Microsoft unveils new sleek Surface Pro laptop; price, specs

Microsoft's new Surface Pro will initially hit stores on June 15 in 25 select markets with prices starting at $799 (approx. €711/Rs. 51,979).

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American software technology major Microsoft launched brand new Surface Pro laptop on May 23 in Shanghai, China.

The new Surface laptop flaunts slim and light anodised metallic body and features 12.3-inch screen with PixelSense Display technology and Alcantara-type keyboard, which resists spills and absorption.

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Under the hood, it houses Intel's 7th Gen Core m3/i5/i7 processor powered special Windows 10 Pro OS with 4GB/8GB/16GB RAM and 128GB/256GB/512GB/1TB SSD (Solid State Storage). Its prices start at $799 (approx. €711/Rs. 51,979).

The new Surface Pro will initially hit stores on June 15 in 25 select markets including Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, China, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Korea, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, the United Kingdom and the United States.

Pre-order for the new Surface Pro and Surface Pro Signature Type Cover will also be available on select markets at Microsoft Store, microsoft.com, BestBuy.com and JD.com. The new Surface Pen will be available in the coming weeks, Microsoft said.

Key specifications of Microsoft Surface laptop:

Model	Microsoft Surface laptop
Display	12.3-inch PixelSense Display Resolution: 2736 x 1824 (267 PPI) Aspect Ratio: 3:2 Touch: 10 point multi-touch Surface Pen enabled Surface Dial off-screen interaction
OS	Microsoft Windows 10 Pro
Processor	7^th Gen Intel Core m3, i5, i7
RAM + storage (SSD: Solid State Drive) configuration	Intel Core m3: 4GB RAM+128GB storage Intel Core i5: Model 1: 4GB RAM+ 128GB storage Model 2: 8GB RAM+ 256GB storage Intel Core i7: Model A: 8GB RAM+256GB storage Model B: 16GB RAM+512GB storage Model C: 16GB RAM+1 TB storage
Graphics	Intel HD Graphics 615 (Core m3) Intel HD Graphics 620 (Core i5) Intel Iris Plus Graphics 640 (Core i7)
Camera	Main: 8.0MP rear-facing autofocus camera with 1080p HD video Front: 5.0MP front-facing camera with 1080p HD video Stereo microphones Stereo speakers with Dolby Audio Premium Windows Hello face sign-in front-camera feature
Battery	Up to 13.5 hours video playback
Connectivity Ports	Full-size USB 3.0, microSD card reader, Surface Connect, Headset jack, Mini DisplayPort, Cover port
Wireless connectivity	Wi-Fi: 802.11ac Wi-Fi wireless networking, IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n compatible, Bluetooth Wireless 4.0 technologyAlso compatible with Surface Pen and Surface Dial
Audio	Stereo microphones Omnisonic speakers with Dolby Audio Premium
Add-ons	TPM chip for enterprise security, 30-day trial subscription to Office 365 Personal
Dimensions	11.50 x 7.93 x 0.33 in (292.10 x 201.42 x 8.5 mm)
Weight	Core m3 series: 1.69 lbs (766 g) Core i5 series: 1.73 lbs (786 g) Core i7 series: 1.73 lbs (786 g)
Price	Intel Core m3: 4GB+128GB storage: $799 (approx. €711/Rs. 51,979) Intel Core i5: Model 1: 4GB RAM+ 128GB storage: $999 (roughly €913/Rs.64,076) Model 2: 8GB RAM+ 256GB storage: $1,299 (roughly €1,188/Rs. 83,318) Intel Core i7: Model A: 8GB RAM+256GB storage: $1,599 (roughly €1,462/Rs.1,02,540) Model B: 16GB RAM+512GB storage: $2,199 (roughly €2,011/Rs.1,41,016) Model C: 16GB RAM+1TB storage: $2,699( approx.€2,402/Rs. 1,74,967)