Introducing Microsoft Surface

Through a ‘major announcement’ event held at Milk Studios in Hollywood yesterday, June 18^th, Microsoft has launched their newest line of PCs designed for the Windows RT and Windows 8 operating systems. The Microsoft Surface tablets, dubbed by the company as an entirely new line of computing devices, are highlighted by their distinctive industrial design and impressive specifications. The two tablets, Surface for Windows RT and Surface for Windows 8 Pro, possess very identical exterior design and features although both devices work through different operating systems and possess individual capacities.

With the Surface tablets, Microsoft has focused on making ‘advances in industrial design’, whether in the construction of  the tablets’ VaporMg casing, Integrated Kickstand, Touch Cover interface or their unique take on ‘letting the hardware fade into the background and the software stand out.’ The release of Windows 8 will coincide with the availability of Surface for Windows RT, with Surface for Windows 8 Pro expected to be available after 90 days of the said Windows 8 launch.

CEO Steve Balmer spoke at the Hollywood event, saying that the launch of the Surface tablets have introduced a ‘new era of cloud computing’ and allowed the company to ‘embrace mobility’.

Microsoft, according to TheNextWeb, is also gearing up for another event this week – most probably a preview of the Windows Phone – this time in San Francisco.

The following sets of specs apply to Surface for Windows RT and Surface for Windows 8, respectively:

Surface for Windows RT:

Operating System – Windows RT

Processor – NVIDIA ARM chip

Display – 10.6 inches ClearType HD touch panel

Battery – 31.5Wh

Capacity – 32GB/64GB

Weight – 676 grams

Thickness – 9.3 mm

Price – No details yet

Date of Availability – Coincides with the Windows 8 Launching or Fall 2012

 

Surface for Windows 8 Pro:

Operating System – Windows 8 Pro

Processor – Intel Core i5

Display – 10.6 inches ClearType HD touch panel

Battery – 42Wh

Capacity – 64GB/128GB

Weight – 903 grams

Thickness – 13.5 mm

Price – No details yet

Date of Availability – 3 months after launching of Windows 8 sometime in the Fall of 2012

 

Official Video :

Touch Cover is available in 4 different colors : black, blue, red and pink.

Technical Specs Chart :

More details on Microsoft official product page.