News & Reviews:   Microsoft Surface 3

Apart from being the lightest, thinnest and most affordable tablet of the Microsoft Surface range of tablets, the Surface 3 also comes with an optional stylus called the Surface Pen. Tech specs for the tablet are still quite high-end with a quad-core Intel Atom x7 processor, 10.8-inch display with 1280 x 1920 pixel resolution and Windows 8.1. It is also one of the devices that will get a free upgrade for the upcoming Windows 10 upgrade on 29 July 2015. The video below shows just how precise and accurate the optional Surface Pen stylus can be for the Surface 3, recreating a painting in real-time. Check it out for yourself in this article.

With 5 Microsoft Authorized Reseller stores already launched Microsoft are launching 2 more stores this weekend at Lowyat Plaza on 13 June 2015 and The Mines on 14 June 2015. As usual the store will offer a hands-on experience for Microsoft products like Windows phones, feature phones, Surface tablets, Microsoft Office 365 and more. For customer Sam How, the store opening at The Curve also saw his wedding proposal to his girlfriend of 7 years (who said yes). While there may be no extra festivities this weekend, do check out this article for promotions and activities for the aforementioned store launches.

Microsoft is picking up the pace for their ultimate goal of 39 Microsoft Authorized Reseller stores by opening 2 new stores here in Malaysia. This will include a Microsoft Authorized Reseller store in The Gardens Mall on 30 May 2015. Another store will be opened at One Utama on 31 May 2015. As usual the store will offer a hands-on experience for Microsoft products like Windows phones, feature phones, Surface tablets, Microsoft Office 365 and more. Check out the promotions and activities in this article.

In line with their previous statement to open 39 more Authorized Reseller stores in Malaysia by end of 2015, Microsoft Malaysia will be opening their second Authorized Reseller store at Sunway Pyramid on 23 May 2015. Like the first store recently opened in KLCC, this store in Sunway Pyramid will feature an assortment of best-in-class Microsoft products, including Windows Phones, Feature Phones, Surface devices as well as Windows, Microsoft Office 365 and more. Visitors can get a hands-on experience of all these devices and products, and special consumer training sessions will also be available on the opening day. If you've been curious about Windows 10, a preview version of the operating system will also be made available to try. Check out this article for more promotions, deals and details.

Microsoft Malaysia recently and officially launched their new Microsoft Surface 3 tablet. While it is the thinnest and lightest Surface tablet to date, it is also the most affordable, starting at RM1989 for the version with 2GB RAM and 64GB storage while the version with 4GB RAM and 128GB storage retails for RM2389. Designed as the tablet that can work like a laptop, the Surface 3 tablet will be available in Malaysia from 9 May 2015 at authorized retailers like Aone Plus Supplies & Services, Harvey Norman, All IT Hypermarket, PC Image Sdn Bhd, Senheng Electric, senQ Digital Station, SNS Network, Thunder Match Technology, Viewnet Computer System, Hello Station at Suria KLCC, and Style Vision. Stand out tech specs and features include a 10.8-inch ClearType HD multi-touch display, Surface Pen stylus, Dolby Audio-enhanced sound and built-in three-position kickstand. The durable magnesium case only weighs 622g and it comes with the full Windows 8.1 experience with free upgrade to Windows 10 and one-year subscription to Microsoft Office 365 personal. Here's what Microsoft had to say about it:

“When we first envisioned Surface years ago, we challenged ourselves with an ambitious goal: to build a perfect product, a tablet that can replace your laptop. It wasn’t something we would achieve overnight and we couldn’t do it alone. So we went on that journey with our customers – listening and learning – and that desire to build something that people will love is what drives us. We are extremely thrilled with the enthusiastic response from Malaysians when we began our Surface journey in Malaysia – beginning with Surface RT and Pro in 2013, which continued with Surface 2 and our big hit release Surface Pro 3 last year. The feedback we have been receiving consistently shows us that when people try Surface, they love it. So our next challenge became how we get Surface into more people’s hands – and the result is Surface 3. Surface 3 is the best of a tablet yet works like a laptop – offering productivity and design people love about Surface Pro 3 in a thinner, lighter, more affordable package.” Rukmani Subramanian, Chief Marketing and Operations Officer, Microsoft Malaysia. 

Microsoft recently announced their new Surface 3 tablet for work and play starting from RM1879. Featuring a 10.8-inch 1920 x 1280 full HD display, the tablet offers the same look and feel of the Surface range of tablets with it's adjustable built-in kickstand but is just 8.7mm thin. Powered by a new quad-core Intel Atom x7-Z8700 processor, stand-out tech specs and features include 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac WiFi, optional 4G LTE, Surface Pen support, an 8MP rear camera, 3.5MP front camera, 2GB / 4GB RAM and 64GB / 128GB storage. It also packs in a USB 3.0 port, microSD, Mini DisplayPort, MicroUSB port and stere speakers with Dolby audio technology. Thankfully, it comes with the full Windows 8.1 and Office experience. Like other Surface tablets it also comes with a Type cover and other accessories. While it isn't available off the shelf yet, you can get it on pre-order here in Malaysia.

Microsoft recently announced their new Surface 3 tablet for work and play starting from RM1879. Featuring a 10.8-inch 1920 x 1280 full HD display, the tablet offers the same look and feel of the Surface range of tablets with it's adjustable built-in kickstand but is just 8.7mm thin. Powered by a new quad-core Intel Atom x7-Z8700 processor, stand-out tech specs and features include 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac WiFi, optional 4G LTE, Surface Pen support, an 8MP rear camera, 3.5MP front camera, 2GB / 4GB RAM and 64GB / 128GB storage. It also packs in a USB 3.0 port, microSD, Mini DisplayPort, MicroUSB port and stere speakers with Dolby audio technology. Thankfully, it comes with the full Windows 8.1 and Office experience. Like other Surface tablets it also comes with a Type cover and other accessories. While it isn't available off the shelf yet, you can get it on pre-order here in Malaysia.

Microsoft has just stopped the production of its two year old Microsoft Surface 2 tablet powered by the Windows RT operating system. The news doesn't come as a surprise since the Windows RT OS hasn't been very popular among buyers. Also, the new generation Microsoft Surface 3 tablet has been selling well for the company in recent quarters. In fact, in the recent earnings call, Microsoft revealed that it generated around $1.1 billion in revenue from the Surface lineup, with most of the credit going to the new Surface 3. According to the report, the company sold three times more Surface 3 tablets than the older Surface 2. Also, the company recently announced that it would not bring Windows 10 OS on the device as an update, which further hinted at the company's plans to shift its focus to the mainstream operating system. With the production stopped, Surface 2 stocks will eventually dry up for online and brick and mortar stores. It is already out of stock on the company's own website. However, a Microsoft spokesperson revealed recently that Microsoft will still support Windows RT for some time. The company aims to release an update which will bring some of the features of Windows 10 on to the platform.