In the world of technology, there’s always something new and exciting happening. This Monday, was no exception. Microsoft had something new and exciting to announce and the announcement was no let down. The big news was the launch of a new tablet called Surface, a tablet that’s as much a PC, a tablet that has creativity and innovation written all over it, a tablet that makes the new iPad look ordinary, and a tablet that will make your Christmas a very special one, (if you start saving your pennies from right now)! So lets take a look at what the Microsoft Surface Tablet is all about.
This video teaser shows the Microsoft Surface Tablet in all its hard-core glory
Microsoft Surface Tablet – Tech Specs
There’s not going to be one Microsoft Surface Tablet, but two; a Windows RT tablet and a Windows 8 Pro tablet. Here’s a look at how the tech specs is expected to be for both Microsoft Surface Tablets.
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Tech Specs |
Windows RT |
Windows 8 Pro |
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OS |
Windows RT |
Windows 8 Pro |
| Weight | 676 g | 903 g |
| Thinness | 9.3 mm | 13.5 mm |
| Display | 10.6” ClearType HD Display | 10.6” ClearType Full HD Display |
| 31.5 W-h | 42 W-h | |
| Connect | microSD, USB 2.0, Micro HD Video, 2×2 MIMO antennae | microSDXC, USB 3.0, Mini DisplayPort Video, 2×2 MIMO antennae |
| Productivity | Office 15 Apps, Touch Cover, Type Cover | Touch Cover, Type Cover, Pen with Palm Block |
| Casing | VaporMg Case & Stand | VaporMg Case & Stand |
| Configuration | 32 GB, 64 GB | 64 GB, 128 GB |
The most exciting features of the Microsoft Surface Tablets are the efforts that have been taken to bring the best user experience to the consumer in terms of hardware. The hardware has been designed in such a way so as to be non intrusive. The tablet edges has been set at an angle of 22 degrees providing for the best experience when viewing the tablet from the desktop and affording a great front camera view when video chatting or capturing images.
The casing for the tablet is made by a special molding process called VaporMag and is magnesium based, making for a fine sleek, luxurious look.
The tablet has a built in stand, perfect for resting the tablet when watching a movie. It merges with the tablet’s base and is just non-existent when not needed.
But the best part of the tablet is the Touch and Type covers. Touch Cover identifies keystrokes as gestures thereby making it easy for you to touch type faster than on the onscreen keyboard. It comes in a variety of colors, from the native black to the girly pink. The cool aspect about the Touch Cover is that it doubles up as a keyboard (Type Cover) and can be connected to the tablet via a built-in magnetic connector or disengaged and slapped to the back of the tablet when not needed.
Windows RT is expected to be available in US Retail Stores and the Microsoft Online Stores around the time of release of Windows 8, which should be around October or November 2012 and Windows Pro 8 is expected to be available 3 months later.
There is no word on pricing yet but it should be competitively priced, and honestly, after watching the demo video below, you’d want to buy the product, no matter the price. If you’ve got about an hour on your hands, watch Steve and his team proudly show off the most innovative tablet yet. If you haven’t got much time, just fast forward to the part where Steven introduces the tablet.
What’s your take on Microsoft Surface tablet? Do you think this tablet will finally end Apple’s domination?
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