Microsoft Surface v/s Apple iPad v/s Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1
Microsoft has finally revealed pricing and specification for its upcoming Surface tablet. Now that there's another big player in the Tablet market, it again begs the comparison to which tablet is the best. No doubt the iPad has ruled the market for a long time now and has blown away every competition so far, does the new Surface tablet have what it takes to dethrone the king? We'll get to know more when we can get our hands on one but for now we can at least compare the hardware specifications of the Surface Tablet with the other two big names in the Tablet market.Comparison Table of Surface v/s iPad v/s Galaxy Note 10.1
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| MicroSoft Surface RT Tablet |
| Microsoft Surface | Apple iPad | Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 | |
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| Pricing | $499 for 32GB w/o Touch Cover; $599 for 32GB w/ Touch Cover; $699 for 64GB w/ Touch Cover | $499 for 16GB; $599 for 32GB; $699 for 64GB | $499.99 for 16GB; $549.99 for 32GB |
| Operating system | Windows 8 RT | Apple iOS 6 | Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich |
| Size | 10.81" high by 6.77" wide by 0.37" thick; 1.5 lbs | 9.5" high by 7.31" wide by 0.37" thick; 1.44 lbs | 10.3" high by 7.1" wide by 0.35" thick; 1.31 lbs |
| Display | 10.6-inch, 1,366 x 760 pixel multi-touch | 9.7-inch, 2,048 x 1,536 pixel multi-touch | 10.1-inch, 1,280 x 800 pixel multi-touch |
| Camera | 720p HD rear- and front-facing cameras | 5-MP rear camera, VGA front-facing camera | 5-MP rear camera, 1.3-MP front-facing camera |
| Processor | NVIDIA T30 processor | Dual-core Apple A5X processor | 1.4GHz quad-core Exynos processor |
| Memory slot | Yes | No | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, digital compass, ambient light sensor, gyroscope | Accelerometer, digital compass, ambient light sensor, gyroscope | Accelerometer, digital compass, ambient light sensor, gyroscope |
| Ports | USB 2.0, 3.5mm headphone jack, HD video out, cover port | 30-pin connector, 3.5mm headphone jack | USB 2.0, proprietary power connector, 3.5mm headphone jack, infrared port |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n), Bluetooth 4.0 | Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n), Bluetooth 4.0 | Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n), Bluetooth 4.0 |
| Notable features | Features a “VaporMG” magnesium casing, ships with Microsoft Office Home and Student 2013 | Siri personal assistant app, retina display with IPS technology for wider viewing angles | Ships with S Pen, a pressure-sensitive stylus that can be used to take handwritten notes |
| Colors | Carbon Black | Black, white | Gray, white |
Microsoft Surface v/s Apple iPad v/s Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1
Microsoft has finally revealed pricing and specification for its upcoming Surface tablet. Now that there's another big player in the Tablet market, it again begs the comparison to which tablet is the best. No doubt the iPad has ruled the market for a long time now and has blown away every competition so far, does the new Surface tablet have what it takes to dethrone the king? We'll get to know more when we can get our hands on one but for now we can at least compare the hardware specifications of the Surface Tablet with the other two big names in the Tablet market.Comparison Table of Surface v/s iPad v/s Galaxy Note 10.1
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| MicroSoft Surface RT Tablet |
| Microsoft Surface | Apple iPad | Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing | $499 for 32GB w/o Touch Cover; $599 for 32GB w/ Touch Cover; $699 for 64GB w/ Touch Cover | $499 for 16GB; $599 for 32GB; $699 for 64GB | $499.99 for 16GB; $549.99 for 32GB |
| Operating system | Windows 8 RT | Apple iOS 6 | Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich |
| Size | 10.81" high by 6.77" wide by 0.37" thick; 1.5 lbs | 9.5" high by 7.31" wide by 0.37" thick; 1.44 lbs | 10.3" high by 7.1" wide by 0.35" thick; 1.31 lbs |
| Display | 10.6-inch, 1,366 x 760 pixel multi-touch | 9.7-inch, 2,048 x 1,536 pixel multi-touch | 10.1-inch, 1,280 x 800 pixel multi-touch |
| Camera | 720p HD rear- and front-facing cameras | 5-MP rear camera, VGA front-facing camera | 5-MP rear camera, 1.3-MP front-facing camera |
| Processor | NVIDIA T30 processor | Dual-core Apple A5X processor | 1.4GHz quad-core Exynos processor |
| Memory slot | Yes | No | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, digital compass, ambient light sensor, gyroscope | Accelerometer, digital compass, ambient light sensor, gyroscope | Accelerometer, digital compass, ambient light sensor, gyroscope |
| Ports | USB 2.0, 3.5mm headphone jack, HD video out, cover port | 30-pin connector, 3.5mm headphone jack | USB 2.0, proprietary power connector, 3.5mm headphone jack, infrared port |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n), Bluetooth 4.0 | Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n), Bluetooth 4.0 | Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n), Bluetooth 4.0 |
| Notable features | Features a “VaporMG” magnesium casing, ships with Microsoft Office Home and Student 2013 | Siri personal assistant app, retina display with IPS technology for wider viewing angles | Ships with S Pen, a pressure-sensitive stylus that can be used to take handwritten notes |
| Colors | Carbon Black | Black, white | Gray, white |
