Microsoft Surface Keynote

Here is a video of Microsoft Vice President Steven Sinofsky using the surface tablet to launch apps like MS Office, Adobe Lightroom, and Netflix. In an article on 9to5mac they say “While it would not be a Microsoft demo without a few crashes…” you can see the Vice President running back to grab a back up demo model because the one he was using crashed.


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Apple’s new iPad ad showcases features working with the Retina Display

Found on 9to5mac, Apple recently aired a new iPad TV advisement showcasing the retina display. The ad showcases iPad features such as emailing, reading via Newsstand, TV show watching, iPhoto gallery making, Numbers document editing, drawing via apps, iBooks 2 textbooks, reading, and more and how the features look on the Retina display.


Microsoft Unveils Surface Tablet

Microsoft unveiled its Surface Tablet at Milk Studios located in Los Angeles today. 

After sending out cryptic invitations predictions flooded from media and consumers alike- most thought maybe Windows Phone 8, while other rumors included a potential Xbox Surface, but nope the Microsoft Surface Tablet was unveiled.



The Microsoft Surface tablet comes in two different options, Windows RT and Windows 8 Pro.
Windows RT is the lightweight option, both physically and spec-wise.
  • 676g
  • 9.33 mm thick
  • 10.6″ ClearType HD DIsplay
  • 31.5 Wh battery
  • microSD, USB 2.0, Micro HD Video
  • Office Home & Student 2013 RT, Touch Cover, Type Cover
  • 32 GB, 64 GB
Windows 8 Pro, is the obvious pro option, and is said to be the “full PC.” It comes with a heftier weight.
  • 903 g
  • 13.5 mm thick
  • 10.6″ ClearType Full HD Display
  • 42 Wh battery
  • microSDXC, USB 3.0, Mini DisplayPort Video,
  • Touch Cover, Type Cover, Pen with Palm Block
  • 64 GB, 128 GB

Specs Found on IGN.com


This awesome new machinery comes with a sturdy, integrated kickstand and a SmartCover-esque cover, that features a fully functioning keyboard, with a trackpad. It connects with a “single magnetic click”. Tight right?


“I can touch type on this as fast as I can type on any keyboard.” said Microsoft’s Michael Angiulo. The Touch Cover comes in five colors – black, red, blue, and pink.


The surface also comes with two cameras called “LifeCams” The rear-facing camera is angled so when positioned on a kickstand, it can still record meetings or any other event thats going on.


To top everything off, being that this is a full-on PC it can run true PC games.


Microsoft has stated the tablet-PC hybrids will be priced competitively, but no mention of price or release date was mentioned. So I guess will just be waiting to see what they got to unveil about it next!


Sources: IGN.com