The Verge

Surface is Microsoft's first tablet, and it's designed around Windows 8. Surface comes in two distinct versions, one model running Windows RT and one running Windows 8 Pro. The Windows RT model has an ARM processor, and though it still has the classic desktop, it loses the ability to run legacy apps. Microsoft is heavily featuring their Touch Cover for Surface, a thin screen cover that doubles as full keyboard. Surface can also accept stylus input.

Description

The Kindle Fire HD features an 8.9-inch 1920x1200, 254ppi display. It includes an HD front-facing camera, HDMI output, Bluetooth connectivity, and a laminated touch sensor for better visuals and 25-percent less glare. Under the hood, Amazon has dropped in a Texas Instruments OMAP 4470 processor.

• Alias: Surface

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• Screen size (diagonal): 10.6 inches
• Technology: LCD
• Resolution (X): 1366 px
• Resolution (Y): 768 px
• PPI: 148
• Touchscreen type: Capacitive
• Multitouch: Yes

Display

• Screen size (diagonal): 8.9 inches
• Technology: IPS LCD
• Resolution (X): 1920 px
• Resolution (Y): 1200 px
• PPI: 254
• Touchscreen type: Capacitive
• Multitouch: Yes

• CPU brand: Nvidia
• CPU family: Tegra 3
• Cores: 4

Processor

• CPU brand: TI
• CPU family: OMAP 4
• CPU model: OMAP4470
• Clock speed: 1.5 GHz
• Cores: 2

• Internal size: 64 GB, 32 GB
• External storage support: microSD

Storage

• Internal size: 32 GB, 16 GB

• Video resolution: 720p

Front Camera

• Video out: Yes
• Headphone: 3.5mm
• Data connections: USB

Ports

• Headphone: 3.5mm
• Data connections: Micro USB, HDMI

• Capacity: 31.5 Wh
• Quoted use time: 8 hr

Battery