Surface 3 now in Malaysia, price from RM1879

Microsoft Malaysia announced that the Surface 3 will be available starting May 5, price from RM1879.

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Powered by the new quad-core Intel Atom x7 processor, Surface 3 is designed to maximize efficiency with up to 10 hours of video-playback battery life.

Available in two range of storage and memory configurations, the Surface 3 comes with a 10.8-inch ClearType HD multi-touch display featuring 3:2 aspect ratio, stereo speakers with Dolby Audio-enhanced sound.

Key features of the Surface 3, according to Microsoft:

  • The best of a tablet. With a fanless design and up to 10 hours of video-playback along with a beautiful screen, integrated kickstand and stereo speakers with Dolby Audio-enhanced sound, Surface 3 offers hands-free entertainment wherever you go.
  • Works like a laptop. Full Windows, multiple ports and the ability to run desktop software and click in a Surface 3 Type Cover  make Surface 3 an ideal productivity device for school, work, home and on the move. You can also enhance your productivity with the Surface 3 Docking Station.
  • The programs you want. With full Windows 8.1 and a free upgrade to Windows 10 when it’s available, Surface 3 is compatible with virtually all your favorite software and lets you run apps and desktop software side-by-side. It also includes a one-year Office 365 Personal subscription and OneDrive storage,  so you can create, share, edit and present the way you’re used to.
  • The performance you need. With the new quad-core Intel Atom x7 processor  — the highest-performing processor within the Intel Atom processor family — for outstanding performance and long battery life, Surface 3 runs everything from apps for Windows to desktop software and offers the perfect balance of power and mobility in a lightweight, versatile form.
  • Write, draw and create. Note-taking is just a click away with the optional Surface Pen. Mark presentations, PDFs, term papers or proposals just like you would on paper, or easily convert your handwritten notes to text in OneNote.
  • Full HD screen. With a 10.8-inch 1920×1280 resolution multi-touch display and 3:2 aspect ratio for comfortable viewing, Surface 3’s screen builds on the innovative design of the Surface Pro 3 display and is the brightest and most accurate Surface has ever made.
  • High-definition cameras. Two 1080p HD cameras, including a rear-facing 8 megapixel auto-focus camera and a 3.5 megapixel front-facing camera, capture beautiful images and videos of what’s important to you — everything from people to documents.

Specification of the Surface 3:

Operating system Windows 8.1
Exterior Dimensions: 10.51 x 7.36 x 0.34 inches (267 x 187 x 8.7 millimeters)

Weight: 1.37 pounds (622 grams)

Casing: Magnesium

Color: Silver

Physical buttons: Volume, Power, Home

Storage 64 GB, 128 GB
Display Screen: 10.8-inch ClearType Full HD Plus Display

Resolution: 1920 x 1280

Aspect ratio: 3:2

Touch: 10-point multi-touch

Pen input Surface Pen (sold separately)
CPU Quad-core Intel® Atom™ x7-Z8700 processor

(2MB cache, 1.6 GHz with Intel Burst™ technology up to 2.4 GHz)

Network Wi-Fi (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)

Bluetooth 4.0 low energy

Battery Up to 10 hours of video-playback
Cameras and A/V 3.5 megapixel 1080p front-facing camera

8.0 megapixel 1080p rear-facing camera with auto-focus

Microphone

Stereo speakers with Dolby® Audio-enhanced sound

Ports Full-size USB 3.0

Mini DisplayPort

microSD™ card reader

Micro USB charging port (passes power and USB 2.0 data)

Headset jack

Cover port

Sensors Ambient light sensor

Proximity sensor

Accelerometer

Gyroscope

Magnetometer

Digital compass

Power supply 13W Micro USB power supply
In the box Surface 3 Power Supply

Quick Start Guide

Safety and warranty documents

Pre-loaded One-year subscription to Office 365 Personal, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OneNote

OneDrive cloud storage

Warranty One-year limited hardware warranty

Microsoft said that Surface 3 comes with a full version of Windows 8.1 operating system and can be upgraded to Windows 10 for free when available. The Surface 3 also come complete with a one-year subscription of Microsoft Office 365 Personal, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OneNote, plus OneDrive cloud storage.

Surface 3 and new accessories will be available for pre-order in Malaysia starting April 13 at select partner retailers.

The 64GB storage version of Surface 3 (2GB RAM) will be priced at RM1879 while the 128GB storage version (4GB RAM) will be priced at RM2249.

Starting May 5 through selected retailers and resellers, customers can begin purchasing Surface 3, Surface 3 Type Cover, Surface Pen, Surface 3 Docking Station and Surface 3 Screen Protector.

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