今早，Microsoft 在他們的網站宣布有關這台平板的最新消息。這台平板採用 x86 架構，搭載 Intel Core i5 處理器、4GB RAM 以及 Intel HD graphics 4000 影像處理晶片。同時，由於這台平板搭載的作業系統並不是 Surface 的 Windows RT，而是普通 PC 採用的 Windows 8，因此它除了可以運行 Morden UI 的 Apps，還可以運行 Windows 的 desktop Apps。
至於售價方面，64GB 機型的售價為 US$899（HKD$約6,970.3、NT$約26,057），而只要付出 US$999（HKD$約7,745.7、NT$約28,955）就可以買到 128GB 機型。與此同時，用戶在購買 Surface Pro 時將會獲得一支 Surface pen 輕觸筆，而再付 US$100（HKD$約555.3、NT$約2,898）就可以加購 Type Cover 或 Touch Cover。至於各位買家最關心的首波開售詳情，Microsoft 在新聞稿中表示這台平板將會於 2013/02/09 在美國和加拿大開售，跳轉後可以找到來自 Microsoft 的新聞稿。
Microsoft Grows Surface Family
REDMOND, Wash. — Jan. 22, 2013 — Microsoft Corp. today announced that itsSurface family of PCs is growing. Its newest model — Surface Windows 8 Pro — will be available for purchase on Feb. 9, 2013, in the United States and Canada at all Microsoft retail stores, microsoftstore.com, Staples and Best Buy in the U.S., as well as from a number of locations in Canada.
Powered by an Intel Core i5 processor, Surface Windows 8 Pro provides the power and performance of a laptop in a tablet package. Perfect as your one device — at home, in the office, or on the road — it can run Windows 8 applications, as well as current Windows 7 desktop applications. Starting at an estimated retail price of US$899, Surface Windows 8 Pro will be available in 64GB and 128GB models.[1] A Surface pen with Palm Block technology, designed specifically to work with Surface to let customers edit, collaborate and get things done, is included with Surface Windows 8 Pro.
In addition to being able to buy Surface Windows 8 Pro in the coming weeks, customers will soon be able to purchase Surface Windows RT in 13 additional markets worldwide,[2] more than double the number of markets in which Surface is currently available.“The response to Surface has been exciting to see,” said Panos Panay, general manager, Microsoft Surface. “We’re thrilled to continue growing the Surface family with the availability of Surface Windows 8 Pro on Feb. 9 and by increasing the number of places customers can experience Surface firsthand.”
Additional Surface accessories will also soon be available, allowing customers to further personalize and customize their computing experience and get more done with Surface.
Surface Windows RT will be available in a new 64GB[1] standalone version for an estimated retail price of US$599 to allow customers the option of selecting a Cover of their choice.
Three new Touch Cover Limited Editions in red, magenta and cyan will be sold at an estimated retail price of US$129.99.
Customers will have the option of purchasing a Wedge Touch Mouse, Surface Edition, for an estimated retail price of US$69.95 in all markets in which Surface is currently sold[3] with additional markets to follow in the coming weeks.
Additional details on Surface are available at http://www.Surface.com and Surface on Facebook. Those interested can follow Surface or Panay on Twitter for additional updates.
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[1] System software uses significant storage space; your storage capacity will be less. See surface.com/spec. 1 GB = 1 billion bytes.
[2] Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland
[3] Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, the United Kingdom and the United States
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新聞稿轉自：http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/news/Press/2013/Jan13/01-22SurfaceFamilyPR.aspx（Microsoft）
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