Microsoft's tablet: Microsoft Surface, first Windows tablet

 Finally today Microsoft launched its first Windows tablet, Microsoft Surface. And this tablet is released in two variants Surface with Windows RT and Surface with Windows 8 Pro. The RT version is released but for now the another one running Windows 8 pro is not yet released. But the sad news is that none of them are released in India ! Now lets talk about the specs of both variants.

Look -

Microsoft Surface's Type Keyboard

 Both variants look identical and really very cool. Both have a magnesium alloy casing and you will have the option to choose from 4 colors for the keyboard; Actually you can have all 4 keyboards and use the one which you will like. And talking about keyboards, you will have to choose from two totally different types one is the Touch keyboard and another is the Type keyboard. The touch keyboard is extremely slim and is spill resistant and have capacitive touch buttons. One more fact about the keyboard is it also works as a cover for the tab !

Microsoft Surface with Touch Keyboard

Specifications -

Specifications	Microsoft Surface with RT	Microsoft Surface with Windows 8 Pro
OS	Windows RT; Microsoft Office Home and Student 2013 RT Preview (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and OneNote). Works exclusively with apps available in the Windows Store	Windows 8 Pro; Runs current Windows 7 desktop applications and integrates with your existing enterprise management infrastructure. Use the programs and the apps available in the Windows Store
CPU	Quad-core NVIDIA Tegra 3 2GB RAM	3rd Gen Intel Core i5 Processor with Intel HD Graphics 4000 4GB RAM—Dual Channel Memory
Connectivity	Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n) Bluetooth 4.0 technology Full-size USB 2.0 microSDXC card slot Headset jack HD video out port Cover port	Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n) Bluetooth 4.0 Low Energy technology Full-size USB 3.0 microSDXC card slot Headset jack Mini DisplayPort Cover port
Display	10.6" ClearType HD Display 1366x768 pixels 16:9 (widescreen) 5-point multi-touch	10.6" ClearType Full HD Display 1920x1080 pixels 16:9 (widescreen) 10-point multi-touch Pen input and pen (included with purchase)
Cameras and A/V	Two 720p HD LifeCams, front- and rear-facing Two microphones, Stereo speakers	Two 720p HD LifeCams, front- and rear-facing with TruColor Microphone, Stereo speakers
Sensors	Ambient light sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass	Ambient light sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass
Battery	31.5 W-h	42 W-h

Price-
 The price of Microsoft Surface with Windows 8 Pro is not announced yet but it will come in two variants of 64GB and 128GB. While the Microsoft Surface will cost $499 for 32GB, $599 for 32GB with Black Touch Keyboard and $699 for 64GB with Black Touch keyboard (prices are from the US site of Microsoft)

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