Microsoft Surface Tab Specs, Features & Price

Microsoft Surface is an upcoming tablet from Microsoft. It's a 10.6 inches tab featuring ClearType HD display. Microsoft's new Windows 8 is going to run this device while third generation Intel Core i5 Ivy Bridge processor will fuel it. Apple still dominates the tablet market although there are plenty of tabs in market ASUS Transformer tabs, Samsung Galaxy tabs, Acer Iconia tabs to name a few. Most of these tabs are run on Android operating system. The craze is very high at the moment. Windows 8 is still to ship in market but the competition between manufacturers started long ago. DELL,Lenovo all are eager to ship the first Windows 8 tablet. Now all one a sudden a Windows 8 tab from Microsoft will definitely increase the competition.

Microsoft Surface will be coming with 2 variants; Windows RT and ARM processor powered Surface RT and Windows 8 and Intel Core i5 Ivy Bridge processor running Surface Pro. Both these tabs will feature 10.6 inches display, but Surface RT comes with ClearType HD display whereas Surface Pro will be featuring ClearType Full HD display. Surface comes with 3 mm thick Vapor Mg touch cover and type cover. Use the cover to protect the display from scratches and get the benefit of full thin keyboard. Earlier we seen separate dock in case of ASUS Transformer tabs now Surface comes with similar architecture with advanced features. Watching movies or playing games in wide display is a treat to watch. Surface tabs have a kickstand to balance the tab when you put it on any regular surface. The kickstand does not require additional space and fits in the body perfectly. You can hold the tab perfectly with your hands or place it on on any surface using the kickstand.

Features of Surface RT

• Windows RT OS
• NVIDIA CPU
• 10.6 inches ClearType HD Display
• 9.3 inches thickness
• 676 gm weight
• Dual camera with LifeCam video cam
• 32/64 GB storage model
• 31.5 WH battery

Features of Surface Pro

• Windows 8 Professional OS
• Intel Core i5 Ivy Bridge CPU
• 10.6 inches ClearType Full HD Display
• 13.5 mm thickness
• 903 gm weight
• Dual HD camera LifeCam front facing camera
• 42 WH battery 
• 64/128 GB storage models

Microsoft Surface Windows Tablet-Surface Pro & Surface RT

Microsoft is a popular name in software industry. It has revolutionary Windows Operating System, Office under it's sleeves in the popular product list. In hardware segment we have not seen much apart from XBOX 360 gaming console in recent times. At this point of time we must remember the company has a long history of producing revolutionary hardware components as well. Microsoft mouse and keyboard are still considered to be the best pair in market. Microsoft's smartphone Zune was not at a successful product but this time they have unveiled Surface, a Windows powered 10.6 inch tab with lots of promise and determination.

Microsoft Surface is a quality tablet, looks pretty cool but a powerful one as well. Microsoft has decided to bring two Surface models together; Intel Core i5 and Windows 8 Pro powered Surface Pro and ARM and Windows RT combined Surface RT. Both Surface models are thin and comes with stylish dual purpose cover. A kickstand is neatly placed at the back panel of Surface that helps balancing the entire device when you place it on some sort of surface. Kickstand is well hidden and does not occupy extra space.

Microsoft Surface comes with 3 mm  thick Vapor Mg covers;touch cover and type cover. These two are useful for different purpose. The touch cover is basically a touch pad that allows seamless usability without touching the display. For typing purpose type cover is a much needed one. We have seen separate dock in ASUS Transformer pads but Microsoft Surface has the best one in the business.

MS Surface RT features 10.6 inch ClearType HD display while Surface Pro comes with the same display size with ClearType Full HD display. Surface offers new dimension to gaming and entertainment. Watching HD movies is better than ever before. An ultra-wide viewing angle makes it easy for your friends to share in the vibrant experience. The auto-adjusting screen intensity delivers great visual clarity, indoors and out. The addition of the Micro SD card slot means you can bring your entire movie and music collection with you on vacation.

Surface comes with dual camera; front facing LifeCam can be used for video chatting while the rear one is placed at an angle of 22 degree. The 22 degree alignment allows you to set the kickstand in the way you want and can record programs or meetings or events hands free. Stereo speakers and dual microphone produce original like sound. Now stay connected over Skype and feel like you are right at the next door.  

Add color to your life with all new Surface Windows Tablet. The touch cover comes with 5 different colors. Set the color you want. Windows RT powered Surface RT is expected to come around $599 USD while the Windows 8 Pro powered Surface Pro is slightly costly and comes at $999 USD.