Today at Milk Studios in Los Angeles, Microsoft unveiled its first ever tablet, the Microsoft Surface Tablet.

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676g

9.33 mm thick

10.6" ClearType HD DIsplay

31.5 Wh battery

microSD, USB 2.0, Micro HD Video

Office Home & Student 2013 RT, Touch Cover, Type Cover

32 GB, 64 GB

903 g

13.5 mm thick

10.6" ClearType Full HD Display

42 Wh battery

microSDXC, USB 3.0, Mini DisplayPort Video,

Touch Cover, Type Cover, Pen with Palm Block

64 GB, 128 GB

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After first sending out cryptic invitations, predictions flooded from media and consumers alike – some favored Windows Phone 8, while other rumors included a potential Xbox Surface (with some questionably too-awesome specs). But the tablet was the most likely, and that was what Microsoft unveiled.The Microsoft Surface tablet comes in two options, Windows RT and Windows 8 Pro.Windows RT is the lightweight option, both physically and spec-wise.Windows 8 Pro, is the obvious pro option, and is touted as a "full PC." It comes with a heftier weight (and, we can assume, a heftier pricetag too):Microsoft Surface comes with a sturdy, integrated kickstand and a SmartCover-esque cover that features a fully functioning keyboard with a trackpad. It connects with a "single magnetic click" that'll make it easy to swap out (or just take off, if you'd rather). "I can touch type on this as fast as I can type on any keyboard," said Microsoft's Michael Angiulo. Touch Cover comes in five colors - black, red, blue, white, and pink.Surface also comes with two cameras, called "LifeCams." The rear-facing camera is angled so when positioned on a kickstand, it can still record meetings with ease.Because Surface is a full-on PC, it will run true PC games. Eric Neustadter, from Xbox Live Operations, tweeted informally that it could run Civ IV and V, unlike the iPad, and that it will be "the greatest Civilization-playing device known to mankind."There was no mention of Xbox-integration or even Smart Glass for that matter (though the latter will definitely be included). Unfortunately, this means the wild Microsoft "Leak" reported earlier today was likely uber-fake.Microsoft has stated the tablet-PC hybrids will be priced competitively, but there were no firm details on price or release date.

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