Although Microsoft has - unsurprisingly - not entirely revealed its hand it terms of what we may expect with its upcoming Surface tablet, we have developed the chart below to illustrate the known variances between these two devices.
Historically, Microsoft has seen the most success in targeting the student and working professionals market. Features such as the sleek, VaporMg case with fold-out stand, greater built-in storage capacity, and the USB connector ports illustrate Microsoft's decision to capitalize on its brand and maintain its focus on these markets. The capacity for the Windows Surface Pro model to interoperate with desktop Windows programs and software is a distinct advantage - something we have been waiting to see in the tablet market. However, while the iPad has been viewed as a complementary device to the laptop/desktop computer, this begs the question - how will Microsoft position the Surface Pro tablet against competitive device classes (i.e. laptop, Ultrabook, netbook, tablet). As mentioned above, many questions will loom over the next 3-6 months as we await further details regarding the specs of these devices. Most interesting will be details regarding connectivity (3G/4G, carrier partnerships, pricing), pricing of these devices, software, and battery life.
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