Microsoft announces pre-orders of new Surface Laptop 4 starting 19 May 2021 in Malaysia
MALAYSIA, 19 May 2021 – Microsoft today announced that pre-orders for the new Surface Laptop 4 will commence from 19 May 2021 in Malaysia via commercial authorised resellers and authorised retailers.
Starting at RM4,599.00, Surface Laptop 4 comes with a vibrant 13.5” or 15” touchscreen display, alongside a large trackpad with gesture support, and its industry-leading typing experience. Users can also choose from Alcantara (Platinum) or metal finishes (Black and Platinum). Additionally, the latest PC accessories starting at RM239.80 will also support users to optimize virtual digital experiences – both at work and play.
“The hybrid work environment calls for innovative devices that enable users to collaborate securely and productively. We launched Surface Laptop 4 with new meeting and collaboration accessories from Microsoft to continuously address the changing needs of our customers including the need for increased mobility, enhanced performance and enterprise-grade security features. Our devices are meant to be more than what it can do – by speaking to the senses of our users and inspiring them to achieve more,” said Michal Golebiewski, Chief Marketing & Operations Officer, Microsoft Malaysia.
Surface Laptop 4
First and foremost, Surface Laptop 4 is optimized for Microsoft experiences. While it retains the iconic design, details, and materials as the previous models, it will feature our signature 3:2 PixelSense high-contrast touchscreen display in 13.5” or 15” models, and Dolby® Atmos™ Omnisonic speakers. This provides users with a cinematic experience for their favourite movies and shows from the comfort of anywhere.
Surface Laptop 4 also features a built-in HD front-facing camera with incredible low-light capability and a studio microphone array, to enable enhanced meeting experiences at work. In addition, its large trackpad with gesture support, allows users to easily adjust to their preferred workflow.
Available in either the 11th Gen Intel® Core™ processors, or AMD Ryzen™ Mobile Processors with Radeon™ Graphics Microsoft Surface® Edition (8 cores), the device will power modern, multitasking demands whether at the office, living room, cofeeshop or classroom.
Adapting to the security needs of our customers, Surface Laptop 4 also will offer incredible security out-of-the-box with integrated hardware, firmware, software, and identity protection. They can maintain control of sensitive information with a removable hard drive for data retention[1] and get more security and control with cloud-first device deployment and management, all the way down to the firmware layer.
The device comes in Alcantara (Platinum) or metal finishes (Black and Platinum) for selected models.
Microsoft Modern USB & Wireless Headsets
Certified for Microsoft Teams, the Microsoft Modern headsets enables greater focus and call privacy, especially in shared workspaces. Users can effortlessly join a meeting or answer a call with the dedicated Teams button, and always be in control with a physical mute button and LED mute indicator. With these new features, users can achieve greater focus and call privacy during call regardless of their location. The USB headsets will start shipping in select markets from June at RM239.80 while the wireless headsets will start shipping in select markets from September at RM508.00.
Microsoft Modern USB-C Speaker
Equipped with the same intuitive controls as the Modern USB Headset and certified for Microsoft Teams, the new Microsoft Modern USB-C Speaker is your ultimate workday audio companion. It offers high-quality audio for meetings, calls, and casual music listening. It has a powerful speaker driver, dual microphones, and intuitive controls and indicators. The device also has a compact design, with an integrated cord storage that takes up minimal desk space, making it portable enough for wherever you work. Shipping to Malaysia will commence from August at RM508.00.
Microsoft Modern Webcam
Studies have shown that meeting participants engage more actively when given the ability to connect visually on camera in the remote workplace. The Microsoft Modern Webcam delivers high-quality, reliable video conferencing to enhance or add to your existing PC setup with an experience certified for Microsoft Teams. It easily attaches to your monitor, laptop, or tripod to provide exceptional 1080p video, HDR, and a 78° field of view optimized for meeting experiences. True Look ensures users also look their best with auto white balance, auto light adjustment, and facial retouch.
The webcame also includes an integrated privacy shutter with LED usage indicator that users can easily open and close, depending on when they want to be on camera. The Microsoft Modern Webcam will start shipping this August at RM318.00.
Availability and Pricing
Surface Laptop 4 will be available for pre-orders starting 19 May 2021 via commercial authorised resellers such as SoftwareONE and Maxis; and authorised retailers such as All IT, Gloo by SNS, Harvey Norman, Lazada-Microsoft Authorised store, PC Image, Senheng, Shopee-Microsoft Authorised store and TMT by Thundermatch. The laptops will also be generally available from 8 June 2021.
The device and accessories will be available in the following configurations in Malaysia.
*Surface for Business provides specific experiences and features built especially for commercial customers including enterprise-grade security, and leading modern management with Autopilot, Surface Enterprise Management Mode (SEMM) and Microsoft Intune. Windows 10 Pro comes standard on Surface for Business devices (whilst Windows 10 Home will be on consumer devices), offering additional built-in security and management features that lets our customers focus on running their business. In addition to the standard hardware warranty, Surface for Business customers get free Advanced Exchange – a warranty service with expedited device replacement, at no additional cost.
[1] This device does not contain user serviceable parts. Hard drive is only removable by an authorized technician following Microsoft provided instructions.
