Microsoft Introduces New Surface Devices Built For AI

Microsoft today announced that pre-orders for new Surface products, Laptop Studio 2 and Laptop Go 3, will commence from 19 October in Malaysia via authorized retailers along with authorized Surface commercial resellers. 

Consumers who pre-order the Surface Laptop Studio 2 and Laptop Go 3 from now till 8 November will enjoy exclusive pre-order promotions. Pre-orders for the Laptop Studio 2 will receive a complimentary Surface Slim Pen 2 (valued at RM559). Those who pre-order a Laptop Go 3 will be eligible for a complimentary Sennheiser CX True Wireless Earbuds (worth RM679). All consumer pre-orders will also include a one-month free subscription to Microsoft 365 and the PC Game Pass. 

Microsoft recently announced the launch of Microsoft Copilot, a groundbreaking AI companion designed to revolutionize the way people interact with technology and enhance productivity. This solution is available on Windows 11, Microsoft 365, Edge and Bing for a seamless AI-powered experience across applications and devices.

“There is no better stage to bring to life all the incredible AI experiences from across Microsoft than our new Surface devices. Surface is at the forefront of device performance and processor technology. We have been investing in silicon advancements to augment this next wave of AI innovation, unlocking experiences for people and businesses,” Azizah Ali, Chief Operations Officer at Microsoft in Malaysia said. 

Surface Laptop Studio 2

The new Surface Laptop Studio 2 is the most powerful Surface Microsoft has ever built. The device features a sleek anodized aluminum chassis with a bright, vibrant 14.4” PixelSense™ Flow touchscreen, with true-to-life color and up to 120Hz refresh rate. Underneath the display is an AI-enhanced field of view, full HD Studio Camera, with Dolby Vision IQ® and HDR, plus cinematic sound with Omnisonic® speakers and Dolby Atmos®. 

Laptop Studio 2 is built to power your biggest ideas – Turbocharged with 2x more power with 13^th Gen Intel® Core™ H-class processors built on the Intel® Evo™ platform, and 2x more graphics performance with the latest NVIDIA® laptop GPUS for realistic ray traced graphics and AI accelerated performance. 

The device is also equipped with cutting-edge graphics for creators to create content faster or play the latest games with NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 4050. With up to 18 hours of battery life, 32GB of system RAM and up to 1TB of ultra-fast SSD storage, the Laptop Studio 2 empowers you to stay productive and multitask, all the time. 

The sleek anodized aluminum chassis enables three distinct modes, it can instantly transform from a touchscreen laptop to a perfectly angled display for entertainment or as a creative canvas for drawing and sketching. 

• Stay productive in laptop mode. The full keyboard and new precision haptic touchpad provide comfortable feedback as you navigate. It is the most inclusive touchpad on any laptop.
• Get creative and ideate in studio mode. Draw, write, brainstorm and sketch with Surface Slim Pen 2 on a portable canvas. Attach, store, and charge Surface Slim Pen under the front of the keyboard.
• Stream, present or collaborate in stage mode. Pull the display forward and place it at the perfect angle thanks to the flexible and dynamic woven hinge. 

Starting at RM12,199, Surface Laptop Studio 2 brings together the versatility to create and the power to perform.

Surface Laptop Go 3

Surface Laptop Go 3 is the lightest and most portable Surface Laptop, weighing under 1.13kg. The Laptop Go 3 features a vibrant 12.4’’ PixelSense™ touchscreen, a sleek design and now comes in new stylish colors – Ice Blue, Platinum, Sage, and Sandstone with a full-sized keyboard and a large, precision touchpad. 

With an Intel® Core™ i5 processor, up to 15 hours of battery, fast charging, and up to 16GB RAM and 256GB storage, it is the perfect everyday laptop for work and play. 

The device also offers high-quality video and audio experience for calling, streaming, and gaming with Omnisonic® Speakers featuring Dolby® Audio™ and dual Studio Mics, and a HD camera that adjusts to lighting and skin tones, powered by Windows 11. 

Boost your productivity and unleash your creativity by harnessing the power of Microsoft’s AI-powered tools. On the Surface Laptop Go 3, Clipchamp equips you with what you need for video creation and editing, complete with intuitive features like auto compose, all at your fingertips with touch controls. Effortlessly eliminate backgrounds and generate images from simple text prompts in Paint and become your own personal art director with AI-enhanced tools in Photos.

When it comes to Windows, Copilot is the sidekick you can trust. Achieve more on the Surface Laptop Go 3 with the efficiency of Windows’ centralized AI assistant. Copilot, together with Bing Chat, offers tailored, context-specific guidance that seamlessly integrates with your workflow, effortlessly spanning across various documents. Furthermore, you can leverage voice commands to initiate actions with AI functionalities that recognize voice.

Starting at RM4,099, Surface Laptop Go 3 is a perfect everyday laptop and stage for the latest AI tools from Microsoft and the industry.

Pre-order information

Pre-orders for the latest Surface devices will commence on 19 October and will be accessible through Microsoft-authorized retailers, including All IT, iTworld by SNS Network, Gloo by SNS Network, Harvey Norman, PC Image, Senheng and TMT by Thundermatch.

The Laptop Studio 2 along with the 16GB variant of the Laptop Go 3 will be available exclusively at Harvey Norman. These highly anticipated devices will be generally available for purchase from 9 November 2023.