Microsoft unveiled the much awaited Windows 8 powered tablet named Surface Tablet in Los Angeles. There will be two options for Microsoft’s Surface [abbr title=”Personal Computer”]PC[/abbr], one powered by Intel’s 22nm Ivy Bridge chips running Windows 8, and another Surface powered by an ARM chipset and Windows [abbr title=”Run Time”]RT.[/abbr] Both of these models comes with 10.6″ [abbr title=”High Definition”]HD[/abbr] screen, a built-in kickstand, an optional detachable magnetic multi-touch keyboard with trackpad, and run the upcoming Windows 8 operating system. Here are the complete specs ↓
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Surface Windows RT |
Surface Windows 8 PRO |
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OS |
Windows RT |
Windows 8 Pro |
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Weight |
676 g |
903 g |
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Thickness |
9.3 mm |
13.5 mm |
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Display |
10.6” ClearType HD Display |
10.6” ClearType Full HD Display |
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Connectivity |
microSD, USB 2.0, Micro HD Video, 2×2 MIMO antennae |
microSDXC, USB 3.0, Mini DisplayPort Video, 2×2 MIMO antennae |
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Productive |
Office ‘15’ Apps, Touch Cover, Type Cover |
Touch Cover, Type Cover, Pen with Palm Block |
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Practical |
VaporMg Case & Stand |
VaporMg Case & Stand |
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Memory |
32 GB, 64 GB |
64 GB, 128 GB |
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Energized |
31.5 W-h |
42 W-h |
Additionally, the Intel version will include additional digital ink support through a pen that magnetizes to the body of the tablet. Both of Microsoft’s Surface tablets feature optional Touch and Type keyboard covers. Microsoft claims it’s a tablet that’s as great as a PC, and a PC that’s as great as a tablet.
Watch the promotional video showing the Microsoft Surface tablets.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dpzu3HM2CIo
[highlight]Availability[/highlight]
[abbr title=”Run Time”]RT[/abbr] version will be available with the release of Windows 8 and the Pro version will come 90 days later. They will be available in physical Microsoft Stores and select online Microsoft Stores only.[highlight]Pricing[/highlight]
Microsoft says suggested retail pricing will be announced closer to availability and is expected to be competitive with a comparable ARM tablet or Intel Ultrabook-class PC, because Windows 8 is not out officially. Hopefully we will get to see details in next 2-3 months.
Official Website for Microsoft Surface Tablet is here
