Surface Pro available in mainland China on April 2

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The Surface Pro is scheduled for release in mainland China on April 2nd, following its late March availability in several other international markets. Estimated pricing for Chinese customers is around ¥5600 for the 64GB model and ¥6200 for the 128GB version. Key specifications include an Intel Core i5 processor, 4GB of RAM, and a 10.6-inch 1920x1080 display with Intel HD Graphics 4000. While offering a more robust configuration than the Surface RT, the Pro is notably heavier and thicker. Its premium price point and physical characteristics pose a significant market challenge for Microsoft in China, despite the device's appeal to early adopters.

According to 36Kr, the Surface Pro will available in mainland China, Australia, France, Germany, Hong Kong , New Zealand and the United Kingdom starting from the end of March. Now the confirmed news is Surface Pro will be on sale in mainland China at 9:00pm on April 2 officially.

The Surface Pro price in the United States is 64GB/$899, 128GB/$999. If it's the same in China, then the cheapest Surface Pro should be nearly ¥5600,the 128 GB Surface Pro will be up to ¥6200.

Surface Pro configuration is:

  • Intel Core i5 processor
  • 10.6-inch display Intel HD Graphics 4000 image processor
  • Resolution of 1920 × 1080 pixels
  • 4GB of RAM
  • Weighs about 2 pounds and 0.53 inches thick

Although the overall configuration of the Surface Pro is a lot higher than the Surface RT, but it becomes heavier and thicker. Surface RT has a weight of 1.5 pounds and 0.37 inches in thickness. Surface RT sales are about 1 million units, while sales of Surface Pro are about 400,000.

The price will be a bit high for Chinese customers, this may affect the sales of Surface Pro. But for those who want to try the new Tablet, it's a good opportunity. But we have to say, it's still a big challenge for Microsoft to promote it in China.

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