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Microsoft launched the Surface Laptop and Surface Pro in May. At the respective launch events the devices were showcased in various colours for consumers to pick from. Microsoft was proud of the craftsmanship of these new Surface devices and that extended to the choice of four colours (Platinum, Graphite Gold, Cobalt Blue, and Burgundy) with matching Alcantara fabrics. However, as new Surface devices rolled out to different regions not all colour choices have been available, most were only available in platinum (silver grey) depending upon region.
Now Microsoft has decided to provide the full range of colour choices outside of the US. "Today, we're pleased to announce that people in 20 countries can select the colour they find most appealing," wrote Raphael Aquino Jose, Senior Product Marketing Manager, Surface, on the Microsoft Blog.

Beyond the US, users can now choose from a Surface Laptop in Cobalt Blue, Burgundy, or Graphite Gold. The precise list of countries with the new choices is as follows: Canada, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Luxembourg, Netherland, Sweden, Switzerland, UK, Taiwan, HK, China, Norway, Australia, and NZ. If you live in Japan, Hong Kong, and Taiwan you might also be happy to hear that the Platinum finished i7 Surface Laptop is now available.