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Wow.....this Intel Core i5 (Ivy Bridge) Windows 8 tablet might be the next XBMC HTPC......Surface (XBMC+Windows 8)-->AVR-->HDTV via HDMI cables=

Here are the specs:



Microsoft announces two Windows 8 Surface tablets

Microsoft windows 8 surface tablet technical specifications

[assassin]

Price will be >$600.

[Livin]

Price will be >$600.

... pipe dream.

more like over $1000... and possibly close to $1500 depending on specs/features/etc

[assassin]

True. I was referring to the RT price.

http://thenextweb.com/microsoft/2012/06/...ro-models/

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The price always start off high with any new product.....it's very similar price as iPad- Microsoft Surface vs Apple iPad........

It'll go down a bit later......

[Dougie Fresh]

I am looking forward to Windows 8 tablets, not just the Surface. I'd really like to get someone special one for Christmas. I am also curious for final specs on the Surface because so far neither the RT or Pro has HDMI (though the Pro has a DisplayPort).

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I am looking forward to Windows 8 tablets, not just the Surface. I'd really like to get someone special one for Christmas. I am also curious for final specs on the Surface because so far neither the RT or Pro has HDMI (though the Pro has a DisplayPort).

Did you see how I'm planning to connect it to AVR/HDTV in the first post? It included Micro HDMI output- Surface: Microsoft-Made Windows 8 and here is a long video by MS- Microsoft Surface Windows 8 Tablet : Keynote....they have one setup with HDMI output.....

It's very nice of you to think of someone special six months ahead.....

[SavellM]

The Surface Pro looks awesome!

Having a full Win 8 on tablet is a great idea!
Being able to install something like Visual Studio and code while on the go is awesome!