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Microsoft Surface
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Developer	Microsoft
Type	Tablet computer
Operating system	Windows RT (Surface); Windows 8 (Surface Pro);
CPU	Nvidia Tegra (Surface); Quad-core Intel Core i5 (Surface Pro);
Storage	Surface; 32 or 64GB and microSD slot; Surface Pro; 64 or 128GB and microSDXC slot;
Display	Surface; 10.6" HD screen with 16:9 aspect ratio; Surface Pro; 10.6" Full HD screen with 16:9 aspect ratio;
Input	Multi-touch screen, Touch Cover, Type Cover; Surface Pro; Pen with palm block;
Connectivity	2x2 MIMO Wi-Fi (802.11 a/b/g/n); Surface; USB 2.0, micro HDMI; Surface Pro; USB 3.0, Mini DisplayPort
Power	31.5 W-h (Surface); 42 W-h (Surface Pro);
Mass	676g (Surface); 903g (Surface Pro);
Website	http://www.surface.com

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Microsoft Surface is a line of tablet ultra-portable PCs designed to work with Windows RT and Windows 8 operating systems.^[1]^[2] Different versions will be available featuring ARM and Intel CPUs and the display is a 10.6", 16:9 widescreen HD Display (RT version) or Full HD Display (Pro version).^[3] The product was announced by Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer at a Los Angeles event on June 18th, 2012 at Milk Studios.^[4] The 'Touch Cover', a magnetic case complete with a multitouch keyboard and a trackpad, was also unveiled at the Los Angeles announcement.^[5] "For the CPUs, the Surface with Windows RT will use an Nvidia ARM CPU, which most likely means a quad core Tegra 3 chip, like you'll find in the Asus Transformer Pad TF300. On the Windows 8 Pro Surface, Microsoft confirmed a full-fledged third generation "Ivy Bridge" Core i5 quad core chip like the chips in current Windows laptops." ^[6] As of June 18 2012, no pricing or release date is available.

Hardware

The Microsoft Surface line features VaporMg, the molded magnesium casing^[7] that houses Surface's components paired with a PVD finish, which is a manufacturing process that produces a durable finish^[8]. VaporMg allows magnesium to be melted down and molded to the details needed for Surface. Also included in both Surface models is a USB port, a micro-SD slot, and a magnetic strip to attach accessories such as the 'Touch Cover' and 'Type Cover'. There are also two cameras, front-facing and rear-facing.^[9]

Although Microsoft so far (06-19-12) has omitted mentioning the resolution of the display, it seems like the Pro-Version features a FullHD display at 1920x1080, and the normal version an HD display at 1366x768.

References

^ Biddle, Sam (June 18, 2012). "What is the Microsoft Surface Tablet?". Gizmodo. Retrieved June 18, 2012.
^ "Live from Microsoft's 'major announcement' event". The Verge. June 18, 2012. Retrieved June 18, 2012.
^ "Surface spec sheet" (PDF). Microsoft. Retrieved June 18, 2012.
^ Sullivan, Mark. "Microsoft Announces New 'Surface' Tablet PC". PCWorld. Retrieved June 19, 2012.
^ "Microsoft unveils Surface tablets –". Usatoday.com. November 28, 2011. Retrieved June 19, 2012.
^ Brown, Rich. "Microsoft Surface RT Overview & Specs - Tablets - CNET Reviews". Reviews.cnet.com. Retrieved June 19, 2012.
^ "Microsoft Live Blog Tablet Announcement". The Verge. June 12, 2012. Retrieved June 18, 2012.
^ "PVD Finish". House Of Antique Hardware. Retrieved June 18, 2012. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |1= (help)
^ "Microsoft Live Blog Tablet Announcement". The Verge. June 12, 2012. Retrieved June 18, 2012. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |1= (help)

[1] Biddle, Sam (June 18, 2012). "What is the Microsoft Surface Tablet?". Gizmodo. Retrieved June 18, 2012.

[2] "Live from Microsoft's 'major announcement' event". The Verge. June 18, 2012. Retrieved June 18, 2012.

[3] "Surface spec sheet" (PDF). Microsoft. Retrieved June 18, 2012.

[4] Sullivan, Mark. "Microsoft Announces New 'Surface' Tablet PC". PCWorld. Retrieved June 19, 2012.

[5] "Microsoft unveils Surface tablets –". Usatoday.com. November 28, 2011. Retrieved June 19, 2012.

[6] Brown, Rich. "Microsoft Surface RT Overview & Specs - Tablets - CNET Reviews". Reviews.cnet.com. Retrieved June 19, 2012.

[7] "Microsoft Live Blog Tablet Announcement". The Verge. June 12, 2012. Retrieved June 18, 2012.

[8] "PVD Finish". House Of Antique Hardware. Retrieved June 18, 2012. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |1= (help)

[9] "Microsoft Live Blog Tablet Announcement". The Verge. June 12, 2012. Retrieved June 18, 2012. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |1= (help)

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 Although Microsoft so far (06-19-12) has omitted mentioning the resolution of the display, it seems like the Pro-Version features a FullHD display at 1920x1080, and the normal version an HD display at 1366x768.
+==See also==
+* [[Comparison of tablet computers|Tablet computers]]
 ==References==