Microsoft’s 2-in-1 hybrid laptop, the Surface 9 Pro, has been released in South Africa. The announcement was made by local distributors Prima Interactive.

The Surface 9 Pro is one of Microsoft’s latest Surface devices, announced in October 2022.

Equipped with a 12th Gen Intel Core processor or a Microsoft SQ 3 processor (depending on the version), the device can be used as a laptop or a tablet. In tablet mode, it weighs around only 879 grams.

For its display, the device features a 13-inch PixelSense edge-to-edge touchscreen with a 120Hz refresh rate and a built-in kickstand on the back of the cover. This touchscreen is also compatible with the Surface Slim Pen 2, which you can use for signing documents, writing notes, or sketching.

Both the Intel versions and SQ 3 versions of the laptop feature a 47.7Wh battery. On the Intel version, this battery lasts up to 15.5 hours according to Microsoft. On the SQ version, which supports 5G, this battery lasts up to 19 hours.

Surface 9 Pro price in South Africa

Reccomended prices for the device vary depending on which version of the device you choose.

Prima Interactive supplied the following prices:

• Surface Pro 9 – Intel Core i5 | 256GB SSD | 8GB RAM – R 26 999
  (Available in Platinum, Graphite & Sapphire with Black Type Cover)
• Surface Pro 9 – 5G | Microsoft SQ 3 |128GB SSD | 8GB RAM
  (Available in Platinum with Black Type Cover)
• Surface Pro 9 – Intel Core i7 | 256GB SSD | 16GB RAM – R 36 999
  (Available in Graphite with a Black Type Cover)
• Surface Pro 9 – Intel Core i7 | 512GB SSD | 16GB RAM – R 42 999
  (Available in Graphite with a Black Type Cover)

If you’re interested in buying the laptop, you can find it at the following retailers: Evetech, Hi Online, Incredible Connection, and Vodacom.

A launch promotion will see customers who purchase a Surface Pro 9 receive a free Surface Slim Pen 2 (valued at R2,699). The promotion is valid between 15 and 31 March 2023 while stocks last.

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