The Microsoft Surface Tablet Computer
The Microsoft Surface became available in October 2012. It is Microsoft’s first version of a tablet and it will come with their new operating system Windows 8.
Reaction to the Microsoft Surface has been mixed and ranges from “This is one of the most exciting pieces of hardware I’ve ever used. It is extremely well-designed; meticulous even,” to “the whole thing is honestly perplexing.”
It is heavier than the competitive tablets. It weighs 690g while the iPad4 weighs 640g, but the iPad4 has a smaller screen. The Microsoft Surface is the exact same thickness as the iPad4 and the Surface has a magnesium “VaporMg” coating that looks like it was chiseled from a piece of slate.
The rear kickstand is a useful part of the Microsoft Surface. It’s made of metal, and does a good job of propping up the tablet to an angle of 22 degrees, even on your lap. It allows hands-free viewing of videos or photos and when it is closed, it disappears into the casing.
The Touch Cover doubles as a cover and is a pressure-sensitive keyboard just 3mm thick and weighing less than half a pound. It has the usual Windows shortcut keys, media controls and a track pad. If you need to do a lot of typing or you prefer the feel of a mechanical keyboard, the Type Cover gives you the traditional typing experience.
If you need information in real time while you work on other things, Microsoft Surface has Live tiles and notifications to keep your info coming. With connected standby, you can stay up-to-date, and since the battery will last 8 hours, you can do all your work, email friends or watch videos on a single charge. Surface will sync with apps like Mail, Calendar, Photos, Messaging and SkyDrive.
You can personalize your Microsoft Surface start screen and arrange it any way you like and create a picture password to sign in and choose a background to suit your character.
Microsoft Surface comes with Windows RT pre-installed and with Office Home and Student 2013 RT Preview. The versions of Internet Explorer 10, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OneNote are touch-enhanced if you want to use the touchscreen instead of the keyboard.
Even though Microsoft Surface with Windows RT is very thin, it still has a USB port, a microSD card slot and an HD video out port. It lets you easily transfer files or use compatible accessories. Surface is also cloud-connected with SkyDrive, so you can access your content from anywhere, at any time, not to mention apps, social media and music.
Please enjoy this Keynote Presentation on the Surface from this past June:
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