While there is much more to both Microsoft’s new Surface tablet computer and Apple’s iPad than pure specifications, the physical and technological differences between the two devices are likely to play a part in which device tablet PC buyers might ultimately favor.
Here’s a look at how the market-leading iPad shapes up against the new Microsoft Surface. Figures are taken from each company. Microsoft cautions the physical dimensions of the Surface could change slightly from those announced Monday.
Surface Vs. iPad
| Weight | Thickness | Display | Battery | Interfaces | Storage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Surface, Windows RT Edition | 676 grams | 9.3 mm | 10.6-inch Clear Type HD display | 31.5-watt hour | microSD, USB 2, Micro HD Video, 2×2 MIMO antenna | Configurable for 32GB, 64GB |
| Microsoft Surface, Windows 8 Pro Edition | 903 grams | 13.5mm | 10.6-inch Clear Type HD display | 42-watt hour | microSDXC, USB 3, Mini DisplayPort Video, 2×2 MIMO antennae | Configurable for 64GB, 128GB |
| Apple iPad with Wi-Fi (third-generation) | 652 grams | 9.4 mm | 9.7-inch Retina display with 2048-by-1536-pixel resolution | 42.5-watt hour for up to 10 hours (Web, video, music) | 30-pin dock Apple connector port | Configurable for 16GB, 32GB, 64GB |
| Apple iPad with cellular connectivity (third-generation) | 662 grams | 9.4 mm | 9.7-inch Retina display with 2048-by-1536-pixel resolution | 42.5-watt hour for up to 10 hours (Web, video, music) | 30-pin dock Apple connector port | Configurable for 16GB, 32GB, 64GB |