21 May 2020

Microsoft unveils Surface Go 2 and Surface Book 3

Microsoft has announced that the latest Surface lineup – Surface Go 2 and Surface Book 3 - will be available for preorders starting 21 May 2020 in Singapore via commercial authorised resellers and authorised retailers at a starting price of S$648.

Source: Microsoft. The Surface Go 2 (left) and the Surface Book 3 (right).
Source: Microsoft. The Surface Go 2 (left) and the Surface Book 3 (right).

“We are pleased to bring new Surface devices and accessories to Singapore. In the current environment, our devices are our windows to the world – our office, school, and social space. We want to make sure every person and organisation are equipped with the tools they need to stay connected and productive. Our goal is to design a Surface for every person, every work style and every location, so that it can switch context as quickly as you do to take you from work to play to everything in between,” said Shyamol Bansal, Business Group Lead for Surface & Mixed Reality, Microsoft Singapore.

Designed to provide users versatility and seamless productivity, the new Surface line-up will empower users to work, learn, connect, and play from anywhere.

Surface Go 2

The all-new Surface Go 2 retains the same lightweight, compact design as the original, but now features a larger 10.5” PixelSense display, improved battery life1 and a model that is up to 64% faster in performance than before with new Intel 8th Generation Core M options. Surface Go 2 comes equipped with built-in Wi-Fi, plus optional LTE Advanced2, providing hassle-free, secured connectivity anywhere.

Surface Go 2 also includes Studio Mics, a dual microphone solution to increase voice clarity and reduce background noise for Teams meetings; and a 5 MP front-facing camera that delivers sharp video even in low light. The rear-facing camera also has a new Camera application that allows users to easily scan documents and whiteboards.

Paired with Surface Pen, Surface Go 2 unlocks the power of natural ink for things like drawing diagrams, marking up documents or working through math equations. Users can also personalise their Surface Go with Type Covers and accessories3 in colours such as Platinum, Black, Poppy Red, and Ice Blue.

Surface Book 3

Providing users the power of a desktop, the versatility of a tablet, and the freedom of a light and thin laptop, Surface Book 3 is available in 13” or 15” sizes. Surface Book 3 15” will deliver up to 50% increased performance than its predecessor and up to 17.5 hours of battery life4. The device has a crisp, high-DPI PixelSense Display, smooth, precise trackpad, comfortable keyboard, and the performance of an Intel 10th Generation Core CPU and choice of NVIDIA discrete GPU. DPI stands for dots per inch. The higher the DPI number, the more detailed the image.

For gamers, Surface Book 3 15” has a NVDIA GeForce GPU with enough power to play the top Xbox Game Pass5 for PC titles6 at 1080p in a smooth 60 frames per second. The option of NVIDIA Quadro RTX 30007 is also available to meet the needs of commercial customers.

Surface Dock 2

This docking station that helps users expand their workstation with a simple magnetic click. The dock delivers faster charging, higher data transfer rates and enterprise management tools.
In addition to Surface Dock 2, a new, multi-port Microsoft USB-C Travel Hub will be available to offer users more ways to connect to networks, displays and USB-C accessories.

PC accessories

Source: Microsoft. The Microsoft Ergonomic Desktop.
Source: Microsoft. The Microsoft Ergonomic Desktop.

The Microsoft Ergonomic Desktop reduces fatigue and delivers exceptional comfort and control with a split keyboard design featuring a cushioned palm rest and an ultra-precise mouse with cushioned thumb rest.

The Microsoft Bluetooth Desktop will provide users a full-sized keyset in a slim and modern design and a compact, stylish mouse that fits comfortably in your hand.

Details:

The new lineup will be generally available from 18 June 2020 for Surface Go 2 and 23 June 2020 for Surface Book 3. The family of devices and accessories will be available in the following configurations in Singapore:

Model

Suggested retail price (S$)

Surface Go 2



Intel Pentium Gold, 4 GB RAM, 64 GB eMMC^

$648

Intel Pentium Gold, 8 GB RAM, 128 GB SSD

$868

8th Gen Intel Core m3, 8 GB RAM, 128 GB SSD, LTE

$1,168

Surface Book 3 (13.5”)



10th Gen Intel Core i5, 8 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD
Intel Iris Plus Graphics


$2,498

10th Gen Intel Core i7, 16 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design w/4 GB GDDR5 graphics memory


$3,098

10th Gen Intel Core i7, 32 GB RAM, 512 GB SSD
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design w/4 GB GDDR5 graphics memory


$3,768

10th Gen Intel Core i7, 32 GB RAM, 1 TB SSD*
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design w/4 GB GDDR5 graphics memory*


$4,078

Surface Book 3 (15”)



10th Gen Intel Core i7, 16 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD*
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design w/6 GB GDDR6 graphics memory*


$3,448

10th Gen Intel Core i7, 32 GB RAM, 512 GB SSD
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design w/6 GB GDDR6 graphics memory


$4,188

10th Gen Intel Core i7, 32 GB RAM, 1 TB SSD
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design w/6 GB GDDR6 graphics memory

$4,498

Surface Dock 2



Surface Dock 2


$388

^eMMC storage technology is slower than SSD storage technology.

*Only available via the Microsoft Store.

Surface Go 2, Surface Book 3, Dock 2 and accessories are available for preorders starting 21 May 2020 in Singapore via the following commercial authorised resellers:

JK Technology
AsiaPac Distribution; and
UIC Asian Computer Services and

Authorised retailers:

Best Denki 
Challenger
Courts 
EpiCentre @ ION Orchard
Gain City 
Harvey Norman
Lazada-Microsoft flagship store
Pacific Bookstore
Shopee-Microsoft authorised official store and the
Microsoft Store.

1 Up to 10 hours of battery life based on typical Surface device usage. Testing conducted by Microsoft in February 2020 using preproduction software and preproduction configurations of Surface Go 2. Testing consisted of full battery discharge with a mixture of active use and modern standby. The active use portion consists of:

- A web browsing test accessing eight popular websites over multiple open tabs,

- A productivity test utilising Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook, and

- A portion of time with the device in use with idle applications.

All settings were default except screen brightness was set to 150 nits with Auto-Brightness disabled. Wi-Fi was connected to a network. Battery life varies significantly with settings, usage and other factors.

2 Service availability and performance subject to service provider’s network. Contact your service provider for details, compatibility, pricing, SIM card, and activation. See all specs and frequencies at Surface.com.

3 Sold separately

4 Surface Book 3 15” connected to keyboard base: up to 17.5 hours of battery life based on typical Surface device usage. Testing conducted by Microsoft in April 2020 using preproduction software and preproduction configurations of Surface Book 3 15” Intel Core i7, 256 GB, 16 GB RAM. Testing consisted of full battery discharge with a mixture of active use and modern standby. The active use portion consists of:

- A web browsing test accessing eight popular websites over multiple open tabs

- A productivity test utilising Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook, and

- A portion of time with the device in use with idle applications.

All settings were default except screen brightness was set to 150 nits with auto-brightness disabled. Wi-Fi was connected to a network. Battery life varies significantly with settings, usage and other factors.

5 Subscription required

6 Xbox Wireless controller pairing available on 15" model. It is not available on the 13.5" model.  

7 Available for commercial SKU only