Microsoft Surface vs. Apple new iPad: Tablet head-to-head


Apple's iPad has long dominated the tablet market and as yet, no Android tablet has been able to make an impact. Microsoft is the latest to try and take on the Apple juggernaut with the Surface, a tablet that aims to compete with the iPad in the consumer space, as well as offer a solution to business and corporate users.
The Microsoft Surface has a 10.6in display, is powered by the company's new Windows 8 operating system and boasts a magnesium case. Can the Surface offer a valid alternative to the iPad?
Note: Microsoft will release two versions of the Surface. The first is an ARM-based device running Windows RT aimed at consumers, while the other uses an Intel-based chip to provide the full version of Windows 8 Pro for business and corporate users. For the basis of this comparison, we have used the ARM-based Windows RT version.

Microsoft Surface

Microsoft Surface Windows tablet (preview)

Apple new iPad

Apple new iPad

Verdict

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OPERATING SYSTEM
Microsoft Windows 8 RT
Apple iOS
Unknown
SCREEN SIZE
10.6in
9.7in
Microsoft Surface
DISPLAY RESOLUTION
1366x768
2048x1536
Apple new iPad
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
ClearType HD
LED backlit IPS
Unknown
PIXEL DENSITY
208ppi
264ppi
Apple new iPad
FRONT CAMERA
Unknown
VGA
Unknown
REAR CAMERA
Unknown
5-megapixels, no flash
Unknown
CAMERA FEATURES
Unknown
Autofocus, geotagging, face detection, video stabilisation
Unknown
VIDEO RECORDING
Unknown
1080p HD @ 30fps (VGA front camera)
Unknown
INTERNAL MEMORY
32GB/64GB
16GB/32GB/64GB
Draw
EXPANDABLE MEMORY
Yes (microSD)
No
Microsoft Surface
THICKNESS
9.3mm
9.4mm
Microsoft Surface
WEIGHT
676g
652g
Apple new iPad
RAM
Unknown
1GB
Unknown
PROCESSOR
Unknown
Apple A5X dual-core (1GHz)
Unknown
AUSTRALIAN 3G NETWORKS
N/A
HSDPA 850/900/2100
Apple new iPad
AUSTRALIAN 4G NETWORKS
No
No
Draw
WI-FI
802.11a/b/g/n
802.11b/g/n
Draw
BLUETOOTH
4.0 with A2DP
4.0 with A2DP
Draw
VIDEO-OUT
Yes (Micro HD Video)
No (Yes, with optional digital AV adapter)
Microsoft Surface
USB PORT
Yes, full sized
No
Microsoft Surface
QUOTED BATTERY LIFE
Unknown
Up to 10h
Unknown
FLASH SUPPORT
Yes
No
Microsoft Surface

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