The Microsoft Surface RT and Surface Pro appear to be geared towards taking on Apple while the Google Nexus 7 is primed to reduce the Kindle Fire to ashes. Really, it’s difficult to imagine someone who would get a highly modified Android device over one using the latest Jelly Bean 4.1 Android operating system.
Similarly, it’s difficult to picture someone who might obtain either of the Surface tablets instead of an iPad, especially when pricing for the Surface hasn’t been set but is anticipated to be in the upper hundreds. Then again, the Microsoft Surface tablets offer at least a few abilities not yet offered on the iPad – however, you never can expect what Apple might have up its sleeve.
Microsoft Surface Tablets VS Apple’s iPad
I put together this reference sheet for quick comparison of the tablets.
SPECSSurface ProSurface RTiPad WiFiProcessorIntel Core i5
(Ivey Bridge)NVIDIA Silicon
Tegra-based ARMDual-core A5Weight1.99 lbs1.48 lbs1.44 lbsThickness.53”.37”.37”Screen10.6”
(Clear Type Full HD)10.6”
(Clear Type HD)9.7”Pixels1920X1080 ,1280X720 , 2048X1536
Storage64GB or 128GB32GB or 64GB16GB, 32GB, 64GB ExtrasDigital Inking
Touch Cover or
Type Cover
Built-in Kickstand Touch Cover or
Type Cover
Built-in Kickstand,USB 2.0,USB 3.0, Camera Front & , MicroSD, WiFi, Bluetooth, Stylus ready, available fo 500-1000 dollars.
The limited volume of details we have on the Microsoft Surface for Windows 8 Pro suggests that the unit might give the iPad a run for its money. The full Windows os, the Touch/Type keyboard options, integrated kickstand and two USB plug-ins may be enough to make a number of Apple enthusiasts to include the Surface Pro to their collection of devices.
Similarly, it’s difficult to picture someone who might obtain either of the Surface tablets instead of an iPad, especially when pricing for the Surface hasn’t been set but is anticipated to be in the upper hundreds. Then again, the Microsoft Surface tablets offer at least a few abilities not yet offered on the iPad – however, you never can expect what Apple might have up its sleeve.
Microsoft Surface Tablets VS Apple’s iPad
I put together this reference sheet for quick comparison of the tablets.
SPECSSurface ProSurface RTiPad WiFiProcessorIntel Core i5
(Ivey Bridge)NVIDIA Silicon
Tegra-based ARMDual-core A5Weight1.99 lbs1.48 lbs1.44 lbsThickness.53”.37”.37”Screen10.6”
(Clear Type Full HD)10.6”
(Clear Type HD)9.7”Pixels1920X1080 ,1280X720 , 2048X1536
Storage64GB or 128GB32GB or 64GB16GB, 32GB, 64GB ExtrasDigital Inking
Touch Cover or
Type Cover
Built-in Kickstand Touch Cover or
Type Cover
Built-in Kickstand,USB 2.0,USB 3.0, Camera Front & , MicroSD, WiFi, Bluetooth, Stylus ready, available fo 500-1000 dollars.
The limited volume of details we have on the Microsoft Surface for Windows 8 Pro suggests that the unit might give the iPad a run for its money. The full Windows os, the Touch/Type keyboard options, integrated kickstand and two USB plug-ins may be enough to make a number of Apple enthusiasts to include the Surface Pro to their collection of devices.
So noteworthy is Microsoft’s decision to add not one but two USB plug-ins that Doug Gross of CNN wrote, “These ports open up the possibility of extra storage, printing and other external capabilities that should be easier and quicker than the workarounds iPad users need involving cloud storage, WiFi connections and the like.”
Even so, it appears the most likely buyer of the Microsoft Surface Pro will be people who are considering purchasing their first tablet. This segment of the market, having worked on entire pcs for so long, may be more pleased with Microsoft’s beefy tablet/PC hybrid.
The tablet market is anticipated to grow by 85% in 2013 this might not be a bad business strategy for Microsoft. Unfortunately rumors that the new tablet for Windows 8 Pro say it will be around $1000. This may cause some to forfeit expandable storage and other extras in favor of keeping a few hundred dollars in their pocket.
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