Microsoft has unveiled two Surface tablets based on Windows 8 operating system. The thinner and lightweight model of the Surface tablet runs on the Windows RT operating system. It is a rival to the Apple's new iPad that was launched in March. Apple Inc makes the hardware and software and takes the performance of the final product to a great extent.

The company has revolutionized the market with its smartphones and tablets. Even Google Inc may experiment on a similar product after acquiring Motorola Mobility this year. Microsoft is now forced to try such an approach with the Windows 8 operating system. Here is a brief comparison of the Apple new iPad an Microsoft Surface tablet.

Device	Microsoft Surface tablet(Windows RT version )	Apple New iPad
Display	10.6 inches (diagonal) with ClearType (Full) HD Display	Retina Display, 9.7-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit IPS display
Size (inches)	.37 inches thick	.37 inches thick
Weight Weight	676g (Windows RT version)	1.44 (pounds)
Operating Systems	Windows 8 RT	iOS 5
Storage	Up to 32GB, 64GB	16GB, 32GB, 64GB
Ports	microSD, USB 2.0, Micro HD Video, 2×2 MiMO Antenne	10-pin
CPU	Nvidia Tegra 3	Apple A5X dual-core
Announcement Date	June 18, 2012 (Monday)	March 7, 2012 (Wednesday)
Release Date (US)	Not yet known	March 16, 2012 (Friday)
Release Date (India)	Not yet known	April 27, 2012 (Friday)
Price	Not Yet Announced	Rs. 30500/-US $499

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