Microsoft’s Surface Tablets

Microsoft surprised us all last week by announcing a surprise mystery product event. Of course this immediately set rumours flying around the media suggesting all sorts of things, from Microsoft announcing their own eReader to announcing their very own tablet device. We ourselves had speculated that a Windows 8 Tablet would be released by Microsoft in 2012 The latter turned out to be true and not only did Microsoft announce their very own “Surface” tablet, but they actually announced two editions. While these tablets took centre stage, the press was also taken a back by the incredible technology packed into accessories for the tablets.

Surface Tablet Specifications
 
1. Windows RT is designed to run on ARM powered devices (more popular on mobile devices) while Windows 8 will run on the traditional x86 processors like what Intel and AMD build.

2.Windows RT tablet is lighter at just 676 grams compared to 903 grams for the Windows 8 Pro tablet. The Windows 8 Pro tablet will feature a Sandy Bridge Intel Core i5 processor.

3. Windows 8 Pro model will be Full HD as opposed to HD on the Windows RT model. The Windows 8 Pro model will also carry a slightly larger battery than the Windows RT model due to the increased power required by the processor and display and include MicroSD, MicroSDXC, USB 2.0, USB 3.0, Mini DisplayPort, Micro HD Port. Both devices will come with two cameras, one on the front and one on the back.