Surface with Windows 8 Pro pricing revealed
Microsoft finally disclosed the pricing details of Surface with Windows 8 Pro. At the time of General Availability of Windows 8, Surface with Windows RT was released and was made available for purchase. Today full specification and pricing of Surface tablet with Windows 8 Pro is revealed.
Surface tablet which will be powered by Windows 8 Pro runs on 3rd Gen Intel Core i5 Processor with Intel HD Graphics 4000. It is having 4 GB dual channel RAM. It is equipped with Two 720p HD LifeCams, front- and rear-facing with TruColor. Microsoft priced the device starting from $899 and will be available in early 2013. Check out Surface with Windows 8 Pro specs:
| OS | Runs current Windows 7 desktop applications and integrates with your existing enterprise management infrastructure. Use the programs and the apps available in the Windows Store. |
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| Exterior | 10.81 x 6.81 x 0.53in 2lbs VaporMg casing Dark Titanium color Volume and Power buttons |
| Storage | 64GB*, 128GB *System software uses significant storage space. Available storage is subject to change based on system software updates and apps usage. 1 GB = 1 billion bytes. See Surface.com/storage for more details. |
| Display | 10.6″ ClearType Full HD Display 1920×1080 pixels 16:9 (widescreen) 10-point multi-touch |
| Pen Input | Pen input and pen (included with purchase) |
| CPU | 3rd Gen Intel Core i5 Processor with Intel HD Graphics 4000 4GB RAM—Dual Channel Memory |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n) Bluetooth 4.0 Low Energy technology |
| Battery | 42 W-h |
| Cameras and A/V | Two 720p HD LifeCams, front- and rear-facing with TruColor Microphone, Stereo speakers |
| Ports | Full-size USB 3.0 microSDXC card slot Headset jack Mini DisplayPort Cover port |
| Sensors | Ambient light sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass |
| Power Supply | 48W power supply (including 5W USB for accessory charging) |
| Warranty | 1-year limited hardware warranty |
| Apps (included) | Windows Mail and Messaging; SkyDrive; Internet Explorer 10; Bing; Xbox Music, Video, and Games. |
Surface with Windows 8 Pro is coming in two versions. Both versions will include free Surface Pen with Palm block technology. Touch & Type covers can be easily used with the device but have to be purchased separately.
- 64GB standalone version at $899
- 128GB standalone version at $999
Surface with Windows 8 Pro will have Pen input and pen (included with purchase). It’s a 10 point multitouch tablet which will give full experience of an advanced tablet. Soon exact date of availability will be known and Microsoft will start selling it in early 2013. Stay tuned for updates.