You can now preorder Microsoft’s 10.6-inch Surface tablet to at
http://www.microsoft.com/Surface
With prices starting at $499 for the 32GB model and $699 for the 64GB model. Both tablets are Wi-Fi only with VaporMg magnesium casing and a kickstand, and runs on the Windows 8 operating system. Â The Microsoft surface is only 9.30mm thick, and weighs 1.5 pounds.
There are two models to choose from, the Windows RT model which you can pre order, and the Windows 8 Professional model which is still not released.
Windows RT Surface
Operating System – Windows RT (Windows 8)
Battery – 31.5 W-h (About 8 hours)
Processor – NVIDIA T30 quad-core processor
Display – 10.6-inch multi-touch display with resolution of 1366 x 768 16:9
RAMÂ – 2GB of RAM
Storage – 32 or 64GB storage options (expandable)
Camera – 720p rear and front-facing cameras
Ports – Stereo speakers, Full-size USB 2.0, microSDXC card slot, Headset jack, HD video out
Not much difference in the professional model a thickness of 13.5mm, and weighs a little more at 2.0 pounds. Â You get a little better display, battery life and bigger hard drive if you choose the 128 gig.
Windows Professional Surface
Operating System – Windows 8 Professional
Battery – 42 W-h (About 10 hours)
Processor – Intel third-generation Core
Display – 10.6-inch multi-touch display with resolution of 1920 x 1080 16:9
RAMÂ – 2GB of RAM
Storage – 64 or 128GB
Camera – 720p rear and front-facing cameras
Ports – Stereo speakers, Full-size USB 2.0, microSDXC card slot, Headset jack, HD video out