Windows 11 Available Starting Today
Windows 11 is available as a free upgrade to eligible Windows 10 PCs. You can't yet buy it off the shelf; the PC Health Check app tells you if your PC qualifies.
Microsoft hardware and software, from Windows and Office to Surface tablets and Xbox.
Windows 11 is available as a free upgrade to eligible Windows 10 PCs. You can't yet buy it off the shelf; the PC Health Check app tells you if your PC qualifies.
Microsoft's Surface Pro 6, Surface Laptop 2, and Surface Studio 2 launched in Singapore on 15th January 2019, all on 8th-generation Intel processors. A Chinese New Year promo offers 5% off with the code GOHARVEY.
The Microsoft Surface Go arrives in Singapore on 28th August 2018, with pre-orders the day before. The most portable and affordable Surface yet, it's sold via the Microsoft Online Store and retailers like Best Denki, Challenger, and Courts.
Microsoft is opening South East Asia's first dedicated Surface Store in Singapore, at the Harvey Norman Millenia Walk Flagship Superstore, on 10th March 2018. The store at 9 Raffles Boulevard opens daily from 10.30am to 9.30pm.
Two months after Office 2016 for Mac, Microsoft Office 2016 for Windows is now available, both for Office 365 subscribers and as a one-time purchase. Office 365 Personal costs S$98 a year and Office 365 Home S$138 a year.
Office 2011 for Mac launched in October 2010, and five years on, Microsoft Office 2016 for Mac is finally here. Released last Friday in 139 countries and 16 languages for Office 365 subscribers, Office 365 Personal costs S$89 a year.
Microsoft //Build/ Singapore 2015 took place on 28th May 2015 at Resorts World Sentosa. Build is Microsoft's developer conference, much like Google's I/O or Apple's WWDC, and this marked the first time it travelled beyond San Francisco.
Windows 10 launches in Singapore on 29th July 2015, alongside 189 markets, as a free upgrade for Windows 7 and 8.1 or on new devices. If you don't qualify, the Microsoft Store sells Home for S$229 and Pro for S$399.
At S$110 in Singapore, the Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter is easily mistaken for Microsoft's take on Google's Chromecast, but the two are quite different. I'm puzzled why Microsoft prices it at US$59.95 when the cheaper Chromecast undercuts it so heavily.
The Microsoft Surface 3 reaches Singapore from 5th May 2015 in two configurations: S$748 for 2GB RAM and 64GB storage, or S$898 for 4GB and 128GB. The younger sibling of the Surface Pro 3, it runs an Intel Atom x7-Z8700.
Announced on 30th September 2014, the next version of Microsoft's Windows is named Windows 10, not Windows 9. A Reddit rumour suggests it skipped 9 because third-party code checks whether the version starts with 'Windows 9', matching 95 or 98.
Microsoft announced the Surface Pro 3 last night in New York, touting it as 'the tablet that can replace your laptop'. It packs a 12-inch ClearType HD display, an adjustable kickstand, more power, and an upgraded camera, around 800g.
Microsoft Singapore has launched Office 365 Personal, aimed at individuals. It lets you install Office on one PC or Mac and one tablet connected to the service, costing S$89 a year or S$9.80 a month.
After getting my Microsoft Surface 2, I went looking for a sleeve just as Snugg asked if I'd like to review one. Already owning several iPad sleeves, I chose the Snugg Microsoft Surface 2 Sleeve, available in seven colours.
The Microsoft Surface 2 launched last month, and thanks to Ian, media could buy it at a discount. Retailing at S$618 for 32GB and S$748 for 64GB, I bought the 32GB to complete my tablet family.
After roughly four years in the making, Microsoft Office for iPad is finally here, and it's free for viewing Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files. To edit, you'll need an Office 365 subscription, with Home Premium at S$138 a year.
The Microsoft Surface 2 goes on sale in Singapore from 13th March 2014 at authorised retailers like Challenger, Harvey Norman, and Newstead. Accessories include the Touch Cover 2, Type Cover 2, and Arc Touch Mouse Surface Edition.
Microsoft will pay €3.79 billion for substantially all of Nokia's Devices & Services business, plus €1.65 billion to license Nokia's patents, bringing the total to €5.44 billion, around US$7.17 billion, in cash. It's a landmark deal reshaping both companies' futures.
Windows 8.1 begins rolling out worldwide as a free update for Windows 8 users through the Windows Store at 7pm on 17th October 2013, Singapore time. It reaches retail and new devices from 18th October.
After the Microsoft Surface RT launched in Singapore last month, many wondered when the Surface Pro would follow. Microsoft Singapore has now confirmed its arrival, and following a price reduction announced on 30th August 2013, I've updated this post.
The Microsoft Surface RT, running Windows RT, is launching in Singapore. Microsoft has since cut its price twice, on 15th July 2013 and again on 30th August 2013, the latter bundling it with the Touch Cover. I've updated this post.
Microsoft Office 365 and Office 2013 are now available 30th January 2013, from computer stores or directly from the Microsoft Store Singapore. If you bought a previous version of Office in the eligibility window, you're entitled to a free upgrade.