THe Microsoft Surface Tablet is Coming This Fall

The Microsoft Surface Tablet is coming this Fall just after Windows 8 is slated for release this Fall. This is the first piece of hardware belonging to the PC market that will be made by Microsoft in-house with the exception of some XBox products. Microsoft is taking a different approach similar to that of Apple in trying to develop a vertical hardware/software market with the MS Surface Tablet and Windows 8.

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The Microsoft Surface Tablet will come in two flavors the RT for basic users which will be available just after the Windows 8 launch Fall of 2012 and the Windows 8 Professional version which will not be available until the holidays if not a couple of months into 2013. Exact dates haven't been hammered out yet but that is what Microsoft has given us.

Processing Power

The Surface RT will come with an ARM processor similar to the ones in many tablets and phones which will give the average multimedia user enough power to fulfill their needs. The real excitement is for the Pro version which will come with an Intel Core I-5 Processor which excites us! The I-5 processor coupled with Windows 8 professional desktop mode essentially gives you a laptop that is extremely portable and versatile.

The Intel Core I-5 processor on the Windows 8 Pro version tablet will blow any other tablet out of the water especially since it will be a fully functional PC not just a tablet with limited capabilities.

Light and Thin with a Bright Netbook Sized Display

The Surface is light weighing in at 1.5lbs for the RT version and just under 2lbs for the Professional version. It looks very stylish especially with it's much sought after magnetic case doubling as a keyboard. The keyboard comes in a wide variety of bright vibrant colors just like the images it's 10.6" ClearType HD Screen will display. The Surface is thin measuring at 9.3mm for the RT and 13.5mm for the Pro.

The Surface compared to the IPAD3 has similar weight and thickness. However, the Surface has a larger screen at 10.3" vs the IPAD3 at 9.6" the Surface is also about 40 pixels less than the IPad3.

Connectivity

The Surface comes connected on both versions with 2x2 MIMO Antenna's to provide excellent wireless signal and range while leaving out built 3G/4G service. In the past we have seen that with other tablets that have built-in WIFI don't sell as well as tablets with only wireless capabilities. There will be full USB ports on the Surface with a USB 2.0 port on the RT and USB 3.0 port on the Pro version. The RT will also have a microSD port and Micro HD Video port. While the Pro version will have a micro SDXC port, and a Mini Display port.

We believe the wireless signal will be excellent with the MIMO antenna's and that users will hopefully be able to connect a 4G USB dongle to the tablet but that has yet to be revealed. We love the idea of a full sized USB port that also supports USB 3.0 this will be a necessity for many businesses and IT professional who will use the device such as our staff. The microSD slots are an added benefit for storage or multimedia such as pictures, audio, video, etc. The Mini Display port will most likely be under utilized as only mid range to high end devices (TV's) coming out in the past couple have Display Ports.


Storage

The Surface will have plenty of built-in storage with the RT having a 32GB and a 64GB option and the Pro having a 64GB or 128GB option. Additionally, you have a microSD slot or a USB port in case extra storage is needed.

The Surface sounds very productive while having a touch cover and a touch screen it will also bring the stylus back from the dead for those who prefer to use one. At Turbo Tech's we have been thinking for utilizing the stylus for clients to electronic sign work orders and other documents while our technicians and sales staff are on site.

Camera's

The Surface also comes with a front and rear facing camera although no specs on the cameras have been released as of yet.

Keyboard and Stand

Possibly two of the best features of the surface are the case that doubles as a colorful keyboard and the built-in stand.

There are many questions left unanswered though such as price, processing power details, RAM and battery life.

This will be Microsoft's first step into the tablet market and it's looking like a very smart move with an excellent product. We can't wait until this device is out!!!

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