REDMOND, Wash. — Jan. 22, 2013 — Microsoft Corp. today announced that its Surface family of PCs is growing. Its newest model — Surface Windows 8 Pro — will be available for purchase on Feb. 9, 2013, in the United States and Canada at all Microsoft retail stores, microsoftstore.com, Staples and Best Buy in the U.S., as well as from a number of locations in Canada.
Powered by an Intel Core i5 processor, Surface Windows 8 Pro provides the power and performance of a laptop in a tablet package. Perfect as your one device — at home, in the office, or on the road — it can run Windows 8 applications, as well as current Windows 7 desktop applications. Starting at an estimated retail price of US$899, Surface Windows 8 Pro will be available in 64GB and 128GB models.[1] A Surface pen with Palm Block technology, designed specifically to work with Surface to let customers edit, collaborate and get things done, is included with Surface Windows 8 Pro.
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Surface Windows 8 Pro With Type Cover
January 22, 2013
The Surface Windows 8 Pro is shown with an optional Type Cover and is available for purchase in the U.S. and Canada Feb. 9 and starts at US$899. Available in 64 GB and 128 GB, Surface Windows 8 Pro comes bundled with Surface Pen and provides the power and performance of a laptop in a tablet package.
Surface Windows 8 Pro With Cyan Touch Cover
January 22, 2013
The Surface Windows 8 Pro is available for purchase in the U.S. and Canada Feb. 9 and starts at US$899. This member of the Surface family provides the power and performance of a laptop in a tablet package.
Surface Windows 8 Pro Left Angle
January 22, 2013
Surface Windows 8 Pro enables you to embrace your personal style while still getting stuff done. This device combines the power and performance of a laptop in a tablet package.
Surface Windows 8 Pro With Pen
January 22, 2013
Surface Windows 8 Pro comes bundled with a pen and features Palm Block functionality. This pen makes for an amazing experience for writers, graphic designers or even engineers.
Touch Cover Limited Edition for Surface
January 22, 2013
Designed for Surface, Touch Cover is a revolutionary dual-purpose pressure-sensitive keyboard and protective cover. Touch Cover Limited Edition is available in three unique designs: red, magenta and cyan.
Surface Windows 8 Pro Right Angle
January 22, 2013
Surface Windows 8 Pro will be available in the U.S. and Canada on Feb. 9 through all Microsoft retail stores, microsoftstore.com and at Staples and Best Buy in the U.S. and from Best Buy and Future Shop in Canada.
Microsoft Wedge Touch Mouse Surface Edition
January 22, 2013
Inspired by Surface, this special edition Wedge Touch Mouse was created to match Surface devices. Specifically designed to complement your Surface experience and provide four-way touch scrolling and easy navigation at your fingertips. Plus, it features Microsoft’s BlueTrack Technology.
Surface Pen
January 22, 2013
The pen that comes with Surface Windows 8 Pro uses Palm Block technology to make writing and drawing natural and intuitive. The pen technology enables note taking, drawing and fine control of the cursor in any setting.
In addition to being able to buy Surface Windows 8 Pro in the coming weeks, customers will soon be able to purchase Surface Windows RT in 13 additional markets worldwide,[2] more than double the number of markets in which Surface is currently available.
“The response to Surface has been exciting to see,” said Panos Panay, general manager, Microsoft Surface. “We’re thrilled to continue growing the Surface family with the availability of Surface Windows 8 Pro on Feb. 9 and by increasing the number of places customers can experience Surface firsthand.”
Additional Surface accessories will also soon be available, allowing customers to further personalize and customize their computing experience and get more done with Surface.
Surface Windows RT will be available in a new 64GB[1] standalone version for an estimated retail price of US$599 to allow customers the option of selecting a Cover of their choice.
Three new Touch Cover Limited Editions in red, magenta and cyan will be sold at an estimated retail price of US$129.99.
Customers will have the option of purchasing a Wedge Touch Mouse, Surface Edition, for an estimated retail price of US$69.95 in all markets in which Surface is currently sold[3] with additional markets to follow in the coming weeks.
Additional details on Surface are available at http://www.Surface.com and Surface on Facebook. Those interested can follow Surface or Panay on Twitter for additional updates.
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[1] System software uses significant storage space; your storage capacity will be less. See surface.com/spec. 1 GB = 1 billion bytes.
[2] Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland
[3] Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, the United Kingdom and the United States
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