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Microsoft Surface
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DeveloperMicrosoft
TypeTablet computer
Operating systemWindows RT (Surface)
Windows 8 (Surface Pro)
CPUNvidia Tegra (Surface)
Quad-core Intel Core i5 (Surface Pro)
StorageSurface
32 or 64GB and microSD slot
Surface Pro
64 or 128GB and microSDXC slot
DisplaySurface
10.6" HD screen with 16:9 aspect ratio
Surface Pro
10.6" Full HD screen with 16:9 aspect ratio
InputMulti-touch screen, Touch Cover, Type Cover
Surface Pro
Pen with palm block
Connectivity2x2 MIMO Wi-Fi (802.11 a/b/g/n)

Surface
USB 2.0, micro HDMI

Surface Pro
USB 3.0, Mini DisplayPort
Power31.5 W-h (Surface)
42 W-h (Surface Pro)
Mass676g (Surface)
903g (Surface Pro)
Websitehttp://www.surface.com

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 this moment, 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. Surface is molded to .65mm. 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 2 cameras, front-facing and rear-facing.[9]

References

  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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