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Microsoft Tablet Surface for Windows RT Gets Release Date

Coming October 26th
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Microsoft’s new tablet device, Surface, which runs on Windows RT, has been given an October 26th release date, coinciding with the launch of Windows 8.

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We had previously been told this was the case but Microsoft has been keeping mum in regards to the date recently. These things often change.

“The next version of our operating system, Windows 8, will be generally available on October 26, 2012. At that time, we will begin selling the Surface, a series of Microsoft-designed and manufactured hardware devices,” Microsoft stated in an SEC filing reported by CNET.

There’s a pro version of the Surface coming around 90 days later.

The Microsoft Surface and its variants were announced back in June, the specs are as below.

Windows RT model

  • 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, 2×2 MIMO antennae
  • Productive: Office ’15’ Apps, touch cover, type cover
  • Practical: VaporMg case & stand
  • Configurable: 32 GB, 64 GB

Windows 8 Pro model

  • 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, 2×2 MIMO antennae
  • Productive: Touch cover, type Cover, pen with palm block
  • Practical: VaporMg case & stand
  • Configurable: 64 GB, 128 GB

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