Press Release
Microsoft Singapore today announced retail availability of Surface Pro 3 in Singapore. The latest in the Surface lineup, Surface Pro 3 is a lightweight tablet that delivers the power and performance of a laptop. Customers in Singapore can buy any of the Surface Pro 3 Intel® Core™ i3, i5 or i7 models at MicrosoftStore.com, selected retailers and authorized commercial resellers.
Surface Pro 3 arrives as consumers are increasingly looking for more powerful devices to be more productive at work and leisure. In a recently commissioned survey of 300 working professionals[1] in Singapore, 53% of respondents said that they are no longer desk-bound at work. In addition, 76% of working professionals in Singapore own three or more types of devices, and 38% of respondents carry both their tablet and laptop with them at all times.
In a world where true convergence of digital work and life has become pervasive, consumers are increasingly turning to hybrid or laptop devices to meet their needs. In some work scenarios like presentations or communications, a tablet is being used as well. However, 50 percent of respondents felt that they would get the best experience for both work and play from a hybrid or laptop than a standalone tablet. The top two frustrations about a tablet listed are the lack of processing power and the lack of applications. The inability to use a mouse tied with the lack of productivity applications for the third most frustrating factor.
In fact, 28 percent of respondents chose a hybrid as their preferred device for their next purchase, a higher number compared to tablets (25 percent) and laptops (24 percent).
Surface Pro 3 – the sleek and premium tablet that enables work-life convergence
Surface Pro 3 is ideal for consumers who wants to streamline their lifestyles and get stuff done, not just mobile professionals, but also students and people in business environments who need high levels of corporate access, data security and central manageability.
Some of the key features of Surface Pro 3 include:
- A 12-inch full high-definition (HD) display that is 30 percent thinner than the 11-inch MacBook Air and 32 percent thinner than Surface Pro 2 at just 0.91 cm and approximately 800 grams.
- Fourth-generation Intel® Core™ processor options, amazing click-in keyboards[3] and a multiposition kickstand take Surface Pro 3 from movie mode to working mode and all the way to writing mode.
- Because Surface Pro 3 runs Windows 8.1 Pro, people can use the desktop software they rely on, such as Microsoft Office[4], while multitasking with side-by-side windows.
- Surface Pro 3 delivers the best writing and drawing experience with Surface Pen. With just a click of the pen, Surface launches a fresh page in OneNote, so you can capture your thoughts immediately.
- Get big-screen entertainment anywhere with a larger, full HD screen; built-in kickstand; great speakers with Dolby®Audio enhanced sound; and up to nine hours of Web-browsing battery life.
New Surface accessories, such as the improved Surface Pro Type Cover, 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.
“The Surface Pro 3, based on the 4th generation Intel® Core™ processor, delivers the best experience and full benefits of Windows and Intel products. Designed in sleek thin and light form factor and adding Intel HD graphics, we believe Surface Pro 3 will bring compelling performance and experiences to both consumer and enterprise users,” said Gregory Bryant, Vice President and General Manager, Intel Asia-Pacific and Japan.
Surface Pro 3 for business
With the introduction of Surface Pro 3, Microsoft’s commitment to business has never been stronger. The versatile features of Surface Pro 3 allow commercial customers to deploy a laptop replacement that delivers the power, manageability and security they need to conduct business with confidence. In Singapore, the Sentosa Development Corporation has committed to adopting the device for its senior management team.
In addition, leading Asia Pacific organizations such as Coca-Cola Amatil in Australia and Lotte Shopping in Korea are just a few of the commercial customers who are planning to adopt Surface Pro 3. Globally, companies such as BMW Group, The Coca-Cola Company and LVMH – Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton have already committed to purchasing and deploying the device inside their organizations.
Availability
To support its commercial customers, Microsoft Singapore has appointed four business resellers, AsiaPac Distribution, Dimension Data, SoftwareOne, and UIC Asian Computer Services.
Three retailers, Challenger, Harvey Norman and Newstead, and the Microsoft Store will also offer the Surface Pro 3 from today from a starting price of S$1,108.
For more information on Surface, visit surface.com/sg and check out our preview of it here and why we think it’s perfect for students. For more information on device specs and accessories, please visit the Microsoft News Center here and here.