of battery life[7]. It unlocks new AI features made possible through an entirely new Neural Processing Unit (NPU) that transforms how users connect with people in their life. Capable of more than 15 trillion calculations per second, the NPU in Surface Pro 9 drives new experiences with Windows Studio effects.
Starting at HK$8,688 (Consumer Price) and HK$9,388 (Commercial Price), Surface Pro 9 is crafted with high-grade aluminum casing in a new set of beautiful, anodized colors (Platinum, Graphite, Maya and Forest)[8] and provides options of personalization with its Signature Keyboard.
Surface Studio 2+
ln October 2016 Microsoft unveiled the first Surface Studio. It was unlike anything else, and instantly captured people’s imaginations. As work environments have evolved in recent years, there continues to be strong demand for the ultimate creative canvas.
To meet the demand for its elegant, powerful, and versatile product, Microsoft has unveiled Surface Studio 2+ and rearchitected the Surface Studio processing engine utilizing an updated Intel Core H-35 processor, with up to 50% faster CPU performance. Microsoft has also designed NVIDIA Ge Force RTX 3060 discrete graphics to double the graphics performance, achieving the most realistic ray-traced graphics when crafting 3D designs or render models.
Surface Studio 2+ is priced at HK$38,888 for both consumer and commercial versions. It sports enhanced and modernized display, cameras, Studio Mics, and ports, while also meeting Secured-core PC standards for handling the most sensitive data. Together with the new Microsoft Designer app and digital pen, this elegant, powerful, and versatile device makes it even easier to enhance productivity and unleash creativity.
New Accessories
Microsoft announced two new accessories to improve the hybrid meeting experience: Microsoft Presenter+, and Microsoft Audio Dock, which will be available in Hong Kong in early 2023.
- Microsoft Presenter+
This Teams-enabled remote is a powerful presentation tool, helping to effortlessly advance slides, mute/unmute, direct an audience’s attention with the screen pointer, and quickly join a meeting whether in the room, over Microsoft Teams, or other meeting apps. Microsoft Presenter+ is the first presentation control to be certified for Microsoft Teams, uplifting the entire meeting experience.
- Microsoft Audio Dock
With four different ports (HDMI, USB-C x2, and USB-A) and a pass-through PC charger, the Microsoft Audio Dock can reduce desktop clutter while upgrading your audio for meetings, music, and more.
Microsoft Designer and Image Creator
Microsoft Designer is a new graphic design app in Microsoft 365. It’s powered by best-in-class AI, including DALL∙E 2, and it’s engineered to bring creative visions to life. Designer helps users create from their own content or ideas and makes it easy to design social media posts, invitations, and much more, fast.
The integration of Microsoft AI and DALL∙E 2 in its Microsoft Designer app is an example of AI assistance blurring the lines between the platform, the device, and the cloud all so users can express themselves even better. Saving time and improving creative outcomes, regardless of level of expertise. Microsoft will soon be bringing these Microsoft Creator tools – Including DALL∙E 2 integration, into Bing and Edge with Image Creator allowing users to use their words, not just to search, but to create.
Surface Product Sales Details:
Surface Laptop 5 will be available on 25 October, while Surface Studio 2+ and Surface Pro 9 will be available on 4 November and 8 November respectively in Hong Kong. Business users can place orders via commercial authorized resellers, email [email protected] or visit Microsoft official Linkedin. Consumers can place orders for Surface Laptop 5, Surface Pro 9 and Surface Studio 2+ via authorized retailers Fortress, Broadway, Sunning and Microsoft Online Store. All Surface devices are available for pre-order starting 17 October 2022 till the GA dates.
| Model | Consumer (HK$) | Consumer Pre-order Offer | Commercial (HK$)^ |
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Surface Pro 9 |
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12th Gen Intel® Core processor |
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| i5/8/128 Windows 11 | 8,688 | n/a | 9,388 |
| i5/8/256 Windows 11 | 9,988 | n/a | 10,688 |
| i5/16/256 Windows 11 | 11,988 | Get a Black Surface Pro Type Cover (value at HK$1,088)* | 12,788 |
| i7/16/256 Windows 11 | 12,988 | 13,988 | |
| i7/16/512 Windows 11 | 15,288 | 16,488 | |
| i7/16/1TB Windows 11 | n/a | 18,988 | |
| i7/32/1TB Windows 11 | 20,888 | 22,888 | |
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Microsoft SQ®3 processor |
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| SQ3/8/128 Windows 11 | n/a | n/a | 11,388 |
| SQ3/8/256 Windows 11 | 11,688 | 12,488 | |
| SQ3/16/256 Windows 11 | n/a | 13,788 | |
| SQ3/16/512 Windows 11 | 15,388 | 16,388 | |
| Surface Laptop 5 13.5” | |||
| i5/8/256 Windows 11 | 8,488 | n/a | 9,488 |
| i5/8/512 Windows 11 | 9,988 | Get a Microsoft Arc Mouse and 12-month Microsoft 365 Personal subscription (value at HK$1,089 in total) # | n/a |
| i5/16/256 Windows 11 | n/a | 11,888 | |
| i5/16/512 Windows 11 | 11,988 | 12,988 | |
| i7/16/256 Windows 11 | n/a | 13,288 | |
| i7/16/512 Windows 11 | 13,988 | 14,988 | |
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Surface Laptop 5 15” |
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| i7/8/256 | 10,988 | Get a Microsoft Arc Mouse and 12-month Microsoft 365 Personal subscription (value at HK$1,089 in total) # | n/a |
| i7/8/512 | 11,988 | n/a | |
| i7/16/256 Win 11 | n/a | 14,388 | |
| i7/16/512 Win 11 | 15,288 | 16,088 | |
| i7/32/1TB Win 11 | 18,888 | 20,688 | |
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Surface Studio 2+ |
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| i7/32/1TB Win 11 | 38,888 | n/a | 38,888 |
* Pre-order offer is available for purchases from 17 October – 10 November 2022 only.
# Pre-order offer is available for purchases from 17 – 24 October 2022 only.
^ For commercial pre-order offers, please reach out to our authorized resellers, email [email protected] or visit Microsoft official Linkedin.
[1] Battery life varies significantly based on usage, network and feature configuration, signal strength, settings and other factors. See https://aka.ms/SurfaceBatteryPerformance for details.
[2] Requires Dolby Atmos® encoded content and audio.
[3] Colors available on selected models only. Available colors, sizes, finishes, and processors may vary by store, market, and configuration.
[4] Surface Pro 9 with 12th Gen Intel® Core™ processors and storage of 256GB and above are built on the Intel® Evo™ platform
[5] 5G not available in all areas; compatibility and performance depends on carrier network, plan and other factors. See carrier for details and pricing.
[6] Battery life varies significantly based on usage, network and feature configuration, signal strength, settings and other factors. See https://aka.ms/SurfaceBatteryPerformance for details.
[7] Battery life varies significantly based on usage, network and feature configuration, signal strength, settings and other factors. See https://aka.ms/SurfaceBatteryPerformance for details.
[8] Colors available on selected models only. Available colors, sizes, finishes, and processors may vary by store, market, and configuration.
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