Microsoft reveals Surface RT Tablet Price, Specs and Availability!

Microsoft just released new details (pricing and market availability) about its highly anticipated Microsoft Surface, a tablet PC designed to be the ultimate stage for Windows. Surface delivers the power of amazing software and the feel of premium hardware in one exciting experience. Originally unveiled in June, Surface with Windows RT will initially be available in three SKUs: a 32GB version priced at $499 (Php23,990), a 32GB version bundled with a black Touch Cover priced at $599 (Php28,990), and a 64GB version bundled with a black Touch Cover priced at $699 (Php33,990). More details after the jump.

A variety of accessories will also be available, including Touch Covers in five vibrant colors - black, white, magenta, cyan and red - priced at $119.99 so customers can express their personal style. Customers will also have the option to purchase a Type Cover in black for $129.99, which adds moving keys for a more traditional typing feel.

Availability
Surface will be available for purchase beginning Oct. 26, 2012, at all Microsoft Store locations in the United States and Canada. In addition, Surface will be available for sale online in eight markets across the world: Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, the United Kingdom and the United States.

Microsoft Surface RT Tablet Specifications
Exterior: VaporMg casing, dark titanium color, volume and power buttons
Dimensions: 10.81 x 6.77 x 0.37 inches
Weight: 1.5 pounds
Screen size: 10.6 inches
Screen resolution: 1,366 x 768
Screen type: ClearType
Battery: “24W power supply”
Internal storage: 32GB or 64GB
External storage: microSDXC
Rear camera: 720p
Front-facing cam: 720p
Ports: USB 2.0, 3.5mm headphone jack, cover port, “HD video out”
Sensors: Ambient light sensor, accelerometer, gyroscope, compass
Audio: Two microphones, stereo speakers
Wireless:  WiFi (802.11a/b/g/n), Bluetooth 4.0
Processor: NVIDIA T30
RAM: 2GB
Operating system: Windows RT
Included apps: Microsoft Office Home and Student 2013 RT Preview (Word, PowerPoint, Excel and OneNote), Windows Mail and Windows Messaging, SkyDrive, Windows Internet Explorer 10, Bing, Xbox Music, Xbox Video, and Xbox Games
Warranty: One-year limited hardware warranty

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