The Microsoft Surface RT is making waves in the consumer space and, to some degree, the world of business too. It looks great and runs great…but it doesn’t run legacy software and doesn’t integrate into Active Directory managed domains. Due to this, many organizations are looking to wait for the Surface Pro which will run full Windows 8 Pro/Enterprise..
We don’t have a nailed on release date yet (other than at least 90 days after Windows 8 RT) but we do have specs:
- Screen size = 10.6” ClearType Full HD, 1920×1080, 16:9
- Weight = <2lbs
- Storage = 64GB & 128GB
- Memory = 4GB
- Pen Input = Yes – pen included with purchase
- CPU = 3rd Gen Core i5
- Connectivity = Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0
- Ports = Full Size USB 3.0, Micro SDXC slot, Mini Display Port
You can see the full spec here:
The pdf does still mention the RT version of Office being included for free – I think someone might need to update that!
I like the spec of the machine, it looks decent but I feel the lack of 3g/4g is an odd omission. I read on the Reddit AMA that they had to choose between 3g and the Vapormg casing and that trade off, on a consumer device, makes some sense…but on a business device? I’m not so sure.
Even if people don’t really use 3g on tablet devices (and I’m sure MS studied/conducted research that showed this) it’s still the kind of thing that can put people off purchasing. If there’s another device with similar spec and a similar price AND offers cellular connectivity, I anticipate many would choose that.
Cloudy with a chance of Licensing 
You are right. I have been waiting for the PRO, but must have the 3G… can’t rely on a WiFi connection. If this proves true, it is very disappointing.