Windows 8 Tablet: 3 Things that Microsoft Should Disclose about 'Surface'

Microsoft has revealed their Windows 8 tablet called "Surface" which will be available in the market sometime soon. This is Microsoft's first forray in the tablet market which can be a hit or miss from Microsoft.

Microsoft only gave a preview as to the details and specifications about the Windows 8 tablet. There are still important details that Microsoft should disclose about the Windows 8 tablet and here are the 5 things that should be considered about the release of Windows 8 tablet in the market:

Release Date

Microsoft only gave a vague reference as to the target release date of Windows 8 tablet in the market. According to Microsoft, Windows RT will be released first and Windows Pro would be released 90 days after. It would be best if Microsoft would target a holiday season launch in order to attract more consumers into buying a Windows 8 tablet.

Official Selling Price

One important detail that Microsoft has left with its preview of their Windows 8 tablets is the selling price for these tablets. In order to appeal more to customers, Microsoft should set a price that goes hand in hand with its performance. A lower selling price can also attract new tablet consumers just like Amazon Kindle Fire which was a cheaper alternative than the high-end tablets but can still perform well.

Performance Details

The information revealed about performance for Windows 8 tablets are minimal especially in terms of its internal components. This makes it hard to measure the performance and speed of Windows 8 tablets as well as in analyzing what features can be supported by Windows 8 tablets.

As mentioned, details about the Windows 8 tablets are still scarce and its hard to make a logical review of this new tablet from Microsoft. So far, here are the confirmed details about Windows 8 tablets:

Operating Software: Windows RT

Processor: Nvidia ARM processor

Weight: 676g

Thinness: 9.3mm

Display: 10.6-inch ClearType HD Display

Battery Life: 31.5 W-h

Features: Office Home & Student 2013 RT, Touch Cover, Type Cover

Connectivity: microSD, USB 2.0, Micro HD Video, 2x2 MIMO antennae

Storage: 32 GB and 64 GBA

ccessories: VaporMg Case & Stand

Operating Software: Windows Pro

Processor: Intel Core i5