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Microsoft Announces Surface RT Pricing, Pre-Orders Start Today

Posted October 16, 2012 at 4:01pm by iClarified · 12101 views
Microsoft has revealed pricing for the Surface RT tablet and announced that limited pre-orders start today at 9 a.m. PDT.

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Surface delivers the power of amazing software and the feel of premium hardware in one exciting experience. Originally unveiled in June, Surface with Windows RT will initially be available in three SKUs: a 32GB version priced at US$499, a 32GB version bundled with a black Touch Cover priced at US$599, and a 64GB version bundled with a black Touch Cover priced at US$699.

A variety of accessories will also be available, including Touch Covers in five vibrant colors - black, white, magenta, cyan and red - priced at US$119.99 so customers can express their personal style1. Customers will also have the option to purchase a Type Cover in black for US$129.99, which adds moving keys for a more traditional typing feel.

Surface will be available for purchase beginning Oct. 26, 2012, at all Microsoft Store locations in the United States and Canada, including in all 34 new holiday stores. In addition, Surface will be available for sale online in eight markets across the world: Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, the United Kingdom and the United States. See Surface.com for more details.
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Additional Product Information:

Software
● Surface with Windows RT comes with Microsoft Office Home and Student 2013 RT Preview2 (which includes Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and OneNote)

Exterior
● 10.81 x 6.77 x 0.37 inches, 1.5 pounds, VaporMg casing, dark titanium color, volume and power buttons

Storage
● 32 GB3; 64 GB

CPU
● NVIDIA T30, 2 GB of RAM

Wireless
● Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n), Bluetooth 4.0 technology

Cameras
● Two 720p HD cameras, front- and rear-facing

Audio
● Two microphones, stereo speakers

Ports
● Full-size USB 2.0, microSDXC card slot, headset jack, HD video out port, cover port

Sensors
● Ambient light sensor, accelerometer, gyroscope, compass

Power Supply
● 24W power supply

Warranty
● One-year limited hardware warranty

Apps (included)
● Microsoft Office Home and Student 2013 RT Preview2 (Word, PowerPoint, Excel and OneNote), Windows Mail and Windows Messaging, SkyDrive, Windows Internet Explorer 10, Bing, Xbox Music, Xbox Video, and Xbox Games

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