Reports Show Some Possible Features of Microsoft Surface Tablet

Microsoft Surface Tablet

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Following the introduction of the Microsoft Surface tablet by the software giant recently, a number of questions have emerged on the release date of the device as well as its possible price tag.

For the moment no official announcements were made on the release date or the possible price tag of the Microsoft Surface tablet however some speculations have started to emerge. Aside from the possible price tag, speculations have also emerged on the connectivity options and the battery life of the upcoming device.

Reports have hinted at the possibility that the Microsoft Surface tablet will only feature Wi-Fi connectivity and will not offer cellular connections. This does not bode well for the device since the new iPad of Apple was unveiled featuring 4G LTE network support.

Another report has also hinted at the possible price tag of the soon-to-be-released Microsoft Surface tablet. According to sources among notebook players, the upcoming tablet will have a$599 price tag for the Windows RT model while the Windows 8 Pro model will be priced at around $799.

In comparison, the Wi-Fi only models of the iPad have a price tag of $499, $599, and $699 for the 16GB, 32GB, and 64GB models respectively.

Despite a reported Wi-Fi only connectivity option, the battery life of the upcoming Microsoft Surface tablet will not be as high as one would expect.

According to reports the battery life of the Windows RT powered model of the Microsoft Surface tablet will have a battery life of around 7.5 hours, which is lower compared to the 10 hours of the iPad. The Windows 8 Pro model will be limited to a 6-hour battery life, which is even lower than a good number of Ultrabooks.

Although these are just speculations based on reports that have cited some anonymous sources within the industry, it still gives potential owners of the Microsoft Surface tablet an idea on what to expect once the device is finally released into the market.