A year late, Surface Book 3 now available in the South Africa market

A year late, Surface Book 3 now available in the South Africa market

Surface Book 3 South Africa

Surface Book 3 is now officially available in South Africa and will retail at R37,999 for the least configuration. The highest configuration of 32GB RAM and 512GB SSD storage retails at R52,999. Consumers will be able to buy the device from Microsoft Surface authorized partner Incredible Connection stores.

The device comes in 13 and 15-inch display sizes with up to 512GB storage. It is powered by a 10th generation Intel quad-core processor and dedicated NVIDIA GeForce graphics. What Microsoft did with the device is to maintain the outlook of the Surface Book 2 but upgrade every internal aspect with the latest tech.

Watch the video below and check out the design and make of the Surface Book 3.

Microsoft announced the Book 3 in May 2020 and they went on sale in other markets in June. They also became available in the United Arab Emirates market in September 2020. So for the South African market, they are arriving almost a year later.

Interestingly, the devices are currently out of stock on the Incredible Connection online store with no details on when to expect new stock.

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It does things single devices can’t do, period – Panos, Watch Microsoft Surface Duo press event

It does things single devices can’t do, period – Panos, Watch Microsoft Surface Duo press event

At the Microsoft Surface Duo press event, Panos Panay, Microsoft Chief Product Officer talks about the device. He also shares in-depth demos, product design and engineering behind the Surface Duo.

Microsoft Surface Duo press event

A few days ago Microsoft held a private press event to finally outdoor its android powered Surface Duo mobile device. The company announced it last year and invited the developer community to realize its potential with it. The dual-screen mobile device is currently available for preorder.

Speaking about the device, a very pumped and teary Panos shared it has come to life in so many ways. We built it for Surface fans. For people who love Microsoft Office, Teams, Outlook and more critically those who use Android and mobile apps in general.

I can’t stress the number of times he said i love this product [Surface Duo]. Ultimately, in building it, it was about productivity and creativity he shared. Another important thing was, it was designed to fit in the pocket he explains.

I love this product, it’s thin, it’s sleek, …
it is probably one of the sexiest devices we’ve built, …
it does things single screen devices can’t do period, we know that …

Panos Panay

Microsoft has released the full press event, watch it below.

Let’s know what you think about Microsoft’s re-entry into the Mobile device ecosystem. Do you think dual screens will become a thing?

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Microsoft expands Surface devices into South Africa, launches Surface Pro 7, Surface Laptop 3

Microsoft expands Surface devices into South Africa, launches Surface Pro 7, Surface Laptop 3

Microsoft Surface South Africa surface pro 7

Microsoft announces the expansion of its Surface device range into the South Africa market. Starting with the introduction of Surface Pro 7 and Surface Laptop 3 for both commercial and consumer customers.

Panos Panay, Microsoft Chief Product Officer, noted in May, Surface devices will be coming to South Africa.

The devices will be available for consumers to purchase from Incredible Connection stores and Vodacom starting July 29, 2020.

Surface Pro 7 and Surface Laptop 3 continue the brand’s tradition. Of best-in-class productivity, security, mobility and speed, the company notes. It introduces new processors and modern connectivity options in a world of remote work and learning.

Rapid and continuous change define modern living and working – and the shift to remote working and education requires the right tools to stay productive and connected securely,” said Vithesh Reddy, Consumer and Channel Marketing Director at Microsoft South Africa.

Microsoft’s Surface family is designed for just that kind of versatility, portability and productivity, so people can work and play faster, better, and stay connected wherever they are. As with previous Surface devices, we have delivered best-in-class upgrades for our new additions to the family, to ensure that individuals and organisations have access to the optimal performance they need to achieve more in the office, classroom, or out in the field.”

The Surface Pro 7 takes Microsoft’s iconic 2-in-1 design to the next level, with a faster and more versatile device for professionals on the go. Powered by a 10th Generation Intel® Core™ processor, Fast Charging, all-day battery1 and Instant On, the Surface Pro 7 provides modern connectivity with USB-C™ and USB-A ports.

Access to the latest devices

Businesses and consumers across South Africa will also have access to the latest edition of Microsoft’s most beloved laptop series. The new Surface Laptop 3 makes a statement though a thin, light, and elegant design, offering rich tone-on-tone colour options and new metal keyboard finishes. Surface Laptop 3 is now available in two sizes – 13.5-inch and 15-inch and features a vibrant PixelSense™ Display touchscreen. 

