Microsoft Surface 32GB Tablet $559 (Pre-Order) Available from Friday 14th Dec @ HN

[Deactivated] on 12/12/2012 - 19:41

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Microsoft Surface 32GB Tablet $559 (Pre-Order) Available from Friday 14th Dec @ HN. Pre-order now! no money down.

The Surface 32GB Tablet lets you see more, share more and do more, with it's Quad Core nVIDIA Tegra 3 Processor, 2GB RAM, 32GB Storage, a 10.6" ClearType HD Multi-Touch Display, a front and rear 720p HD LifeCam, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.0 connectivity as well as Windows RT to boot.

More than a Tablet

Made from thoughtful and precise design, the unique VaporMG casing delivers a high-quality fit that's ultra-light and durable, with a 10.6" ClearType 5-point Multi-Touch HD Display awaiting your touch. Also on the back is a Kickstand that enables hands-free entertainment.

Windows RT

Meet the Windows RT operating system, which offers you live tiles and notifications to keep you up to date with information in real time. Customise and arrange it your way, whether it be apps, the Start screen, background and many more options.

Connect your Senses

The Surface provides a full-sized USB 2.0 port, microSDXC card slot, a headset jack, HD Video out port as well as an Ambient light sensor, an Accelerometer, a Gyroscope and a Compass to accommodate for your on-the-go use.

Seriously Fun

Boost productivity with the Office Home and Student 2013 RT Preview, enjoy Xbox connectivity, check your social media on accompanying apps and download even more apps from the Windows Store to suit your taste and needs.

OS Windows RT; Microsoft Office Home and Student 2013 RT Preview (Word, PowerPoint, Excel and OneNote). Works exclusively with apps available in the Windows Store.

Exterior 10.81 x 6.77 x 0.37in
1.5lbs
VaporMg casing
Dark Titanium colour
Volume and Power buttons

Storage 32GB*
*1GB = 1 billion bytes; formatted storage capacity may be less

Display 10.6" ClearType HD Display
1366x768 pixels
16:9 (widescreen)
5-point multi-touch

CPU Quad-core NVIDIA Tegra 3
2GB RAM

Wireless Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n)
Bluetooth 4.0 technology
Battery 31.5 W-h
Cameras and A/V Two 720p HD LifeCams, front- and rear-facing
Two microphones,
Stereo speakers
Ports Full-size USB 2.0
microSDXC card slot
Headset jack
HD video out port
Cover port
Sensors Ambient light sensor
Accelerometer
Gyroscope
Compass

Power Supply 24W power supply

Warranty 2-year hardware warranty

Apps (included) Microsoft Office Home and Student 2013 RT Preview2 (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, OneNote); Windows Mail and Messaging; SkyDrive; Internet Explorer 10; Bing; Xbox Music, Video and Games.

Computing Microsoft Tablet Windows RT

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Comments

  • kazines on 12/12/2012 - 19:50
    +1

    Hmmm how is this a deal? Is it $599 after the preorder ends?

    • [Deactivated] on 12/12/2012 - 20:03
      +1

      please tell that to the people who bought New Google's Nexus 7 Wi-Fi 16GB for $249 (rrp), 32GB for $299(rrp)and they thought that was a bargain
      http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/83285
      At least with this pre-order offer, you don't have to put the money down now and can hold a brand new tab on the Friday morning.

      • mathew42 on 12/12/2012 - 21:08
        -6

        Firstly, the nexus hardware for it's price is a bargain.

        Secondly, history and current reviews suggest that Surface is unlikely to sell well and considerable discounts on the price are to be expected in the new year.

  • superforever on 12/12/2012 - 19:54
    +2

    Standard price only difference is you can buy in store.

  • chansthename on 12/12/2012 - 19:55
    +1

    not a deal regular price

  • Elijha on 12/12/2012 - 19:56
    +7

    Hrm, Windows RT operating system. Make sure you know what your getting.

    • aussman on 12/12/2012 - 19:57
      +1

      An awesome device that can be used for content creation as well as consumption.

      Note this is not windows 8 much like osx is not iOS

      It does allow home group sharing
      Remote Desktop
      Printers
      Connecting to work groups

      • killergreely on 12/12/2012 - 20:10
        -2

        Not sure how something can be "awesome" before anyone has used it. Seems like just another tablet to me. Also not a deal, it's RRP.

        • punk on 12/12/2012 - 20:17

          the OS has been out for a while… and MS has used kiosks to show off these tablets since the release of windows 8.

        • superforever on 12/12/2012 - 20:23

          You don't know they are available direct from MS for sometime already?

        • aussman on 12/12/2012 - 20:30

          Been out for 1 1/2 months

      • Elijha on 12/12/2012 - 21:18
        +2

        "Note this is not windows 8 much like osx is not iOS"

        That is exactly what I was referring to. I think that this might not be clear to the vast majority of people and those who might be tempted to preorder before using one or reading reviews about the available software should be advised to do so. I actually think it is bad form on Microsofts part to use the naming convection like they did I'm sure my parents wouldn't see or suspect anything different they would say "Windows RT .. So basically a new version of Windows XP or something right?". Windows software will need to be specifically made/ recompiled / rewritten / redistibuted for this platform - you won't just be able to run your existing application / software in the desktop mode - this information shouldn't be a foot note on the product.

        I don't hate the idea, I'm keen to have a look and try it out - but I'm certainly not going to pre-order.

        • StewBalls on 13/12/2012 - 08:52
          +2

          I thought the RT stood for Rotten Tomatoes! No wonder the movie review isn't up yet… ;)

  • aussman on 12/12/2012 - 19:56
    +2

    Not a deal this rrp

    The tablet is awesome though!!

