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.  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

RAM – 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.  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

RAM – 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