Surface 3 Now Available in Malaysia

From just RM1,989¹, Surface 3 is available for pre-order through retailers and commercial resellers starting 13 April

KUALA LUMPUR, 13 April 2015 – Malaysians can now pre-order the newest addition to the Surface family, Surface 3, which is the thinnest and lightest Surface yet by Microsoft, starting from a recommended retail price (“RRP”) of RM1,989¹ for its 64GB, 2GB RAM version, and RM2,389¹ for its 128GB, 4GB RAM version. Like Surface Pro 3, it’s a tablet that can replace your laptop but is thinner, lighter and even more affordable. Powerful and efficient, Surface 3 is optimized to run full Windows and Office and features long battery life. Surface 3 is planned to be available in Malaysian retail outlets on 5 May 2015.

“Surface 3 combines performance and value into an elegant, lightweight design. We believe the Surface 3 is an ideal choice for students, schools and anyone who needs a beautifully designed, sturdy device built for productivity in a more affordable package,” said Robin Seiler, General Manager, Product Marketing, Surface, Microsoft Corporation. “The thinnest and lightest Surface yet, Surface 3 can easily transition from a tablet to a laptop, making this a versatile device at the right price also for mobile professionals and as the line of business devices in healthcare, travel, retail, manufacturing scenarios.”

Consumers can pre-order their Surface 3 through participating retailers:

1. Aone Plus Supplies & Services – http://www.aoneplus.com
2. Harvey Norman – http://www.harveynorman.com.my
3. All IT Hypermarket – http://www.rakuten.com.my/shop/allithypermarket
4. PC Image Sdn Bhd – http://pcimage.com.my
5. Senheng Electric & senQ Digital Station – http://www.senq.com.my, http://www.senheng.com.my
6. SNS Network – http://www.gloo.com.my
7. Thunder Match Technology – http://www.thundermatch.com.my/
8. Viewnet Computer System – http://www.viewnet.com.my/
9. Hello Station (Nokia outlet) – Lot 317 & 318, Level 3, Suria KLCC, Kuala Lumpur City Centre (+603-21810847)
10. Style Vision – http://stylevision.com.my

For more information, http://www.microsoft.com/surface/en-my/buy

Business customers can contact the following commercial resellers:

1. Alphamatic – http://alphamatic.com.my/?reseller=AlphamaticSystems
2. Complete Human Network – http://completehumannetwork.com/contact-us
3. Jardine OneSolution – http://www.jos.com/index.asp
4. Night Electronics – http://www.ne.com.my/?reseller=NightElectronics
5. SoftwareOne – http://www.softwareone.com/en-my/ContactUs/Pages/default.aspx
6. SRKK – http://www.srkk.com/?reseller=srkk

For more information, http://www.microsoft.com/surface/en-my/business/order-now

“The response to Surface in Malaysia has been fantastic, and we are excited to see the newest member of this family of devices. Its introduction to the Malaysian market only demonstrates our unwavering commitment in enabling both productivity and mobility – that is, making most of the moments that matter, whether you’re at school, at work, or even on the go,” said Andres Sirel, Windows Business Group Lead, Microsoft Malaysia. “Together with our retail partners and commercial resellers, we’re thrilled to offer pre-orders, for those who are in a need of a tablet and laptop and be productive out of the box when it reaches our shores on 5 May.”

The Thinnest and Lightest Surface Yet
Powered by the new quad-core Intel Atom x7 processor², Surface 3 is quick and responsive but designed to maximize efficiency with up to 10 hours of video-playback battery life³. A range of storage and memory configurations gives people choice in power and capacity. The beautiful 10.8-inch ClearType HD multi-touch display featuring 3:2 aspect ratio, stereo speakers with Dolby® Audio-enhanced sound, and the elegant and durable magnesium design are just a few of the benefits of the device that customers will recognize from Surface Pro 3. The three-position kickstand is ideal for using Surface 3 while working at a desk, sitting on a couch or holding in the palm of a hand as a natural writing surface.

To help people get even more done, Surface 3 with full Windows 8.1 and can be upgraded to Windows 10 for free when available.⁴ They also come complete with a one-year subscription of Microsoft Office 365 Personal, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OneNote, plus OneDrive cloud storage.⁵ Full device specs are available here.

Surface 3 Accessories to Enhance User Experience
Surface 3 can be paired with new accessories⁶: Type Cover is offered in a variety of colors and features an improved trackpad and responsive keyset for fast, accurate typing, alongside four vibrant Surface Pen colors — silver, black, blue and red. The Surface 3 Docking Station lets people easily connect to an external monitor and all their desktop devices, and Surface 3’s full-size USB 3.0 port, Mini DisplayPort, microSD card reader and Micro USB charging port make it compatible with the Surface Pro line of adapters and ready for quick and easy connections to a variety of accessories. Surface accessories specifics can be found here.

More information on Surface is available at www.microsoft.com/surface/en-my

¹Price includes GST and indicative of Surface devices only. Does not include Type Cover or Pen
²Intel, Intel Atom and the Intel logo are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the United States and other countries
³Testing conducted by Microsoft in March 2015 using 128GB and 64GB units with 4 GB of RAM. Testing consisted of full battery discharge during video playback. All settings were default except Wi-Fi was associated with a network and Auto-Brightness was disabled. Battery life varies significantly with settings, usage and other factors
⁴Free upgrade to Windows 10 for qualified Windows 8.1 devices that upgrade in the first year. More information and additional offer terms available in the coming months. See http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/about for more information
⁵Available on Surface 3 with Windows 8.1 purchased prior to Dec. 31, 2015. While supplies last. Office activation required within six months of Windows activation date
⁶Accessories sold separately

Technical Specs

Surface 3 & Accessories Retail Prices

¹ Up-gradable to Windows 8.1 Pro immediately and Windows 10 once available
2  System software uses significant storage space. Available storage is subject to change based on system software updates and apps usage. 1 GB = 1 billion bytes. See http://www.microsoft.com/surface/storage for more details
³ Testing conducted by Microsoft in March 2015 using 128GB and 64GB units with 4 GB of RAM. Testing consisted of full battery discharge during video playback. All settings were default except Wi-Fi was associated with a network and Auto-Brightness was disabled. Battery life varies significantly with settings, usage and other factors
⁴ Available on Surface 3 with Windows 8.1 purchased prior to Dec. 31, 2015. While supplies last. Office activation required within six months of Windows activation date
⁵ Available on Surface 3 with Windows 8.1 purchased prior to Dec. 31, 2015. While supplies last. Office activation required within six months of Windows activation date
⁶ In the U.S.; warranty terms vary by market

Tags: Microsoft Devices, Surface