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Microsoft reveals its own Windows 8 tablet: meet the new Surface for Windows RT

Microsoft announces Surface for Windows 8 Pro: Intel inside, optional pen input

Microsoft Surface tablets: the differences between Windows RT and Windows 8 Pro models

Surface for Windows RT tablet
•Processor: NVIDIA-made ARM chip
•Weight: 676 grams
•Thickness: 9.3 millimeters
•Display: 10.6-inch ClearType HD capactive touch panel
•Battery: 31.5Wh
•I/O: microSDXC, USB 2.0, Micro HD Video, 2x2 MIMO antennae
•Software: Windows RT + Office Home & Student 2013 RT
•Accessories: Touch Cover, Type Cover, VaporMg Case & Stand
•Capacity: 32GB / 64GB
•Availability: 10/26/2012
•Pricing: Starting at $499

Surface for Windows 8 Pro tablet
•Processor: 3rd Gen Intel Core i5 Processor with Intel HD Graphics 4000, 4GB RAM-Dual Channel Memory
•Weight: 903 grams
•Thickness: 13.5 millimeters
•Display: 10.6" ClearType Full HD Display, 1920x1080 pixels, 16:9 (widescreen), 10-point multi-touch
•Battery: 42W-h
•I/O: microSDXC, Full-size USB 3.0, Mini DisplayPort, 2x2 MIMO antennae
•Software: Windows 8 Pro
•Accessories: Touch Cover, Type Cover, VaporMg Case & Stand, Pen with Palm Block
•Capacity: 64GB / 128GB
Cameras and A/V: Two 720p HD LifeCams, front- and rear-facing with TruColor, Microphone, Stereo speakers
•Availability: "Three months after" the Windows 8 launch this fall
•Pricing: To be determined
 
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#52 ·
I'm waiting waiting for the Surface Pro but the Asus Taichi has gotten my attention just for the cool factor.
 
#54 ·
naijai said:
I'm waiting waiting for the Surface Pro but the Asus Taichi has gotten my attention just for the cool factor.
I dunno...
"1. Actual battery life varies with United Statesge. Operation
lifetime subject to product model, normal United Statesge
conditions, and configurations."
...if Asus can't write two sentences, how can we trust them to make a tablet?
 
#55 ·
"Nick" said:
I dunno......if Asus can't write two sentences, how can we trust them to make a tablet?
Looking at that, I think that's AutoCorrect at work... USAge... Becomes UNITED STATESge... :lol:

- Merg
 
#56 ·
"Nick" said:
I dunno......if Asus can't write two sentences, how can we trust them to make a tablet?
The mistake happened twice, with the same spelling error. I agree it's autocorrect or translation error. I still want one
 
#58 ·
djlong said:
Asus has been winning top marks in reliability when it comes to laptops (along with Lenovo and Toshiba). I don't think an overeager autocorrect would have a big impact on that :)
"overeager autocorrect" :lol: :hurah:
 
#59 ·
It looks more like a macro that expanded "US", and that auto correct, if any, didn't work as there's no such word as "Statesge". No telling where the "a" in "usage" went!

I use macros a lot:

After three years of therapy my psychiatrist said something that brought tears to my eyes. He said, "No hablo inglés, Señor."
 
#60 ·
Laxguy said:
It looks more like a macro that expanded "US", and that auto correct, if any, didn't work as there's no such word as "Statesge". No telling where the "a" in "usage" went!

I use macros a lot:

After three years of therapy my psychiatrist said something that brought tears to my eyes. He said, "No hablo inglés, Señor."
That's why I think USA became UNITED STATES.

As for your quote there... I get a kick at work when I am having a converstaion for about 5 minutes with someone in Spanish and all of a sudden they tell me that they don't speak English and don't understand. Ummm... I haven't been speaking to you in English... :lol:

- Merg
 
#61 ·
I was in BB Monday and they had a functional ASUS RT tablet on display.
Not sure if it was in stock or for sale, because I didn't bother to find out after checking out the new tablet. The hardware looked good but all those colored squares, reminded me of a video game for toddlers.
Went ahead and bought an ASUS Transformer Infinity (follow up to the Transformer Prime).
 
#62 ·
GF's son wants an RT tablet for Christmas so looked at the ASUS and Microsoft offerings.
You can get the ASUS Vivo tablet with a free Transformer-type keyboard for less than the Microsoft tablet with the flexible magnetic keyboard.
Bought him the ASUS as the keyboard seems more functional with it's latop-type clamshell setup vs a flexible keyboard that must be flat on a desk to really use.
Other ASUS advantages are a better screen, GPS, NFC, and two batteries (one in the tablet itself and another in the keyboard) besides the lower price and more functional keyboard.
The reviewers like CNET and PCMAG all seem to like the Microsoft tablet a bit better though the only real reason seems to be the magnetic snap-on of the keyboard.
 
#64 ·
austen0316 said:
I have the Surface and I personally like it better. The hardware feels better built then the asus. The touch keyboard is great. Updates may come first to the surface, but not sure on that.
Oh I'll probably be in trouble for getting him the ASUS over the Surface.
It just didn't see trying to sit on a dorm room bed and trying to type on the Surface' flexible keyboard.
 
#65 ·
Microsoft Surface Pro available as of Feb 9 2013
Starting at $899 for 64GB Version
 
#67 ·
Isn't the 64 GB is NAND memory chip(s) ?

How easy to fool customers with the size and double/triple a price of same device.

To estimate a real price's difference just pick USB flash drive of the size (sans a cost of PCB, a controller, housing and USB connector).
 
#68 ·
So did anyone pick up the Surface RT or Pro and have their own personal reviews on the devices.
 
#71 ·
hdtvfan0001 said:
Seriously? $900 for a tablet with a Sesame Street User Interface?

I'm sure they'll have to hold back the herd of people rushing to get them.

Maybe they'll have an app for it called Tickle Me Surface.
Uh, it sold out everywhere immediately. It my not be selling like an iPad, but it most certainly selling.

And Windows 8 is nowhere near as bad as some make it out to be. I bought my wife a laptop with it and she really likes it, and I find it to be much better than I thought I would. I think I still prefer Windows 7, but that's probably because her laptop is not a touch screen.
 
#75 ·
hilmar2k;3179595 said:
Uh, it sold out everywhere immediately. It my not be selling like an iPad, but it most certainly selling.

And Windows 8 is nowhere near as bad as some make it out to be. I bought my wife a laptop with it and she really likes it, and I find it to be much better than I thought I would. I think I still prefer Windows 7, but that's probably because her laptop is not a touch screen.
You're right, windows 8 isn't that bad, at least without doing much in the Metro UI. However I do use Start8. I have a server with the metro interface, and I'm glad that once I get it up and running, I'll really only need to log into it once. Month or so.
 
#76 ·
djlong;3179605 said:
Don't read too much into those "sellout" stories. Lots of stores are reporting they got one or NO 128GB units. It's easy to claim 'sold out' when you didn't ship that many.
While that's true, there are also a lot of people that are upset about the lack of inventory who wanted to but couldn't buy it. Either way, demand is there for it.
 
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