26 January 2013

Microsoft Surface Tablet RT: new 64GB edition and other accessories unveiled

After we had already presented a swing at you about the new Microsoft Surface Pro Tablet PC, we want to turn now to the stripped down model.

Microsoft offers in some countries soon to the new 64GB edition of Surface RT, so the result will get doubled in capacity. There will also be new equipment, such as new limited editions of Touch Cover. Furthermore, the new "Surface Wedge Edition Touch Mouse" was introduced, a new PC mouse in a futuristic design, the 9th from it February will be on sale at a price of less than € 70.

The new 64GB model will be available in the coming days in Europe, including. In countries like the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Austria, Switzerland and also in Germany More pictures of the accessories can be found below in the post. Update via Slashgear.com

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Announcement for Microsoft Surface RT tablet PC:

From Microsoft we can give you now officially the first Windows 8 tablet PC RT introduce their own home, which will appear under the "Surface" branding, of which usually more touch-tables are available.

The new Windows 8 RT Surface tablet PC will be available in an aluminum case and because of the more lightweight design weighs less than 650 grams with it. In terms of equipment, there is an ARM processor from Nvidia, two MIMO antennas for excellent wireless reception and a 10.6-inch HD display, which has been reinforced with Gorilla glass 2.

Also still is a multi-touch keyboard and trackpad to operate with the process interfaces for HDMI, MicroSD card slot, USB 2.0 and, depending on 32GB or 64GB of storage.

Microsoft Surface RT - jailbreak tool released

For the current generation of Microsoft Surface RT tablet PCs now a new jailbreak tool has been released, which you can easily install and use, for example, to install programs without signature.

The RT jailbreak tool comes again from the pen of some programming from the XDA-Developers Community and is now ready for everyone to purchase. Please read the installation guide, however, and the information on the use of previously carefully. (Update 14/01/2013 - MobileGeeks.de)

RT Microsoft Surface Tablet - manufacturing defect

As my colleagues have reported in MobileGeeks.de now, that there are some new problems and complaints about the Microsoft Surface RT tablet PCs.

Some buyers report production errors, such as the magnets which retain the cover docking station on the Tablet PC. The magnets are to be released from its bracket and there seem to have been insufficiently secured. From this "defect" seem to be affected so far more than 5,000 devices. Microsoft gives the affected customers of course the money back. (Update 15.12.2012 - MobileGeeks.de )

Microsoft Surface Tablet RT advert

Microsoft has released a new commercial for the Surface RT tablet PCs. The commercial with only 30 seconds duration you a quick overview of each function, the colors, the keyboard docking station and also applications such as watching movies. The advert we have you added to the post below. Have fun watching it. (Update 27/11/2012)

Microsoft Surface RT Tablet crash test:

It again new videos have surfaced on the Internet, which aim to show the robustness of the new generation of Microsoft. With, amongst others is a drop test where you leave the tablet fall on a stone floor. Also follow the same two cool videos that will prove that the new tablet is stable enough so that you can even skateboarding. The bizarre video can be found below at the other photos and videos. You should try the whole home, however.

Sound problems with the Touch and Type Cover

As my colleagues at MobileGeeks.de reported now, there should be some Tablet PCs Surface Series Problems sound reproduction. The problems are caused when you use the tablet PC with a touch-and-type cover. The audio will be randomly switched on silent (mute). The support from Microsoft has already responded to this problem and offers a free exchange of Touch and Type cover. (Update 11.9.2011)

No 16GB version planned and the sham of the 32GB version:

To meet the new Microsoft Surface tablet there for about two days a great outcry in the network. Firstly, there will be no 16GB version, as the 32GB is already secretly a 16GB version. As several sources such as Chip.de reported, although is 32GB of disk space, but only if you would throw in all apps, applications and the operating system down. Own operating system with Office components and apps is already 8GB away 5GB of storage and more have been reserved for recovery tools. Subtracting these values ​​from the usable space of only 29GB anyway, you get to just 16GB.

Who now still comes up with the idea, expand the memory via a Kartenlsot to having yet another little problem. Apps on the memory card can not be installed, but only content such as photos, videos and documents. After all, it offers the tablet PC as well as a 64GB version, which should be available to at least 48GB of space available. (Update 11.07.2012)

Update 3/11/2012 Reviews, Hands-On, reviews and videos: Meanwhile the flowing reviews, reviews and hands-on product only as the internet and we have again taken the time to add a whole bunch of new videos to add to this post. You get to the videos not only an impression of the new Surface RT tablet PC, but also to the included accessories. We also want you also to the new Review of BestBoyz.de draw attention where you can earn lot of new information on the new tablet. 

Update 30.10.2012 comparison, teardown and Co.: We once again present a sweep of new information on the Microsoft Surface RT tablet PC. The site iFixit has the Tablet PC now taken apart and once the "guts" looked. What Microsoft has so installed everything, you can look at the products shown with corresponding photos. Also, two more videos have surfaced, even a short test and the second is a comparison between the Surface and the Apple iPad Tablet third The videos can be found below in the post.

Update 29.10.2012 preorders and Policy: How WPArea.de reported, it should currently be a few minor problems with the tablet surface. Some devices are due to high demand until morning, so on 30 October appear among buyers. Also reports that some buyers have received a cancellation. Should you be affected by it, but then just posting an update in the comments so that the others know also know what is going on with the delivery.

Update 10/26/2012: Last night was held the official launch event for the new generation of "Surface RT" tablet PCs, as well as the Windows operating system 8. Accordingly, we can now present you some new videos later in this article, which appeared as the first reviews and hands-on. The videos will give you a glimpse as to what the new generation of Microsoft Tablet PC has everything on it. Those convinced of the new tablet PC, this may from 479 € directly in its smallest configuration in order Microsoft

Update 10/22/2012: Already on 26.10.2012, the new Windows Tablet Surface RT appear officially in stores and 16 since the October, you can pre-order the different versions, with the cheapest model starting at € 479 with 32GB storage space, of course, without black TouchCover. Microsoft has the 26th the launch of five million to prepared and is now at Cashy (city-Bremerhaven.de) A new article published, after which the individual models are almost completely sold out and not only in Germany but also in many other countries. The waiting time for the next batch of devices to be up to three weeks.

Update: 18.10.2012: Microsoft blew Surface Tablet PC a new video out, which is to show the many features and benefits of the new generation. The video can be found at the attached specifications. In addition, the release date has been announced, with the 26th October 2012.

When prices are € 479 ready for the 32GB version and € 579 with 64GB storage space. Includes a black touch cover costs of the new tablet PC even € 679. The Touch Cover separately in the colors of black, white and cyan are available for € 119.99. Gives the Type Cover in black it for 129 €.

The technical data / specifications / data sheet of the Microsoft Surface Tablet RT:

  • 10.6-inch HD display with Gorilla Glass 2 coating
  • ARM processor from Nvidia
  • Two MIMO antennas for wireless
  • Multi-Touch Keyboard and Trackpad
  • Interface: HDMI, MicroSD card slot, USB 2.0
  • 32GB or 64GB storage
  • Windows OS 8
  • Weight: less than 650 grams
  • Aluminum housing

Prices of Surface RT tablet PCs:

  • € 479 with 32GB without black TouchCover
  • € 579 with 32GB and schwatrzem TouchCover
  • € 679 with 64GB and black Touch Cover
  • Surface Type Cover: € 129.99 in black or white

Photos and Videos of Microsoft Surface Tablet RT:

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Source: Engadget / MobileGeeks.de

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