Office Depot, Inc. Helps to Boost Productivity with the New Microsoft Surface 3 and Surface Pro 3 Tablets

BOCA RATON, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Office Depot, Inc. ODP, a leading global provider of office products, services, and solutions and parent company of Office Depot and OfficeMax, today announced that the new Microsoft Surface 3 and Surface Pro 3 tablets are now available for purchase online at officedepot.com.

Surface 3, available at $499, features the same beautiful design and premium materials as the Surface Pro 3 in a more compact and efficient device. The thin and lightweight design offers a 10.8-inch screen, and with a simple snap or click, transform the device from a perfectly balanced tablet to a full-functioning laptop and back again.

"At Office Depot, we recognize the need for, and value of, Surface 3's ability to serve all purposes and enable consumers to perform at their peak," explained Ron Lalla, executive vice president of merchandising for Office Depot, Inc. "The Surface 3 is designed to maximize productivity all in a lightweight, portable package."

Powerful, yet efficient, the Surface 3 is the most mobile of the Surface family that strikes a balance of performance and value that will appeal to everyone from students to families to business professionals. The new device features 10 hours of battery life and a Micro USB charger, allowing it to use the same connector as most smartphones.

Surface Pro 3, starting at $999, is the tablet that can replace a laptop. Ideal for business professionals and people on-the-go, Surface Pro 3 offers a 12-inch ClearType Full HD color-calibrated display, continuous kickstand, improvements to processing power and upgraded cameras. At only 1.76 lbs with an Intel® Core™ i5 processor and 4GB RAM, the device is light yet powerful.

The Surface Pen looks and feels like a fountain pen, intended for a smooth and precise writing experience. One click opens a fresh OneNote page, allowing people to capture notes, ideas and inspirations instantaneously. The tablet and assorted accessories including the Surface Pro Type Cover are available for purchase online at officedepot.com.

For more information and to purchase the Microsoft Surface 3 or Surface Pro 3, visit officedepot.com.

About Office Depot, Inc.

Office Depot, Inc. is a leading global provider of products, services, and solutions for every workplace – whether your workplace is an office, home, school or car.

Office Depot, Inc. is a resource and a catalyst to help customers work better. We are a single source for everything customers need to be more productive, including the latest technology, core office supplies, print and document services, business services, facilities products, furniture, and school essentials.

The company has annual sales of approximately $16 billion, employs approximately 56,000 associates, and serves consumers and businesses in 56 countries with approximately 1,800 retail stores, award-winning e-commerce sites and a dedicated business-to-business sales organization – all delivered through a global network of wholly owned operations, joint ventures, franchisees, licensees and alliance partners. The company operates under several banner brands including Office Depot, OfficeMax, OfficeMax Grand & Toy, Reliable and Viking. The company's portfolio of exclusive product brands include TUL, Foray, Brenton Studio, Ativa, WorkPro, Realspace and HighMark.

Office Depot, Inc.'s common stock is listed on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol ODP. Additional press information can be found at: http://news.officedepot.com.

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