After all those in-depth speculations, Microsoft's finally unveiled its chic tablet, Surface.
The software giant has made its presence felt for the past three
decades, crafting ingenious software for computing, but this is the
first tablet that it has ever built. Microsoft was a late entrant into
the mobile world that had just two powerful entities – Apple and
Android. Microsoft’s initial smartphones didn’t get much love and the
company had begun to lose ground in the mobile terrain. The company
bounced back with the tiled Windows Phone UI, and then made the big
announcement of Windows 8, which would offer seamless experience for
various platforms, like smartphones, tablets and desktops.
Design
Microsoft displayed the Surface for Windows
RT, featuring a classy and chic look. The Surface for Windows 8 Pro is
said to feature the same design, but it will be a tad thicker and
heavier. The casing of Surface has been created using a unique approach,
called VaporMg (pronounced Vapor-Mag), a combination of material
selection and process to mould metal and deposit particles that creates a
finish akin to a luxury watch. This finish helps the tablet exhibit a
premium look and feel. Both tablets go beyond the existing screen sizes,
and brings a large screen experience with displays measuring 10.6-inch.
Both feature a high-res, 16:9 ClearType screen. It has edges angled at
22 degrees, a natural position for the PC at rest or in active use,
letting the hardware fade into the background and the software stand
out. The Surface for Windows RT is 9.3mm slim and weighs 676 grams,
while the Surface for Windows 8 Pro is a tad heavy at 903 grams and
13.5mm in thickness. Moreover, Microsoft has also added in the integral
kickstand that adds viewing convenience. It is has been integrated using
the VaporMg and is a part of the device without adding external bulk.
Features
One
of the highlights of the new Microsoft tablets is the Touch Cover. This
cover may remind you of the popular foldable iPad cover. However,
Microsoft has more to it. This cover is about 3mm thick and if you just
flip it, the back serves as a keyboard. So, now you may get a clear idea
why the company added the kickstand. The keyboard also comes integrated
with a multi-touch trackpad, and will be made available in vibrant
colours. Using the unique pressure-sensitive technology, Touch Cover
senses keystrokes as gestures, enabling you to touch type significantly
faster than on an on-screen keyboard. Touch Cover clicks into Surface
via a built-in magnetic connector, forming a natural spine, like you
find on a book, and works as a protective cover. You can also click in a
5 mm-thin Type Cover that adds moving keys for a more traditional
typing feel. Now, this makes the Surface for Windows 8 Pro a perfect
alternative for your netbooks.
Then there are two cameras – the front LifeCam to chat, while the
rear-facing LifeCam is angled at 22 degrees, so you can flip out the
Kickstand and record meetings and events hands-free. There are stereo
speakers and dual microphones tuned for Skype. Both come with support
for standard USB port, Windows RT version of Surface has USB 2.0 and the
Windows 8 Pro has USB 3.0 support. The feature sheet is inclusive of
perimeter venting that helps airflow and Microsoft claims that one will
never be able to block it, and microSD card support. There’s also the
optional DisplayPort. It will apparently come with built-in support for
pen stylus. Microsoft has been tight lipped about what lies beneath all
that metal and glass in their Surface tablets, but Nvidia have just confirmed
that the Windows RT version of the Surface will indeed be powered by
their Tegra processor. Now, they haven’t specified which Tegra SoC
exactly, but everything points to Tegra 3.
A quick look at the spec sheet details that have been revealed, so far –
Surface for Windows RT -
- OS: Windows RT
- Weight: 676 g
- Depth: 9.3 mm
- Display: 10.6-inch ClearType HD Display
- Energized: 31.5 W-h
- Connectivity: microSD, USB 2.0, Micro HD Video, 2x2 MIMO antennae
- Productive: Office ‘15’ Apps, Touch Cover, Type Cover
- Practical: VaporMg Case & Stand
- Configurable: 32GB, 64GB
Surface for Windows 8 Pro -
- OS: Windows 8 Pro
- Weight: 903 g
- Depth: 13.5 mm
- Display: 10.6-inch ClearType Full HD Display
- Energized: 42 W-h
- Connected: microSDXC, USB 3.0, Mini DisplayPort Video, 2x2 MIMO antennae
- Productive: Touch Cover, Type Cover, Pen with Palm Block
- Practical: VaporMg Case & Stand
- Configurable: 64GB, 128GB
After all those in-depth speculations, Microsoft's finally unveiled its chic tablet, Surface.
