Microsoft held an event at Milk Studios in Hollywood CA,
where it announced its new line of Microsoft Surface tablets, which it calls a
‘whole new family of computing devices’. There will be a Surface for Windows RT
and one that runs Windows 8 Pro. The tablet features a Gorilla Glass screen,
and a kickstand. It was also shown off with a magnetic cover that appeared to
be very similar to the Apple Smart Cover for iPad, but it features a full multitouch
keyboard on the inner side.
There will be two Surface models, one running Windows 8 Pro
and one running Windows RT. The Surface RT processor will be an ARM one and the
Surface Pro processor will be Intel. The Pro model will be more powerful, with
a higher resolution and a slightly chunkier case.
Windows RT model weighs 676g, is 9.3mm thin and comes with
what Microsoft calls a 10.6", 16:9 ClearType HD display. The battery's a
31.5W-h model, you can choose between 32GB and 64GB of on-board storage, and
connectors include MicroSD, USB 2.0, Micro HD VIdeo and 2x2 MIMO antennae for
better WiFi performance. The processor hasn't been named but the smart money's
on a Tegra 3. It supports pen input at 600dpi resolution, and there's a palm
block so you don't lose focus when your palm touches the screen. The pen can be
used just like a real one, with digital ink annotating documents or filling in
forms.
Pro model is heavier - 930g - and thicker - 13.5mm - to make
room for an Intel Ivy Bridge i5 processor. This time the ClearType display is
"Full HD", which implies 1920x1080 resolution. The battery's bigger
too, at 42W-h, and the connectors include MicroSDXC, USB 3.0, Mini DisplayPort
and the same antennae. Storage options for the big Surface are 64GB and 128GB.
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