Microsoft Surface

Microsoft Surface is a series of tablet computers that is designed and marketed by Microsoft. They were first released in late October 2012. Surface is the first major initiative by Microsoft to integrate its Windows operating system with its own hardware.

Microsoft Surface Versions:

Microsoft Surface tablet is available in two separate versions:

Surface for Windows RT: This version of Surface runs on an ARM processor that is available with 32 or 64 GB storage with support for microSD expansion and also supports USB 2.0. It even comes with the lean version of MS Office.

Surface for Windows 8 Pro: Surface Pro model comes with the full Windows 8 operating system that runs on an Intel Ivy Bridge processor. It provides USB 3.0 support, a Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDXD) expansion slot, DisplayPort (i.e. a digital display interface) and twice the storage capacity of the RT version.

Comparative features of both versions

Both Surface tablets features an integrated kickstand, a magnesium enclosure, front and rear webcams and a Gorilla Glass-fronted 10.6-inch screen with a 16:9 ratio. However, they differ in their usage and even configuration, some of these are as listed in table below:

Featrues	Surface for Windows RT	Surface for Windows 8 Pro
OS	Windows RT	Windows 8 Pro
Weight	676 gm	903g
Thickness	9.3 mm	13.5 mm
Power consumption	31.5 W-h	42 W-h
Connectivity	microSD, USB 2.0, Micro HD, Video, 2x2 MIMO antennae	microSDXC, USB 3.0, Mini DisplayPort Video, 2x2 MIMO antennae
Productivity	Office Home & Student 2013 RT, Touch Cover, Type Cover	Touch Cover, Type Cover, Pen with Palm Block
Usage	VaporMg Case & Stand	VaporMg Case & Stand
Storage Space	32 GB, 64 GB	64 GB, 128 GB

Unique features of Microsoft Surface

Microsoft’s Surface introduces several unique features not found in other tablets:

Kickstand: The Surface includes a built-in kickstand that allows the tablet to be placed upright similar to that of a laptop’s screen. This is the main distinguishing feature which other tablet models lack.

Keyboard cover: Most tablets don’t include a case or a keyboard. They have to be bought separately as accessories. To solve this issue, Surface offers a keyboard that doubles as a cover. After completion of the work, the user can simply flip up the keyboard, and it becomes a cover to protect the screen.

Windows Desktop: Both the Surface versions include the Desktop, containing Windows File Manager that was formerly named as Windows Explorer in Windows 7 and earlier versions of Windows.
Note: However, traditional Desktop programs cannot be installed on the Surface with Windows RT.

Microsoft Office: The RT version of Surface includes a copy of Office Home and Student 2013. With this, MS Office programs like Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OneNote, can be used to create documents or touch up those that arrive in e-mail.

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