The company made the debut by unveiling Surface tablet computer. Microsoft Surface tablets will come in two versions. There will be Windows RT model with an ARM-based processor for light weight and long battery life, and an Intel powered model with which can run all Windows 8 apps, as well as software designed for earlier version of Windows.
The Specs:
The Microsoft Surface Windows RT tablet will be thinner and lighter, at 0.37 inches thick and 1.5 pounds. It has a 31.5 Whr battery, a microSD card slot, USB 2.0 port, micro HDMI video port, and can run Microsoft’s new Office 15 apps.
Microsoft’s Windows RT tablet will be available with 32GB or 64GB of storage.
The Surface Windows 8 Pro tablet measures 0.53 inches thick and weighs just under two pounds. This model has the same size display and basic case design as the Windows RT model. But it will have a full HD 1920 x 1080 pixel screen (the ARM version has a lower resolution display) a 42 Whr battery, microSDXC port, USB 3.0 port, and Mini DisplayPort.
The Windows 8 tablet will be available with 64GB or 128GB of storage. Microsoft will also include a digital pen with this model, making it easier to interact with traditional Windows apps designed for keyboard and mouse input.