The Microsoft Surface Pro with 4G is now available to pre-order in Australia. Here are the specifications, availability and pricing details.
The latest version of the Microsoft Surface Pro comes with some significant improvements under the hood. Noteworthy features include a 7th Generation Intel Core processor, redesigned front-facing speakers, a purported 50% boost to battery life compared to the Surface Pro 4 and compatibility with the LTE Advanced mobile communication standard. Needless to say, it’s being billed as the best Surface Pro ever.
Microsoft Surface Pro With 4G: Australian specifications
| Microsoft Surface Pro With 4G | |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 Pro |
| Dimensions (mm) | 292.10 x 201.42 x 8.5 mm |
| Weight | From 768g |
| Storage | Solid state drive (SSD) options: 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB |
| Display | Screen: 12.3” PixelSense Display, Resolution: 2736 x 1824 (267 PPI), Aspect Ratio: 3:2, Touch: 10 point multi-touch |
| Battery life | Up to 13.5 hours video playback |
| Processor | Intel 7th Gen Core m3, i5, or i7 |
| Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 615 (m3), Intel HD Graphics 620 (i5), Intel Iris Plus Graphics 640 (i7) |
| Security | TPM chip for enterprise security, Enterprise-grade protection with Windows Hello face sign-in |
| Memory | 4GB, 8GB, or 16GB RAM |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi: 802.11ac Wi-Fi wireless networking, IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n compatible, Bluetooth Wireless 4.1 technology, LTE Advanced (optional) |
| Ports | Full-size USB 3.0, microSDXC card reader, Surface Connect, 3.5mm Headset jack, Mini DisplayPort, Cover port |
| Cameras, video, and audio | Windows Hello face authentication camera (front-facing), 5.0MP front-facing camera with 1080p Skype HD video, 8.0MP rear-facing autofocus camera with 1080p Full HD video, Dual microphones, 1.6W Stereo speakers with Dolby Audio Premium |
| Sensors | Ambient light sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope |
| Warranty | 12 months limited hardware warranty |
Microsoft Surface Pro With 4G: Australian pricing
As with previous Surface Pro laptops, there are various builds available which you can see in the specs table above. Pricing starts at $2199. (Currently, only the Intel Core i5 / 256GB SSD / 8GB RAM version is available for pre-order.)
Microsoft Surface Pro With 4G: Australian availability
The Surface Pro with 4G is set to launch in April. You can pre-order it now from the Microsoft Store, Harvey Norman and JB Hi-Fi.
why only 12 month warranty? even a phone has 2 year these days
Intel 7th Gen? Dell were already using 8th Gen last year