Microsoft Surface 8 Pro and RT
Microsoft has finally got its first tablet
Microsoft Surface will come in two systems: one running
Windows 8 Pro on an Intel Core i5 Ivy Bridge processor, and a more mobile
version with Windows RT on an Nvidia Tegra processor. Both tablets have bezeled
edges angled at 22 degrees, with shells made from VaporMG – a new material that
seemingly offers the solid finish of a high-end luxury watch. They will both
come with 10.6in screens, front and rear cameras, integrated kickstands, USB
ports and dual Wi-Fi for connection.
The Windows RT tablet is the thinner and nimbler of the pair
at 9.3mm and 676g (compared with 13.5mm and 903g). It features a ClearType HD
screen (resolution not yet announced) while the Windows 8 Pro version has a
1080p ClearType Full HD resolution display. Storage, using microSD can be up to
64GB on the RT and 128GB using microSDXC on the Windows 8 Pro Surface. The Pro
also has a stylus with up to 600dpi precision and is powerful enough to hook up
desktop monitors.
But the interesting announcements came in the accessories
section. The Touch Cover is a 3mm, magnetically attaching cover that includes a
pressure sensitive keyboard. There’s also the Type Cover 5mm version that
features physical keys and a multi-touch track pad.
The Microsoft Surface for Windows 8 Pro should launch in the
next few months with the RT version coming three months later. Pricing is vague
but expect to pay between £380 and £635. I will have more on this little beauty
as it comes. Looks like Microsoft have finally entered the tablet arena with
all guns blazing. Watch this space!
Microsoft has finally got its first tablet
Microsoft Surface will come in two systems: one running Windows 8 Pro on an Intel Core i5 Ivy Bridge processor, and a more mobile version with Windows RT on an Nvidia Tegra processor. Both tablets have bezeled edges angled at 22 degrees, with shells made from VaporMG – a new material that seemingly offers the solid finish of a high-end luxury watch. They will both come with 10.6in screens, front and rear cameras, integrated kickstands, USB ports and dual Wi-Fi for connection.
Microsoft Surface RT/ 8 Pro Specs
Surface RT
Surface 8 Pro
Weight:
676g
903g
Size:
9.3 mm
13.5 mm
Screen:
10.6” ClearType HD Display
10.6” ClearType Full HD Display
Processor:
nVidia-made ARM chip
Intel Core i5 - Ivy Bridge
Battery:
31.5 Wh
42 Wh
Connectivity:
microSD, USB 2.0, Micro HD Video, 2x2 MIMO antennae
microSDXC, USB 3.0, Mini DisplayPort Video, 2x2 MIMO antennae
Attributes:
Office Home & Student 2013 RT, Touch Cover, Type Cover
Touch Cover, Type Cover, Pen with Palm Block
Design
VaporMg Case & Stand
VaporMg Case & Stand
Storage:
32 GB, 64 GB
64 GB, 128 GB
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