Microsoft Surface Family Now Available in Thailand

 |   Thornthawat Thongnab

With the launch of Surface Book 2 and Surface Laptop, there is a Surface for everyone

Bangkok, 14 March 2018 — Microsoft today unveiled its entire Surface line-up for Thailand to empower users to achieve more with the ultimate Windows device.

The new devices include Surface Book 2 and Surface Laptop, in addition to Surface Pro, and are now available for purchase through authorized retailers; Banana IT, IT City, Power Buy, Power Mall and JIB Online [1]. The Surface lineup rounds up a strong portfolio of Microsoft devices that will allow users to unleash their creativity through new Windows 10 Fall Creators Update features, but also to empower every individual to be productive on their own terms.

“Since the launch of Surface Pro in Thailand, we have been receiving feedback from our consumers that they are looking for different forms of Windows devices to suit their varying needs. Today, we are excited to be bringing an expanded lineup of Surface devices, which brings an ultimate computing experience with the combination of power and portability, and will inspire users to bring a new level of creativity to their work.” Mrs. Chanikarn Pronanun, Marketing & Operations Director, Microsoft Thailand

“When digital innovations began exerting a genuine influence on the business world, we saw the opportunity to introduce and integrate new technologies to empower our business.  In developing business strategies and products for the digital era, we have to ensure that our people are accustomed to the technology first. This is why we actively support BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) – a practice that allows employees to bring their personal devices to work – by providing help in selecting the most suitable device for productivity, both in terms of creativity and performance. Currently, our employees use more than 70 Surface devices to facilitate mobile productivity. With their expansive feature set and excellent design, Surface devices are not only portable and easy to use as they also improve the image of our employees, while they get to work well without carrying as many devices as before,” said Mr. Woottichai Jaroenpol, Executive Vice President of Information Technology “KTC” or Krungthai Card Public Company Limited.

A Surface for Everyone

The Most Powerful Surface Ever: Surface Book 2

Removing the barrier between a conventional desktop and laptop, the Surface Book 2 features the latest 8th Gen Intel Core processors and the best graphics performance yet with the latest NVIDIA GeForce GPUs. In fact, Surface Book 2 up to five times more powerful than the original.

For those seeking flexibility in the way they use their device, the Surface Book 2 supports four different modes, including Studio Mode, Laptop Mode, View Mode, or even Tablet mode by simply detaching the screen.

The Surface Book 2 will be available in 13.5” or 15”[2] options, and boasts an impressive 17-hour battery life for marathon productivity sessions. From running software such as Adobe Creative Cloud and Autodesk, to playing great games such as Forza Motorsport 7 or Gears of War at 1080p, 60fps, it is more than prepared to support users’ workload for work or for play.

Performance Meets Style: Surface Laptop 

Surface Laptop elevates design and performance in a sleek, elegant clamshell device. More than a traditional laptop, is engineered to start fast and stay fast with a 7th generation Intel® Core™ processor and up to 14.5 hours of battery life[3] to last through the day. At just 1.25 kilograms[4] and less than 14.5mm thin, the Surface Laptop fits nicely into your favorite bag, and is lightweight for users to bring around.

In addition, the Surface Laptop features a signature keyboard covered in luxurious Alcantara® material, along with a quiet and responsive keyset, large precision trackpad, and soft palm rest for a new level of typing comfort.

Shipping with Windows 10 S, a new Windows experience streamlined for security and superior performance, Surface Laptop starts up and runs faster with InstantOn and an OS optimized for sustained performance.

Pricing and Availability

The Surface Book 2 and Surface Laptop are now available for purchase from Banana IT, IT City, Power Buy, Power Mall and JIB Online.

The recommended retail price for all the devices as follows:

Product Suggested Retail Price (THB)
Surface Laptop
Intel® Core™ m3, 128 GB SSD, 4GB RAM, Intel® HD Graphics 615 34,900
Intel® Core™ i5, 128 GB SSD, 4GB RAM, Intel® HD Graphics 620 38,900
Intel® Core™ i5, 256 GB SSD, 8GB RAM, Intel® HD Graphics 620 49,900
Intel® Core™ i7, 256 GB SSD, 8GB RAM, Intel® IrisTM Plus Graphics 640 59,900
Intel® Core™ i7, 512 GB SSD, 16GB RAM, Intel® IrisTM Plus Graphics 640 82,900
Intel® Core™ i7, 1TB SSD, 16GB RAM, Intel® IrisTM Plus Graphics 640 101,900
Surface Book 2 13”
Intel® Core™ i5, 256 GB SSD, 8GB RAM, Intel® HD Graphics 620 54,900
Intel® Core™ i7, 256 GB SSD, 8GB RAM, NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1050 72,900
Intel® Core™ i7, 512 GB SSD, 16GB RAM, NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1050 92,900
Intel® Core™ i7, 1TB SSD, 16GB RAM, NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1050 109,900
Surface Book 2 15”
Intel® Core™ i7, 512 GB SSD, 16GB RAM, NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060 103,900
Intel® Core™ i7, 1TB SSD, 16GB RAM, NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060 118,900
Accessories
Adaptor USB-C to HDMI 1,590
Adaptor USB-C to VGA 1,590
Microsoft Surface Precision Mouse 3,900

[1] Except Surface Book 2 15” will be available in Thailand for consumer starting 26 April 2018 and commercial starting from May 2018 onwards

[2] will be available in Thailand for consumer starting 26 April 2018 and commercial starting from May 2018 onwards

[3] Testing conducted by Microsoft in April 2017 using preproduction Intel® Core™, 256GB, 8 GB RAM device. Testing consisted of full battery discharge during video playback. All settings were default except: Wi-Fi was associated with a network and Auto-Brightness disabled. Battery life varies significantly with settings, usage, and other factors.

[4] Weight is based on i5 configuration