Microsoft ready to take on iPad with Microsoft Surface

Microsoft Announces Surface: New Family of PCs for Windows

Microsoft unveiled Surface: PCs built to be the ultimate stage for Windows. Company executives showed two Windows tablets and accessories that feature significant advances in industrial design and attention to detail. As Microsoft says Surface is designed to seamlessly transition between consumption and creation

The ARM version of Surface weighs less than 1.5 pounds (680 grams), is 9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches) thick, has a magnesium case and will be powered by an Nvidia Corp. Tegra processor, the company said at the event. Surface also has a built-in kickstand.

The specifications are not bad and the pictures are good as well. It will come down to software capabilities and the complete package which will make it different. At the same time it opens a complete new ecosystem for developers and enterprise developers.

Some pictures for Windows Surface. So Does it change the game for Apple? Or now it is the end of desktop computing. The launch date or availability is yet not announced

Some key notable Features as mentioned on the Microsoft Website.

Software takes center stage: Surface sports a full-sized USB port and a 16:9 aspect ratio – the industry standard for HD. It has edges angled at 22 degrees, a natural position for the PC at rest or in active use, letting the hardware fade into the background and the software stand out.
VaporMg: The casing of Surface is created using a unique approach called VaporMg (pronounced Vapor-Mag), a combination of material selection and process to mold metal and deposit particles that creates a finish akin to a luxury watch. Starting with magnesium, parts can be molded as thin as .65 mm, thinner than the typical credit card, to create a product that is thin, light and rigid/strong.
Integrated Kickstand: The unique VaporMg approach also enables a built-in kickstand that lets you transition Surface from active use to passive consumption – watching a movie or even using the HD front- or rear-facing video cameras. The kickstand is there when needed, and disappears when not in use, with no extra weight or thickness.
Touch Cover: The 3 mm Touch Cover represents a step forward in human-computer interface. Using a unique pressure-sensitive technology, Touch Cover senses keystrokes as gestures, enabling you to touch type significantly faster than with an on-screen keyboard. It will be available in a selection of vibrant colors. Touch Cover clicks into Surface via a built-in magnetic connector, forming a natural spine like you find on a book, and works as a protective cover. You can also click in a 5 mm-thin Type Cover that adds moving keys for a more traditional typing feel.

Additional Product Information

Surface for Windows RT