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Microsoft Surface Pro to cost from S$1,198 in Singapore

Alfred Siew
Last updated: June 13, 2014 at 4:59 PM
Alfred Siew Published May 28, 2013
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The Surface Pro tablet cum PC from Microsoft will cost S$1,198 for a basic 64GB model when it ships in Singapore from June 3, weeks ahead of the original end-June date. A 128GB model will go for S$1,328.

The full-fledged machine featuring an Intel Core i5 chip and running Windows 8 Pro will attract users who have been holding out for a tablet that can double up as a laptop on the go.

First sold in the United States in February, the Surface Pro has attracted interest because of a promise of the best of both worlds. It has also been seen as a type of device that users will take to in future, as the PC morphs from its current shape and size.

Surface Pro slanted 2 separated Cyan

With an Intel processor, the Surface Pro can run traditional Windows programs and act as a replacement for laptops or even desktops when plugged into monitors and keyboards at home or work.

Though it is thicker and heavier than most 10-inch tablets, the Surface Pro and its 10.6-inch screen are rather portable compared to regular PCs. Weighing in at just 910 grams, Microsoft’s new machine is lighter than almost all laptops, which usually have larger screens.

The other thing it has is a very sharp Full HD screen running a resolution of 1,920 x 1,080 pixels. You can also plug in speedy USB 3.0 portable hard drives onto the Surface Pro, which has a port to connect up.

Here’s a look at the Singapore prices for Surface Pro accessories.

Surface Pro accessory price list for Singapore

Being a new class of device from Microsoft, the Surface Pro will have to win over fans who have set ideas about how a tablet or laptop should look and feel. Its success could be largely down to how much users value portability.

An ultrabook with a larger 13-inch screen and 128GB of storage costs around the same price as the equivalent 128GB version of the Surface Pro. While the Microsoft device has a smaller 10.6-inch screen, it scores high for portability. And it has a touch screen for use, say, on a plane.

In places where the Surface Pro has been sold, the tablet hasn’t lit up sales charts. Yet, it has received praise from folks who like a portable device with the full power of a PC.

This is unlike the earlier Surface RT, a slimmer tablet which runs a different Windows RT operating system that does not support regular Windows programs.

Is the Surface Pro something you’d choose over a laptop or another tablet? Let us know in the comments.

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Alfred Siew May 28, 2013
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6 Comments
  • Interested says:
    June 19, 2013 at 11:50 am

    Heard the pen was pretty awesome. Best sensitivity I’ve seen in any tablet out there. You can use it for professional drawing & design, which seems pretty amazing to me 🙂

    Reply
    • Alfred Siew says:
      June 19, 2013 at 2:29 pm

      Yes, it’s good. If you’re the type who likes to draw, it works pretty well. 🙂

      Reply
  • Chico says:
    May 29, 2013 at 9:17 pm

    This is a joke. At that price………….I’ll get something that does everything. The hell with a “tablet” which will end up just being a fad

    Reply
  • Ex14 says:
    May 28, 2013 at 5:32 am

    It doesn;t come with a pen for that price? :/ or is the pen price there just for those that lose it?

    It’s something I really like, tho the price, and soon to be backdated hardware has got me holding out to seee what the other manufacturers are gonna bring to the table with haswell.

    Reply
    • Arash Jafari says:
      May 28, 2013 at 5:47 am

      A pen should be included with the device. In any case it’s worth waiting for Haswell as it offers better battery and graphics performance and also might cause price drop on Ivy-bridge.

      Reply
    • Raymond Lau says:
      May 28, 2013 at 4:42 pm

      Hi Ex14, Surface Pro does indeed come with a pen. The stated price is for replacement or extra pens.

      Reply

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