Microsoft announced that pre orders for Surface Pro 6 and Surface Laptop 2 (picture above), including the Surface for Business line-up will commence from 3rd January 2019 in Malaysia via authorised retailers including All IT, Harvey Norman, Lazada – Microsoft Flagship Store, PC Image, SNS, SenQ / Senheng, and Thunder Match as well as authorised commercial resellers including Prestariang, SoftwareOne, and Ingram Micro.
The next generation of Surface devices will deliver incredible experiences, and enhanced productivity for individuals on-the-go. With the power of Surface, Windows and Office, connected through the cloud, users are empowered to be more creative with their choice of Surface devices.
“The Surface experience is one that supports users to build out their vision and dreams. The beautiful and stylish hardware is an instrument that strings together our best solutions to help unleash users’ creativity and sharpen their focus on honing their craft. And for users and businesses seeking to create new breakthroughs in 2019, Surface will be a perfect companion to bring their innovative ideas and thinking to life,” said Michal Golebiewski, Chief Marketing and Operations Officer, Microsoft Malaysia.
Surface Pro 6: Your Device, Your Way
While the refined exterior may look familiar, Surface Pro 6 features a redesigned architecture under its hood to deliver astonishing power. The quad-core, 8th Generation Intel® Core processor device is an instrument of versatility, portability and power. It is 1.5 times faster than its predecessor, while offering the same all-day battery life.
Surface Pro 6 features a 12.3” PixelSense display that is perfect for rendering designs on photo editing software, or for binge watching serials on your favorite streaming apps.
For users and businesses who use Surface for ideation, they can continue to lean on the new generation to take their ideas to the next level by combining digital inking features and Surface Pen with everyday Artificial Intelligence (AI) features available on Office 365. With helpful time saver features on Windows 10, including the password-free Windows Hello sign-in and Windows Timeline, users can get more done on their Surface Pro 6.
In a new world of work, users can create their own workspace regardless of location with Surface Pro 6. The device features a 165-degree kickstand, and weighs just 770 grams, making it a desirable productivity device that can be used at any location. Add in the luxurious Signature Type Cover and Surface Mouse and Surface Pro 6 immediately transforms from a tablet to a laptop.
Surface Laptop 2: Perfect Balance, Perfect Work and Life Partner
The all-new Surface Laptop 2 continues to deliver outstanding performance for users seeking a stylish yet conventional device. Sleek and light, with improved speed and performance enabled by the latest 8th Generation Intel® Quad Core™ processor, the Surface Laptop 2 is 85 percent more powerful than its predecessor.
With up to 14.5 hours of battery life, Surface Laptop 2 is meticulously crafted with its premium design, PixelSense™ Touch Display, and best in class keyboard and trackpad. Available in Platinum, Surface Laptop 2 is more than a workhorse – it is a style statement.
And for the discerning, Surface Laptop 2 quiets the sounds you do not want to hear, while amplifying the sounds you do want to hear. The laptop barely makes a sound when a user closes the lid or types on the Alcantara keyboard; the. However, with the built-in OmniSonic speakers discreetly hidden below the keyboard, sounds are brought to life. To learn more, visit https://www.microsoft.com/en-my/surface
Surface: Ready for Business
Commercial customers looking to deploy Surface Pro 6 and Surface Book 2 for their organisations will benefit from enterprise-grade manageability and security benefits from Windows 10 Pro.
With the latest updates released as part of the Windows 10 October 2018 updates, users can also make the most of their time across work, home and everywhere in between with new tools and innovations that cuts across productivity, collaboration and communication. To learn more about Surface for Business, visit https://www.microsoft.com/en-my/surface/business
Availability and Pricing
Surface Pro 6 and Surface Laptop 2 are available for pre-orders starting 3rd January via authorised retailers and authorised commercial resellers.
The new line-up will be generally available from 15th January 2019.
| Model | Suggested Retail Price (in RM) |
| Surface Pro 6 configurations (Available in Platinum only) | |
| Surface Pro 6 Intel i5/8GB RAM/128GB SSD | 4,399.00 |
| Surface Pro 6 Intel i5/8GB/256GB SSD | 5,799.00 |
| Surface Pro 6 Intel i7/8GB RAM/256GB SSD | 7,079.00 |
| Surface Pro 6 Intel i7/16GB RAM/512GB SSD | 8,999.00 |
| Surface Laptop 2 configurations (Available in Platinum only) | |
| Surface Laptop 2 Intel i5/8GB RAM/128GB SSD | 4,829.00 |
| Surface Laptop 2 Intel i5/8GB RAM/256GB SSD | 6,199.00 |
| Accessories | |
| Surface Pen
(Available in Platinum, Burgundy and Cobalt Blue) |
399.00 |
| Type Cover for Surface Pro 6
(Available in Black) |
473.00 |
| Signature Type Cover for Surface Pro 6
(Available in Platinum, Burgundy and Cobalt Blue) |
634.00 |
| Signature Type Cover with Finger Print Reader for Surface Pro 6
(Available in Black) |
634.00 |
| Surface Mobile Mouse
(Available in Platinum, Burgundy and Cobalt Blue) |
187.00 |
Surface for Business pricing and models for Surface Pro 6 and Surface Laptop 2 are available upon request.