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February 13, 2013

Microsoft Gets Back on Track with the Surface

Tom Warren, The Verge


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The Surface Pro launched last week to divided opinion. Unlike the Surface RT introduced in October of last year, the Pro swaps Windows RT for a full version of Windows 8 and packs a lot more power in the form of an Intel i5 chip that allows you to run desktop applications and existing games. It adds some weight and thickness to the device, but it's largely the same form factor as the Surface RT with an optional removable keyboard and a kickstand. The added ability to run legacy apps has many people wondering whether this is a tablet, a laptop, or both. So what exactly is the Surface?

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