Microsoft Surface tablet: Windows 8 tablet PC specs and features
Microsoft Surface tablet officiall page
Download info of windows RT and Pro
Microsoft has finally entered the tablet arena with Surface, a 10.6-inch rival to the iPad. The announcement comes around two years after Apple launched its iPad. The delay that is, but the Redmond giant has more than made up for it by making the Surface more than just an entertainment device.
The Surface is an ambitious effort by Microsoft that directly takes on Apple and the horde of Android-powered mobile computing devices. The tablet from Microsoft is a hardware-software combo right from the heart of Microsoft. The same as we predicted a Windows RT version, it’s quite a surprise that Microsoft has thrown in a Windows 8 version of the Surface that will take the tablet war to the next level.
Surface with Windows RT
The Surface tablet with Windows RT will run on ARM-based processor. This version of the tablet is 9.3mm thick and weighs just 676 grams. The 10.6-inch screen features a 16:9 widescreen ClearType HD display that’s aimed at both students and professionals. The RT version is capable of running MS Office 15 and should be a lure for professionals, who for this reason stayed away from the iPad.
The Windows RT-based Surface comes in two versions – 32GB and 64GB storage options. Storage can be increased via a microSD slot, but there’s no news on how much it can be expanded to. There is support for USB 2.0 and there’s a Micro HD Video port for connecting to external displays.
Surface with Windows 8 Pro
The Surface tablet with Windows 8 Pro will run on an Intel processor that will be capable of running regular applications. Additionally, the tablet will offer a higher resolution screen and more options, including a better battery life geared towards the demanding professional.
The Surface tablet with Windows 8 Pro will run on an Intel processor that will be capable of running regular applications. Additionally, the tablet will offer a higher resolution screen and more options, including a better battery life geared towards the demanding professional.
The features come at the cost of design. The Windows 8 version is 13.5 mm thick and weighs 903 grams – that’s 4.2 mm thicker and 227 grams heavier than the Windows RT tablet. Compared to the Windows RT tablet, this one offers USB 3.0 with USB 2.0 compatibility, and a mini DisplayPort Video. The Surface Windows 8 Pro model comes in two versions – with 64GB and 128GB storage options. There’s a microSDXC slot for extra storage.
Common feature and Accessories
The Surface tablet is built using magnesium alloy, what Microsoft likes to call VaporMg. The Surface comes with an integrated Kickstand and a Touch Cover – with a number of colour options. The supplied Touch Cover keyboard is 3-mm thick and connects to the tablet with a single magnetic click. This one feature we say is naturally ‘inspired’ from the Apple iPad!
The Surface tablet is built using magnesium alloy, what Microsoft likes to call VaporMg. The Surface comes with an integrated Kickstand and a Touch Cover – with a number of colour options. The supplied Touch Cover keyboard is 3-mm thick and connects to the tablet with a single magnetic click. This one feature we say is naturally ‘inspired’ from the Apple iPad!
Surface also features dual cameras – while the front one is for chatting, the rear-facing camera is angled to 22 degrees that can be used to record events at ease with the Kickstand flipped out. Additional features include dual speakers and dual microphones, which Microsoft says are tuned for Skype.
Microsoft’s future in the tablet war
Microsoft hasn’t divulged much about the specifications of the tablets, but we can safely assume there won’t be dearth of takers when the Surface hits the market. Microsoft said that the tablets will be priced competitively. Apart from the grappling with the price of the iPad, Microsoft should be able to manage third-party developers who have played a huge role in making the iPad a success.
Microsoft hasn’t divulged much about the specifications of the tablets, but we can safely assume there won’t be dearth of takers when the Surface hits the market. Microsoft said that the tablets will be priced competitively. Apart from the grappling with the price of the iPad, Microsoft should be able to manage third-party developers who have played a huge role in making the iPad a success.
No comments:
Post a Comment