    Would be good if they had the 64gb not in a bundle as I want the type cover and not the touch cover and don't want to pay for both

  • aussman on 12/12/2012 - 19:58
    +2

    Jb is also getting these so you should be able to negotiate a better price

  • paddy567 on 12/12/2012 - 20:07
    +3

    This does not seem to be a bargain

  • Merlict on 12/12/2012 - 20:08
    +1

    Can you imagine the shitstorm if someone posted iPads at full retail as a bargain? no deal

  • bhm133 on 12/12/2012 - 20:09

    "Made from thoughtful and precise design"…

    What?

  • sonic2011 on 12/12/2012 - 20:17
    +1

    wait for the pro until the price down

  • debo on 12/12/2012 - 20:24
    +1

    this is kind of a deal as it is alerting us that the Surface is now available in big name stores - up till now online only - you will never be able to get a cheaper price as I would say it is locked in with Microsoft - this tab good for lots of reasons but apparently sluggish - i would love to have one though as it would integrate with my Microsoft world - thanks OP.

    • aussman on 12/12/2012 - 20:26

      The prerelease software was a little sluggish. Once you update to final build it is smooth as butter

      • debo on 12/12/2012 - 22:48

        thanks Aussman I was wondering if that issue was resolved properly

    • mathew42 on 12/12/2012 - 21:10

      Give the current demand for Windows 8, I would expect to see heavy discounting in the new year to move stock. I wouldn't be at all surprised if you see this bundled with laptops in the near future.

      • aussman on 12/12/2012 - 22:10
        +1

        This is not windows 8. It is an iPad competitor. It is selling quite well actually. It won gizmodo tablet of the year.

        It is to windows 8 what osx is is to iOS.

        It does however have office included

  • fchis on 12/12/2012 - 20:26
    +3

    Note you only get 16gb avail.storage link——————> http://www.theverge.com/2012/11/5/3603652/microsoft-surface-…

  • yanweibu on 12/12/2012 - 20:27
    +1

    Be careful, the actual storage might be under 20GB

  • aussman on 12/12/2012 - 20:31

    There is a 64gb version as well which comes bundled with the touch cover

  • zelda707 on 12/12/2012 - 20:34
    +5

    i would wait for the pro

  • kml22 on 12/12/2012 - 20:39
    +2

    PLEASE NOTE: This 32GB version has only got 16GB of free space.

    • matt_will_fix_it on 12/12/2012 - 20:58

      What makes you say that?

      • aussman on 12/12/2012 - 21:00
        +1

        The ms web page

        • Jack D Price on 12/12/2012 - 21:31
          +4

          and a law suit in the US

    • WhiteEvo6 on 12/12/2012 - 21:44

      so if it uses 16 gig of space for the install, that would explain why no 16gig model exists, it would come with zero space :)

      • superforever on 12/12/2012 - 21:47

        If you have a pc you will know how much the OS used.

      • fchis on 12/12/2012 - 22:42

        Yes, and Microsoft will have fun naming their tablet.

  • seek on 12/12/2012 - 21:26

    Does Windows RT allow me to download additional software/program at my discretion?

    As many tablets only comes with pre-loaded softwares and does not allow personalised download except for apps.

    • chansthename on 12/12/2012 - 21:39
      +2

      it has apps from the MS store and that's it. It's a tablet like any other with the advantage of an almost complete office package (advanced excel features are not available for example)

    • aussman on 12/12/2012 - 22:08

      Same as an iPad you download apps from the ms store currently there are about 15000 apps. 48 out of the top 50 iPad apps are in the store

      You also get full office for free

      The only features it misses are Visual Basic, macros and pivot tables

  • Moderator[Deactivated] on 12/12/2012 - 22:24

    Moved to forums as this is standard price. Nice to know you can preorder, but its not a bargain over other retail outlets.

    • warwick108 on 13/12/2012 - 02:22
      +4

      Funny how you didnt bother to move the nexus release into the discussiom area

      • Moderator[Deactivated] on 13/12/2012 - 07:19

        Not funny.

        We need to be here every time to see some of these.

        Two wrongs dont make a right.

        So in that case if a mistake is made, does that mean that now we cant ever invoke some sort of order into the system?

        Also will then depend on members reporting the issue and to some extent if there are a lot of votes already for the "deal".

        And we are humans and not always perfect or ogres. Nor is this forum taking sides in a technology debate.

        • StewBalls on 13/12/2012 - 09:00
          +2

          shawn_low on 18/11/2012 - 21:26…(2207 clicks)
          Edited by scotty 18/11/2012 - 22:21

          We need to be here every time to see some of these.

          Looks like it was actually 'seen' within a hour of being posted…just saying! ;)

        • Moderator[Deactivated] on 13/12/2012 - 11:42

          Well the deal I assumed they were referring to was

          Bargainhunter2 on 30/10/2012 - 03:45 play.google.com (4068 clicks)
          Edited by foobar, scotty 30/10/2012 - 08:54 with 30 odd positive votes AND no reports

          http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/83285

          I guess the problem is when making an issue of something its better to give some link so we can all comment on the same thing.

          BTW I did also say

          So in that case if a mistake is made, does that mean that now we cant ever invoke some sort of order into the system?

          To be fair, please acknowledge my Ass cover here :)

          And maybe a PM to Scotty might be in order ;)

        • StewBalls on 13/12/2012 - 11:52
          +2

          To be fair, please acknowledge my Ass cover here :)

          Agreed, your ass is well & truly covered…I just couldn't resist a dig! :p

  • Grump3 on 13/12/2012 - 17:20

    Unlike the yet to be released Pro version, this RT is not W8 & is just another overpriced tablet /wannabe Ipad/laptop that's about as compatible with your existing M$ software as Apple's ios6 or Android.

  • aerona on 13/12/2012 - 23:57
    +1

    Good to see microsoft joining the tablet market.

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