Last month, Microsoft introduced their latest series of tablets and Surface computers, namely Microsoft Surface Pro 9 and Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 which use 12th generation Intel processing chips, and for a number of Microsoft Surface Pro 9 tablet models, Microsoft's ARM processing chips SQ3 developed in collaboration with Qualcomm.
Recently, Microsoft Malaysia has confirmed that pre-orders for the Microsoft Surface Pro 9 tablet and also the Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 have already opened starting today, Microsoft Malaysia is seen to bring in a large number of component configurations for these devices, from Intel Core i5 options up to Intel Core i7 with 8GB and 16GB memory options along with SSD storage from 128GB up to 512GB.
Interestingly, in the pre-order list sent to us, it seems that Malaysia will only be able to pre-order models powered by the 12th generation Intel processing chip. So far it is still unknown if the model powered by the Microsoft SQ3 processing chip will enter the local market or not, but we have asked Microsoft Malaysia a question about this matter.
In terms of price tag, the Microsoft Surface Pro 9 tablet will arrive with a starting price of RM5299 for the Intel Core i5 model, 8GB memory and 128GB SSD storage, while the model powered by Intel Core i7, 16GB memory and 512GB storage will be offered at a price of RM9999.
As for the Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 laptop, the basic model that comes with a 13.5-inch display, powered by an Intel Core i5 processing chip, 8GB memory and 128GB storage comes with the same price tag of RM5299. For the most premium model, which is equipped with a 15-inch display, Intel Core i7 processing chip, 16GB memory and 512GB storage, it will be sold at a price tag of RM9399.
Pre-orders for these two devices are open starting today, November 8 at IT warehouses such as Harvey Norman, All IT, Gloo Network, and also Microsoft Malaysia's online stores on Lazada and Shopee.
