Microsoft Goes Hard For Hardware: Video And Specs List for Microsoft Surface

The specs for the Microsoft Surface are out and it looks like this sleek piece of computer is going to provide some fierce competition for the market dominating iPad. But Microsoft must deliver the whole package if this product is going to be a success. The software king turned turnkey tech provider has taken a note out of Apple’s book and gone hard for hardware. Microsoft has traditionally left the hardware component to OEMs such as Dell and HP, but the modern consumer is looking for a one-stop-shop when purchasing the latest technology and Microsoft has finally started to tune in. The Surface is promising the holly trinity of technology – software, hardware and apps, allowing the manufacturer to control delivery and provide a premium user experience at ever step. You know what they say, “If you want something done right, do it yourself.”

Along with the release of the Surface, Microsoft will be pushing the ‘Windows Store’, a portal for Windows 8 apps. The support of a place to purchase quality music, movies, games and more is essential for the success of any device going up against the sea of apps available in the iTunes AppStore and Google Play Store.

SPECS LIST

• At 9.3mm thin, the Surface has just enough width to feature a full sized USB port
• 10.6", 16:9 widescreen HD Display with auto-adjusting screen intensity
• Micro SD card slot
• Windows 8 apps
• Keyboard! 3mm thin, pressure sensitive cover that turns into a keyboard and trackpad
• A choice of five coloured touch pad covers which Microsoft claims will allow you to ‘Express yourself’
• Front and rear facing cameras
• Stereo speakers
• Dual microphones
• Hi-tech VaporMg casing which is strong, plus looks and feels luxurious

Will the Windows Surface be a game changer in the hotly contested tablet wars or are we about to witness another failed stab at Apple imitation?

Only time will tell…