Microsoft Surface Models: At a Glance -- Redmond Channel Partner

The initial models of Microsoft Surface tablets have slight variations. A side-by-side comparison of the two tablets' specs:

	Surface for Windows RT	Surface for Windows 8 Pro
OS	Windows RT	Windows 8 Pro
Processor	ARM	3rd gen Intel Core
Weight	676g	903g
Width	9.3mm	13.5mm
Display	10.6" ClearType HD	10.6" ClearType Full HD
Power	31.5 W-h	42 W-h
Ports	microSD, USB 2.0, Micro HD Video	microSDXC, USB 3.0, Mini DisplayPort Video
Productivity Features	Office "15" apps, Touch Cover, Type Cover	Touch Cover, Type Cover, Pen with Palm Block
Storage	32 GB or 64 GB	64 GB or 128 GB
Availability	With Windows 8/RT GA	90 days later
Price	?	?

Source: Microsoft

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