The device delivers improved speed and performance with the latest 10th Generation Intel® Core™ processor, up to 11.5 hours battery life2, and Instant On. The Surface Laptop 3 15-inch consumer offering is powered by the AMD Ryzen™ Surface Edition processor.

The Surface family has always transcended market expectations. – Whether in the consumer or corporate segment. – Providing devices at the leading edge of innovation, and establishing new benchmarks for excellence,” said Reddy. 

At each iteration, we elevate the entire Microsoft ecosystem, ensuring our devices evolve into a line of products that cover the widest possible range of individual and business use cases – versatile, adaptable, powerful and secure to enable remote working or schooling.”

Adds Gary Pickford, CCO at Tarsus Distribution, “We’re excited to introduce the Surface Laptop 3 and Surface Pro 7 products to the South African market, offering a new, Windows-powered alternative in the premium mobile segment. The models we are providing to our channel offer a blend of speed, style and versatility for notebook and tablet users looking for a Windows device with a high-quality finish and a device that balances security, aesthetics, speed and versatility.”

Pricing and Support

Recommended retail pricing for the Surface Pro 7 starts at R17 999.00. And the Surface Laptop 3 starts at R22 999.00.

The good things about the new market is that devices will come with support, warranties and extended warranties. To find out more about Microsoft Surface devices in South Africa, visit https://support.microsoft.com/en-ZA. Or call 0860 22 55 67 weekdays 9am9pm and weekends ​10am6pm.

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Microsoft Surface Neo, meet the dual-screen ultimate mobile productivity device

Microsoft Surface Neo, meet the dual-screen ultimate mobile productivity device

A new dual-Screen product category

Surface neo

Microsoft gave the world a first look into the future of its hardware product during the October 2nd event in New York City. Introducing a new innovative product category of dual screen devices. Microsoft unveiled the Surface Neo and Surface Duo.

We are introducing a new category of dual-screen devices. Designed to help people get more done on smaller, more mobile form factors.

Panos Panay

Watch Surface Neo unveiling

Surface Neo

Microsoft didn’t give out much specifications for the device as it is still in production. But Chief Innovation officer, Panos Panay mentioned a few. The size, weight, a new Intel Lake processor, hybrid CPU. Some of these can and will change by the time the Surface Neo gets on the market. For example the chipsets that power the device.

Surface Neo will have two 9 inch screens, held by a 360 degree full friction hinge that opens up into a 13 inch device. It will be the thinnest LCD device made at 5.6mm on each side and weigh 655 grams. With a display made of Gorilla Glass. It will run on a new version of Windows 10 called Windows 10X designed and optimized for dual-screens PCs.

What do you think about Microsoft’s move to pioneer a new category of dual-screen devices?

Microsoft Surface Duo: dual-screen device that runs on android and fits in your pocket

Microsoft Surface Duo: dual-screen device that runs on android and fits in your pocket

Finally a Surface for your pocket

Microsoft Surface Duo

Make no mistake this product is a Surface“, Panos Pany, Microsoft Chief Product Officer tells the audience. This is Surface Duo, he says holding a new shiny foldable dual-screen Surface product in his hands. This is how Panos unveiled the next and future category of Microsoft Surface devices to the world.

At the October 2 event in New York today, Microsoft introduced a new Surface product category. The company says it wants to build a device that innovates for the future. One that helps a user achieve more. In Panos words; we want to make you a product that feels small, fits your lifestyle, makes you productive and creative. One of those announced devices is the Microsoft Surface Duo dual-screen device. Didn’t get a chance to watch it live? Watch the full event on-demand here.

You’ll talk about it as a phone and a communication device.
It does both things incredibly well. But it is how productive you can be on it.

Panos Pany

Microsoft Surface Duo unveiled

Microsoft Surface Duo

Microsoft Surface Duo is not a yet a finished product. In fact, per the announcement we can only expect to see it next year. This is a bold move by the company. Announcing a product before it is finally out. But it is also the companies way of bringing fans and developers on the creation journey.

This is industry pushing technology and it’s technology pushing possibilities.

Panos Pany

Microsoft didn’t give so much details about the device. The few ones given are that, Surface Duo will have two 5.6 inch screens that unfold to a 8.3 inches screen. The two screens are connected by a “revolutionary” 360° hinge. Microsoft will be partnering with Google to bring its android ecosystem of apps to the device. Meaning this device will run on the android operating system as well. A Microsoft phone that runs on Android.

We didn’t hear Microsoft talk about specifications and features. Microsoft did says and show you can recieve calls on it. A pocketable device. It will be interesting to hear more about the Surface Duo in the coming months.

What are your thoughts on this device? Share them with us.