Microsoft Surface Tablets Announced

Posted June 19, 2012 – 2:44 pm in: Windows 8

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Good news to all Windows lovers! In an unexpected move, Microsoft has announced that it will launch two tablets running its latest Windows 8 operating system. Both tablets will sell in Surface brand. Two models of Surface will be available: one running an ARM processor loaded with Windows 8 RT edition, and one with third-generation Intel Core processor featuring Windows 8 Pro edition.

Both tablets feature a 10.6” ClearType HD display and full-sized USB port. As promised earlier, Office 15 apps will be included in Surface for Windows RT tablet.

Surface for Windows RT specs:

OS: Windows RT

Light(1): 676 g

Thin(2): 9.3 mm

Energized: 31.5 W-h

Clear: 10.6” ClearType HD Display

Productive: Office ‘15’ Apps, Touch Cover, Type Cover

Connected: microSD, USB 2.0, Micro HD Video, 2×2 MIMO antennae

Practical: VaporMg Case & Stand

Configurable: 32 GB, 64 GB

Surface for Windows 8 Pro specs:

OS: Windows 8 Pro

Light(1): 903 g

Thin(2): 13.5 mm

Energized: 42 W-h

Clear: 10.6” ClearType Full HD Display

Productive: Touch Cover, Type Cover, Pen with Palm Block

Connected: microSDXC, USB 3.0, Mini DisplayPort Video, 2×2 MIMO antennae

Practical: VaporMg Case & Stand

Configurable: 64 GB, 128 GB

Both tablets will ship with a unique touch cover. The 3 mm touch cover senses keystrokes as gestures and will be available in a different colours.

According to Microsoft, Surface for Windows RT will be available with the general availability of Windows 8 and the another model Surface for Windows 8 Pro will be available about 90 days later.