Microsoft unveils Surface tablet to rival iPad

Microsoft has launched its own tablet called Microsoft Surface in an attempt to overtake competitor and partner Apple, and rival Google.

The company unveiled two editions - Surface for Windows RT and Surface for Windows 8 Pro - in Los Angeles, California, on Monday night.

Let's take a look at the tablet launched by Microsoft.

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Surface is thin, light and it has a great battery. At 9.3mm, Surface for Windows RT is just thin enough to still sport a full sized USB port. Print, share, or charge your phone on the go.

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Surface has a 10.6", 16:9 widescreen HD Display. Microsoft's ClearType HD Display technology delivers a great picture for movies.

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An ultra-wide viewing angle makes it easy for your friends to share in the vibrant experience.

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The auto-adjusting screen intensity delivers great visual clarity, indoors and out.

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The addition of the Micro SD card slot means you can bring your entire movie and music collection with you on vacation.

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Some activities call for a keyboard. Surface comes with an integrated Kickstand and a revolutionary, 3mm thin, pressure sensitive cover that doubles as a fully functioning keyboard and trackpad.

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Your Touch Cover connects to your Surface with a single magnetic ...

Now you can chat with friends and respond to emails comfortably.

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Surface has not just one, but two cameras. Use the front LifeCam to chat with the people that you care about.

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The rear-facing LifeCam is angled to 22 degrees so you can flip out the Kickstand and record meetings and events hands-free.

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Stereo speakers and dual microphones tuned for Skype help you sound like you are right next door.

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Surface was designed to be your go-to-device. It comes with a precision crafted VaporMg casing that protects the vital technology inside and leaves a high quality finish and feel.

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Touch Cover comes in five vibrant colours. Type Cover offers classic typing experience for those who prefer a more traditional keyboard.

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Pick the one that best meets your needs and represents your sense of style.

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The Surface tablets feature 10.6-inch touch-screens wrapped in a magnesium case that Microsoft calls VaporMg.

The distinctive feature of the tablets is a magnetically-attached, 3mm-thich Touch Cover that folds down and functions as a full touchscreen keyboard.

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Surface RT tablet key specs:

i) Windows RT operating system

ii) Nvidia ARM CPU

iii) 9.3mm thick

iv) 676 grams/23.85 ounces

v) 10.6-inch ClearType HD Display

vi) 31.5 watt hour battery

vii) Ports: microSD, USB 2.0, micro HD video, 2x2 MIMO antennae

viii) Storage options: 32GB and 64GB for Windows RT

ix) Front and rear-facing HD cameras.

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Surface Pro tablet key specs:

i) Windows 8 operating system

ii) Intel third-generation Core i CPU

iii) 13.5mm thick

iv) 903 grams/31.85 ounces

v) 10.6-inch ClearType Full HD Display

vi) 42 watt hour battery

vii) Ports: microSDXC, USB 3.0, mini DisplayPort video

viii) Storage options: 64GB and 128GB

ix) Front and rear-facing HD cameras