Microsoft Reveals Pricing Details for Surface Tablets

Microsoft today unveiled the pricing and specifications details for its Surface RT, scaled down version of Microsoft Surface Tablets, which will be available later this month starting October 26th, 2012.

Keeping its promise, of making Surface RT available in line with competition prices, Microsoft said that 32GB version of Surface RT will be available at USD 499, same the price of competition tablet from Apple.

There are three versions of Surface RT, for which Microsoft is already accepting pre-orders, for which following are the pricing details:

• Surface with Windows RT – 32 GB without Black Touch Cover: USD 499
• Surface with Windows RT – 32 GB with Black Touch Cover: USD 599
• Surface with Windows RT – 64 GB with Black Touch Cover: USD 699

Microsoft has said that Surface with Windows RT will work exclusively with apps from the Windows Store, just like iPad that works with apps from app store only.

Here are the specification details of Microsoft Surface RT Tablets:

• OS: Windows RT, Microsoft Office Home and Student 2013 RT Preview
• CPU
• Chip: NVIDIA T30
• System memory: 2 GB RAM
• Size: 10.81 x 6.77 x 0.37 in
• Weight: Less than 1.5 lbs
• Storage: 32 GB / 64 GB
• Display:
• Screen: 10.6" ClearType HD Display
• Resolution: 1366 x768
• Aspect Ratio: 16:9 (widescreen)
• Touch: 5-point multi-touch
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n), Bluetooth 4.0 technology
• Battery:
• Up to 8 hours mixed activity
• 7-15 days idle life
• Camera: Two 720p HD cameras, front and rear-facing
• Ports: Full-size USB 2.0, microSDXC card reader, Headphone jack, HD video out port, Cover port
• Sensors: Ambient light sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Magnetometer

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PTCL Offers Eid Discount on 3G EVO Tab

Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) brings special Eid gift for its customers offering 3G EVO Tab for just Rs 12,000 with 3 Months Unlimited Internet, which is usually sold for Rs. 30,000.

With this special Eid offer, customers can now save up to 18,000 on purchase of  new PTCL EVO Tab along with 3 Months Unlimited Internet. At the end of 3 months, customers will automatically shift over to the normal monthly package. Customers can also avail various volume based post bundle recharge options.

PTCL 3G EVO Tab is a 3G enabled Smartphone Android tablet with in-built EVO Wireless broadband service that gives dual support for both EVDO and GSM/CDMA networks.

“PTCL’s growth as an innovative telecom company is due to its enhanced service quality and product diversity,” said Senior Executive Vice President Commercial, Naveed Saeed. “We are constantly striving to bring products and services that meet our customers’ expectations and empower them to experience the future today.”

“3G EVO Tab opens up new possibilities for customers with on-the-go connectivity offering a wide range of built-in and downloadable applications,” said Executive Vice President Wireless Business, Omar Khalid.

Available in more than 250 cities nationwide at 3G speeds of up to 3.1 Mbps, 3G EVO Tab comes with Google Android Froyo 2.2 operating system, hi-resolution 7inch TFT LCD, 5.0 mega pixels autofocus camera and front digital camera, 3G Wi-Fi hotspot which enables sharing of Wi-Fi & 3G connections with multiple gadgets simultaneously, Wi-Fi Bluetooth, 2GB Micro SD card giving freedom to surf, talk, tweet and do a lot more on the go.

Terms & Conditions

• This offer is valid for new EVO Tab customers only.
• Promotion is valid for sales through PTCL OSS & Distributors
• Upfront payment shall be valid for 3 months only
• Customers package shall be automatically switched over to normal Non-PSTN package with Rs. 2100 (Monthly rental charges) at the end of 3 Month’s period

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