Microsoft Surface Pro in 64GB and 128 GB versions soon

Software giant Microsoft is gearing up for launch of new Surface Pro tablet which would be come in 64GB and 128 GB versions. The new version of the Surface tablet is expected to be launched in January, 2013.

The new Surface Pro weights less than two pounds and is only 14 millimetres thick. The models will carry a price tag of $899 and $ 999 respectively, reports

Surface with Windows 8 Pro will run Windows 7 desktop applications, and both models will include a Surface pen.

Panos Panay, general manager of Microsoft Surface, says the new tablet is a customised tablet variant of the Windows 8 operating system.

 

"On the inside, Surface with Windows 8 Pro will come with Intel's next generation Core i5 processor," he said. "This chip will give Surface with Windows 8 Pro a graphics boost for its 10.6" 16:9 ClearType display that runs at a 1920x1080 full HD resolution.

"Surface with Windows 8 Pro also includes a full-size USB 3.0 port. Its Mini DisplayPort can drive an external display up to 2560X1440 resolution.

"Surface with Windows 8 Pro will support Pen input. This is an amazing feature for all you note-takers or document editors out there, especially since it has expanded capacitive and digitizing technology we're calling Palm Block that will prevent your handwriting from getting interrupted if you accidentally place your palm on the screen as you write."