The new tablet computer from Microsoft is called Surface. All models of this unit are equipped with a 10.6 inch touchscreen display. Microsoft Surface has a number of features that set it apart from similar mobile PCs.
The flagship of the Surface series is equipped with an Intel central processing unit. This CPU belongs to the Core I5 line and has two physical cores. The Microsoft Surface tablet is the first device to run the final release of Windows 8.
The younger Surface model has an ARM-based CPU. It is important to note that this device is equipped with four full cores located on two crystals. The Windows RT operating system is used to control the functions of the mobile computer.
Connection of external equipment is provided by the presence of USB 2.0 and 3.0 interfaces. It is worth noting that most manufacturers equip tablet computers with mini and micro ports. This usually allows a slight reduction in the thickness of the case. To connect peripheral devices in such situations, it is customary to use special adapters.
The two Surface computer models have different display specifications. The younger model has a screen with support for a maximum resolution of 1280x720 pixels. High image details are provided by the Nvidia Tegra 3 video chip. This is far from the best indicator for modern tablet computers. The flagship model will be equipped with a Full HD matrix with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels.
A unique case has been designed specifically for Surface tablets. It connects to the USB interface and the top part acts as a keyboard. The input device is only 3 mm thick. Internet access is provided using the Wi-Fi channel. Unfortunately, there are no 3G and LTE modules in these tablets. It is also possible to connect to peripheral equipment using Bluetooth 3.0.
