Microsoft Surface the competitor of Apple iPad.
Today Microsoft debuted a new tablet Microsoft surface based on its upcoming Windows 8 OS. Will it be the competitor of Apple iPad?
Today Microsoft debuted a new tablet Microsoft surface based on its upcoming Windows 8 OS. Will it be the competitor of Apple iPad?
Hi, Chad! The sensational Microsoft’s Surface Tablet is indeed a hot topic for tablet fans around the world. It is rumored that this Microsoft’s Surface Tablet is a rival of Apple’s iPad.
The gadget will be run by Windows 8 and Windows RT Operating System. However, experts said that it pose little threat to Apple’s iPad market dominance.
Other bloggers and writers said that if you compare their specs, you will find some good features the Surface Tablet has.There are around five (5) differences between the two.
First, the Surface Tablet has a keyboard. Microsoft said that it is better as you can type document faster rather than tapping the iPad’s touchscreen.
Second, the Surface Tablet has wider screen compared to iPad (10.6 inches wide). Third, there is a big difference between their power (Windows Pro model has i5 Intel processor and has 128GB internal memory while iPad only has 64GB). Fourth, the Surface Tablet has two USB ports while iPad don’t have any. Lastly, it has Xbox SmartGlass feature.
Both gadgets are durable; it depends highly on the user on how to take care of it properly.