The software giant has made its presence felt for the past three
decades, crafting ingenious software for computing, but this is the
first tablet that it has ever built. Microsoft was a late entrant into
the mobile world that had just two powerful entities – Apple and
Android. Microsoft’s initial smartphones didn’t get much love and the
company had begun to lose ground in the mobile terrain. The company
bounced back with the tiled Windows Phone UI, and then made the big
announcement of Windows 8, which would offer seamless experience for
various platforms, like smartphones, tablets and desktops.
Design
Microsoft displayed the Surface for Windows
RT, featuring a classy and chic look. The Surface for Windows 8 Pro is
said to feature the same design, but it will be a tad thicker and
heavier. The casing of Surface has been created using a unique approach,
called VaporMg (pronounced Vapor-Mag), a combination of material
selection and process to mould metal and deposit particles that creates a
finish akin to a luxury watch. This finish helps the tablet exhibit a
premium look and feel. Both tablets go beyond the existing screen sizes,
and brings a large screen experience with displays measuring 10.6-inch.
Both feature a high-res, 16:9 ClearType screen. It has edges angled at
22 degrees, a natural position for the PC at rest or in active use,
letting the hardware fade into the background and the software stand
out. The Surface for Windows RT is 9.3mm slim and weighs 676 grams,
while the Surface for Windows 8 Pro is a tad heavy at 903 grams and
13.5mm in thickness. Moreover, Microsoft has also added in the integral
kickstand that adds viewing convenience. It is has been integrated using
the VaporMg and is a part of the device without adding external bulk.
Features
One
of the highlights of the new Microsoft tablets is the Touch Cover. This
cover may remind you of the popular foldable iPad cover. However,
Microsoft has more to it. This cover is about 3mm thick and if you just
flip it, the back serves as a keyboard. So, now you may get a clear idea
why the company added the kickstand. The keyboard also comes integrated
with a multi-touch trackpad, and will be made available in vibrant
colours. Using the unique pressure-sensitive technology, Touch Cover
senses keystrokes as gestures, enabling you to touch type significantly
faster than on an on-screen keyboard. Touch Cover clicks into Surface
via a built-in magnetic connector, forming a natural spine, like you
find on a book, and works as a protective cover. You can also click in a
5 mm-thin Type Cover that adds moving keys for a more traditional
typing feel. Now, this makes the Surface for Windows 8 Pro a perfect
alternative for your netbooks.
Then there are two cameras – the front LifeCam to chat, while the
rear-facing LifeCam is angled at 22 degrees, so you can flip out the
Kickstand and record meetings and events hands-free. There are stereo
speakers and dual microphones tuned for Skype. Both come with support
for standard USB port, Windows RT version of Surface has USB 2.0 and the
Windows 8 Pro has USB 3.0 support. The feature sheet is inclusive of
perimeter venting that helps airflow and Microsoft claims that one will
never be able to block it, and microSD card support. There’s also the
optional DisplayPort. It will apparently come with built-in support for
pen stylus. Microsoft has been tight lipped about what lies beneath all
that metal and glass in their Surface tablets, but Nvidia have just confirmed
that the Windows RT version of the Surface will indeed be powered by
their Tegra processor. Now, they haven’t specified which Tegra SoC
exactly, but everything points to Tegra 3.
A quick look at the spec sheet details that have been revealed, so far –
Surface for Windows RT -
- OS: Windows RT
- Weight: 676 g
- Depth: 9.3 mm
- Display: 10.6-inch ClearType HD Display
- Energized: 31.5 W-h
- Connectivity: microSD, USB 2.0, Micro HD Video, 2x2 MIMO antennae
- Productive: Office ‘15’ Apps, Touch Cover, Type Cover
- Practical: VaporMg Case & Stand
- Configurable: 32GB, 64GB
Surface for Windows 8 Pro -
- OS: Windows 8 Pro
- Weight: 903 g
- Depth: 13.5 mm
- Display: 10.6-inch ClearType Full HD Display
- Energized: 42 W-h
- Connected: microSDXC, USB 3.0, Mini DisplayPort Video, 2x2 MIMO antennae
- Productive: Touch Cover, Type Cover, Pen with Palm Block
- Practical: VaporMg Case & Stand
- Configurable: 64GB, 128GB
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