Just days before, Microsoft claimed to
bring a major announcement at the event on June 18th. By the day
evening we finally got what the major announcement the company referred to. The
company has brought out a new Microsoft
Surface tablet PC for all Microsoft Windows 8 users, the first tablet PC
the company has ever made, upon their own brand new Windows 8 operating system.
This new tablet PC is claimed to be designed to fully exploit the capabilities
of its new Windows 8 operating system. Actually, there will be two models of the Surface
tablet PC: RT version and Pro version. The RT version will
feature an NVIDIA Tegra processor and the Windows RT version of Windows 8 (devices
with ARM chips). While the Pro version features with an Intel Core processor
and Windows 8 Pro. Both versions of the Surface feature a 10.6-inch
"ClearType Full HD Display" with a 16:9 aspect ratio, VaporMg casing,
front and rear cameras, and Wi-Fi connectivity. There's also a built-in
kickstand in the rear of the devices.
Differences
between RT version and Pro version
The Windows RT-powered version of Surface
will come in at 9.3mm thick and will feature a handful of ports, including
microSD, USB 2.0 and micro HD video. This model will pack 32GB or 64GB of internal
storage and is expected to be available alongside the general release of
Windows 8. Microsoft says that it'll announce pricing closer to launch and that
it expects the price to be "competitive with a comparable ARM
tablet."
Meanwhile, the Surface for Windows 8 Pro is
a tad thicker and heavier, checking in at 13.5mm thick and 1.99 pounds. In
exchange for the extra size, though, users will be getting a microSDXC card
slot, USB 3.0 port and a Mini DisplayPort for video. The Surface for Windows 8
Pro will be available with either 64GB or 128GB of included storage. Expect a
launch "about 90 days" after general Windows 8 availability. Pricing
will be revealed later but is said to be "competitive" with an
Intel-powered Ultrabook PC.
Similarities
Both Surface tablets will be compatible
with an accessory that Microsoft calls the Touch Cover, a 3mm thick cover
that'll be available in five colors and will attach to the devices using a
built-in magnetic connector. Besides serving as a way to protect the Surface,
the Touch Cover will also act as a keyboard/touchpad that uses a
pressure-sensitive tech that Microsoft says "sense keystrokes as
gestures" and allows users to type "significantly faster" than
an on-screen keyboard.
Surface has a 10.6", 16:9 widescreen
HD Display. Microsoft's ClearType HD Display technology delivers a great
picture for movies. An ultra-wide viewing angle makes it easy for your friends
to share in the vibrant experience. The auto-adjusting screen intensity
delivers great visual clarity, indoors and out. Thus, it produces quite
wonderful visual experience for you to watch HD videos on Surface, like watching Blu-ray movies on Surface tablet. The addition of the Micro SD card slot means you
can bring your entire movie and music collection with you on vacation.
Even though the Windows 8 has not been
released officially, there’re companies like Acer and ASUS announcing Windows 8
tablets. And now, Microsoft announced their own tablet PC to full exploit its
Windows 8 operating system. As reported, the debut of the ARM-based Windows RT
version of Surface is set to coincide with the launch of Windows 8. Pricing
will be in-line with competing ARM tablets. The Intel Ivy Bridge i5-based
Windows Pro Surface is slated to follow about three months later in 64GB and
128GB capacities with prices comparable to Ultrabook PCs. Now, let’s just wait
for the official debut.
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