Microsoft Appoints Tarsus as Official Distributor in South Africa
Afficionados of latest and highly innovative ICT products from the stable of Microsoft across the continent will have nothing to worry about as the global tech giant has brought its cutting edge products closer home with the appointment of an official distributor in the continent.
Microsoft has appointed Tarsus Distribution as an official distributor for its Surface Notebooks and Hybrid products in South Africa. With this development, Tarsus Distribution will initially supply the Surface Laptop 3 and Surface Pro 7 models, partnering with limited retailers to bring the products to market from August.This marks the first time that Microsoft Surface products are available in South Africa through official channels. Designed with a premium look-and-feel and tight integration with Microsoft 365, the Surface Windows 10 devices are aimed at discerning professional users and consumers looking for a device that balances security, aesthetics, speed and versatility.
“We’re excited to introduce the Surface Laptop and Pro products to the South African market, offering a new, Windows-powered alternative in the premium mobile segment. The first two models we are providing to our channel offer a blend of speed, style and versatility for notebook and tablet users looking for a Windows device with a high-quality finish and plenty of power under the hood,” says Gary Pickford, CCO of Tarsus Distribution.The 12.3” Surface Pro is a versatile 2:1 device – Surface Pro 7 sports a 10th Generation Intel Core processor, both USB-A and USB-C, and an all-day battery. A high-res 12.3” PixelSense Display touchscreen with ambient light sensing automatically adjusts to lighting conditions.
The Surface Laptop 3 is an everyday laptop that offers all-day battery life and eye-catching finishes. It offers a more comfortable typing experience, a 20% larger glass trackpad, both USB-A and USB-C, and Fast Charging, taking your Surface device to an 80% charge in about an hour. The Surface Laptop 3 15” packs a punch through the integrated graphics performance of its AMD Ryzen Surface Edition processor, while the Surface Laptop 3 13.5” has a 10th Gen Intel Core processor.
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