Microsoft threw a party in Hollywood with the debut of Surface, tablets that are what they claim are super advanced. It's not clear, yet if the tablets are the latest iPad foe or they are faux iPads.
They used a lot of "C" words, the Surface is a transition between consumption and creation, without compromise while being software-centric with seamless expression of entertainment and creativity.
The software is the spotlight and there's full size USB port for the 16:9 HD screen. The surface of Surface is VaporMg shiny thin magnesium that looks like a luxury watch. Surface can stand on its own with an integrated kickstand at the perfect 22 degree angle. The new sensitive Touch Cover has a QWERTY keyboard that is expected to be faster than with an on-screen keyboard. The keyboard hybrid covers be available in a selection of vibrant colors, like Windows Phones, red, cyan, magenta and white in the video (that follows)
Two models of Surface will be available: one running an ARM processor featuring Windows RT, and one with a third-generation Intel Core processor featuring Windows 8 Pro.
Features of Surface RT with either 32GB or 16GB include 10.6" ClearType HD touchscreen, microSD, USB 2.0, Micro HD Video, 2×2 MIMO antennae, Productive: Office ‘15’ Apps, Touch Cover, Type Cover,
Surface for Windows 8 Pro feature with either 64GB or 128GB include 10.6” ClearType Full HD Display, microSDXC, USB 3.0, Mini DisplayPort Video, 2×2 MIMO antennae Touch Cover, Type Cover and Pen with Palm Block.
The price and release date of each Surface has not been revealed yet, since the models compete with the iPad many suspect it will be in the iPad price range.
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