Microsofts nye Tablet: Surface

Microsoft har netop præsenteret sit nye legetøj: Surface! Som udgangspunkt vil jeg sige, at maskinen er en kombination af Tablets og Laptops, idet den kombinerer funktioner og designprincipper fra de to verdener, men jeg skal også hastigt tilstå, at det er en lækker kombination! Det lader til, at der kommer to udgaver af apparatet, baseret på henholdsvis Windows 8 Pro samt Windows RT, og nedenfor kan du tjekke deres specs ud og samtidig se videoen, som præsenterede os for vidunderet. Videoen er i øvrigt en sand perle for sig selv! Godt arbejde, Microsoft!

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Microsoft has just presented its newest toy: Surface! I'd call this machine a combination of Tablets and Laptops, since it seems to combine elements of design and function from these two worlds, but I must also confess that it's a very nice looking combination! It seems that there will be two versions of the device, based on both Windows 8 Pro and Windows RT, and you can check out the specs and the video presenting the wonder. The video is indeed a wonder all to itself! Nice work, Microsoft!

Software takes center stage: Surface sports a full-sized USB port and a 16:9 aspect ratio – the industry standard for HD. It has edges angled at 22 degrees, a natural position for the PC at rest or in active use, letting the hardware fade into the background and the software stand out.

VaporMg: The casing of Surface is created using a unique approach called VaporMg (pronounced Vapor-Mag), a combination of material selection and process to mold metal and deposit particles that creates a finish akin to a luxury watch. Starting with magnesium, parts can be molded as thin as .65 mm, thinner than the typical credit card, to create a product that is thin, light and rigid/strong.

Integrated Kickstand: The unique VaporMg approach also enables a built-in kickstand that lets you transition Surface from active use to passive consumption – watching a movie or even using the HD front- or rear-facing video cameras. The kickstand is there when needed, and disappears when not in use, with no extra weight or thickness.

Touch Cover: The 3 mm Touch Cover represents a step forward in human-computer interface. Using a unique pressure-sensitive technology, Touch Cover senses keystrokes as gestures, enabling you to touch type significantly faster than with an on-screen keyboard. It will be available in a selection of vibrant colors. Touch Cover clicks into Surface via a built-in magnetic connector, forming a natural spine like you find on a book, and works as a protective cover. You can also click in a 5 mm-thin Type Cover that adds moving keys for a more traditional typing feel. 

 

Surface for Windows RT

• OS: Windows RT
• Light(1): 676 g
• Thin(2): 9.3 mm
• Clear: 10.6” ClearType HD Display
• Energized: 31.5 W-h
• Connected: microSD, USB 2.0, Micro HD Video, 2x2 MIMO antennae
• Productive: Office ‘15’ Apps, Touch Cover, Type Cover
• Practical: VaporMg Case & Stand
• Configurable: 32 GB, 64 GB

Surface for Windows 8 Pro

• OS: Windows 8 Pro
• Light(1): 903 g
• Thin(2): 13.5 mm
• Clear: 10.6” ClearType Full HD Display
• Energized: 42 W-h
• Connected: microSDXC, USB 3.0, Mini DisplayPort Video, 2x2 MIMO antennae
• Productive: Touch Cover, Type Cover, Pen with Palm Block
• Practical: VaporMg Case & Stand
• Configurable: 64 GB, 128 GB