Microsoft announced its own tablet PC for Windows [Video]

Microsoft in a special event in Los Angeles is a Tablet PC Surface, whose name is borrowed from existing industrial touchscreen computer. The head Steve Ballmer, presenting a novelty, said that "the pill" - part of the "new family", developed by the company.

 

There were two models announced Microsoft Surface: Operating System Windows RT and Windows 8 Pro. The model with Windows RT is equipped with a Nvidia's ARM-architecture, a slot for memory cards microSD, support for USB 2.0, HDMI connector and a battery capacity of 21.5 Wh. The thickness of the device is 9.3 mm, weight - 676 ​​A computer is available with built-in memory 32 or 64 GB. The package will include a package of Microsoft Office Home & Student 2013 RT.

 

The second version, Windows 8 Pro, equipped with a processor Intel Core (demonstration model worked on the chip technology, Core i5 with Ivy Bridge), memory card slot for microSDXC, support for USB 3.0 connector and Mini DisplayPort. The battery in this model is 42 Wh. Thickness - 13.5 mm, weight - 903 model will be sold with 64 or 128 GB.

And she and the other model is equipped with 10.6-inch display, a closed protective glass Gorilla Glass 2. In the version of Windows RT display will have a resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels, while the model with Windows 8 Pro - 1920 x 1080 pixels (Full HD). Aspect ratio - 16:9. Both versions have two HD-cameras - front and rear, as well as built-in stereo speakers and microphone.

 

The tablet comes with a stand that is in the folded state is hidden in the body. It allows you to put the device at an angle to the table. As proposed accessory keyboard Touch Cover. This keyboard with a thickness of 3 mm, both will play the role of the cover that protects the screen. It also features a trackpad. The keyboard will be available in five colors: black, blue, orange, pink and white. Connection to a computer by using a magnet.

Keyboard Touch Cover has a touch-sensitive keys, which record the pressure of fingers. In addition to the Touch Cover, Microsoft suggested that Type Cover the keyboard with mechanical keys. Its thickness is 5 mm. The corporation did not specify what kind of keyboard will be included. In addition, the model with Windows 8 Pro will support pen input.

Proceed to the sales of Microsoft Surface Windows RT planned with the launch of Windows 8. Model 8 Pro with Windows scheduled for release within three months after the first model. RTM-output version of Windows 8 is expected in July, and general availability of the new operating system - in August. The specific cost of plates in the Microsoft did not name, promising to make it closer to the beginning of sales.