Microsoft Surface Pro Will Be Released Next Month

Microsoft has officially announced that the Surface Pro will be available on February 9. The tablet has one significant difference over most models available in the market: It’s an x86 device with Intel Core i5 processor. With the Windows 8 OS, users can run any Windows OS software developed for PCs, which offers better capability for many users.

The tablet will feature a pen and a technology that prevents the display to register accidental palm touches. The 64GB version of Surface Pro will be available for $899. The optional soft Touch Cover will cost users another $119. Being a Windows 8 device, the true potential of Surface Pro won’t be realized until users integrate it with a snap-on keyboard.

Despite the lackluster apps store, the current Surface RT can be considered as a good reference design for other Windows RT tablets and it offers one of the best displays in the market.