The Intel Core i5 variant of the Microsoft Surface Book can now be purchased in the country through Villman for Php90K.
Villman’s previous listing of the Microsoft Surface Book was the more powerful Core i7 model with 16GB RAM and 512GB SSD. The Core i5 model with 8GB RAM, Inte HD Graphics, and 128GB SSD is more affordable by almost half.
Microsoft Surface Book (Core i5, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD) specs:
13.5-inch PixelSense 3000 x 2000 touchscreen display, 267ppi
6th-gen Intel Core i5 Processor
8GB RAM
Intel HD Graphics
128GB SSD
8MP rear AF camera
5MP front camera
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth 4.0
2x USB 3.0
SD card reader
Surface Connect
headphone jack
Mini Display port
Dual-microphones
up to 12 hours video playback
Windows 10 Pro w/ Microsoft Office 30-day trial
312.3mm x 232.1mm x 22.mm
1,516 grams
The Microsoft Surface Book with Core i5 CPU, 8GB RAM, and 128GB SSD is available at Villman for Php89,999. See listing here.
There’s also another model equipped with Core i5, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD, and NVIDIA GeForce Graphics for Php119,999. See listing here.
It’s a grey market import that’s why it’s so expensive. Villman bought the Surface book at retail price, so you need to pay that, plus shipping to PH, plus customs duties and taxes. That said, buyers should be aware that there’s no official warranty available here in the Philippines. And since the surface pro line of computers are so hard to fix (Source: http://www.extremetech.com/computing/217397-microsoft-surface-book-teardown-reveals-almost-impossible-to-repair-design) if it breaks down in the Philippines, you can’t just go to Greenhills and have it repaired.
Makes it not very practical to own a Surface Book in this country.
LOL sobrang OP
“Microsoft Office 30-day trial” sa presyo na nyan my 30day trial parin? WTF. hahahaha