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Tuesday, January 22, 2013
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Microsoft Announces Surface Windows 8 Pro Availability, Market Expansion And New Accessories
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Microsoft's Surface family of PCs is growing. Its newest model - Surface Windows 8 Pro - will be available for purchase on Feb. 9, 2013, in the United States and Canada.
 Powered by an Intel Core i5 processor, Surface Windows 8 Pro provides the performance of a laptop in a tablet package. It can run Windows 8 applications, as well as current Windows 7 desktop applications. Starting at an estimated retail price of US$899, Surface Windows 8 Pro will be available in 64GB and 128GB models. A Surface pen with Palm Block technology, designed specifically to work with Surface to let users edit, collaborate and get things done, is included with Surface Windows 8 Pro.
In addition, Microsoft will soon make available the Surface Windows RT in 13 additional markets worldwide.
Additional Surface accessories will also soon be available.
- Surface Windows RT will be available in a new 64GB standalone version for an estimated retail price of US$599 to allow users the option of selecting a Cover of their choice.
- Three new Touch Cover Limited Editions in red, magenta and cyan will be sold at an estimated retail price of US$129.99.
- Users will have the option of purchasing a Wedge Touch Mouse, Surface Edition, for an estimated retail price of US$69.95 in all markets in which Surface is currently sold with additional markets to follow in the coming weeks.
Microsoft Surface |
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Surface RT |
Surface Pro |
| Dimensions |
10.81 x 6.77 x 0.37" |
10.81 x 6.81 x 0.53" |
| Display |
10.6-inch 1366 x 768 PLS |
10.6-inch 1920 x 1080 |
| Weight |
1.5 lbs |
2.0 lbs |
| Processor |
NVIDIA Tegra 3 |
Core i5 with HD4000 Graphics (17W Ivy Bridge) |
| Connectivity |
WiFi |
WiFi |
| Memory |
2GB |
4GB |
| Storage |
32GB or 64GB |
64GB or 128GB |
| Battery |
31.5 Wh |
42.0 Wh |
| Starting Price |
$499 |
$899 |
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