Microsoft Surface

As we are entering what is referred to as the “Post PC Era”, more and more consumers and business workers have been mobilizing their lives through the use of laptops, smart phones, and tablets. Thanks to modern networking technology, we are no longer tied down to specific geographic locations in order to access resources such as the internet or our work. We can be connected wherever we go.

This new widespread connectivity has led to the popularity of tablets. It is no secret that the iPad has dominated this particular market in the recent years. While there have been other good products out there, the iPad has set the standard.

Microsoft has realized the importance of a mobile and easy to carry computer for today’s user. They have seen the success of the iPad, and they have decided to build their very own. This new tablet is called Microsoft Surface. The tablet will come in two forms; a basic model running Windows RT for the consumer market and a more advanced model running Windows 8 Pro for business users. The basic model comes equipped with an ARM processor being available with either 32GB or 64GB of storage, while the advanced model will sport an Intel processor and can handle 64GB or 128GB of storage.

The Surface will have some new consumer based features such as forward and rear facing cameras. It will come with a magnetic cover that when removed will be used as a pressure sensitive keyboard and it will have a built in USB, microSD, as well as Micro HD ports. Using the Windows 8 Operating system, it will have endless uses. Much of the success of this new product, however, will depend on the availability of new applications and its price.

On paper this new addition to the Tablet market looks pretty impressive, but will it become the iPad’s next top competitor? More information on the Surface can be found on Microsoft’s website.

The TechFarmer team is eager to try this tablet out. Check back soon for a detailed review of this new technology.