Microsoft announced Surface, its new Windows tablet, at an event on Monday. To go along with it, the company also announced two covers for the tablet that double as a keyboards for the device.
Much like Apple's Smart Cover does with the iPad, Touch Cover connects to Surface via magnets on the device's side. When opened up, the inside of the 3mm cover has a full multi-touch keyboard with trackpad. During its presentation, Microsoft focused on how book-like Surface will feel with the case on.
"Nothing stirs me more than Touch Cover." Panos Panay, a designer for Microsoft said while showing off the Touch Cover at the event. "This spine feels like a book. You'll hold it like a book. It will feel like it's another book when you carry it with books."
Touch Cover was designed by Steven Bathiche, a Microsoft research director who likes to focus specifically on "creating novel human interfaces and computer form factors," according to his company bio.
The keyboard cover uses a unique pressure-sensitive technology Microsoft says will allow you to type significantly faster than you can using an on-screen keyboard.
If you're a fan of traditional keys, Microsoft has another product called Type Cover. The case has a full track pad with clicking buttons, just like those you might be accustomed to on your home computer. Tactile keys take up a bit more space, so the Type Cover ends up being 5mm thick (2mm thicker than the Touch Cover).
When you're ready to start typing with either keyboard, Surface has a built-in kickstand for holding the tablet up at just the right angle to give the tablet a laptop-like feel.
Keyboard covers will also be available in an assortment of colors — including blue, red, pink, and black — in order to work with your own personal style or needs.
Microsoft thinks Surface can redefine the tablet with dual USB ports, thin-yet-sturdy construction and a cover that reveals a fully functional keyboard complete with trackpad.
The Surface's Windows RT version is just 9.3 millimeters thick, while the Windows 8 Pro version measures 13.5 millimeters.
A built-in kickstand on the rear of the tablet holds it up while you're typing or viewing videos.
Surface has a 10.6-inch, 16:9 high definition screen made of super-sturdy Gorilla Glass.
The Microsoft Surface will come in a variety of cover colors including blue, charcoal and pink.
Microsoft thinks Surface can redefine the tablet with dual USB ports, thin-yet-sturdy construction and a cover that reveals a fully functional keyboard complete with trackpad.
The Surface's Windows RT version is just 9.3 millimeters thick, while the Windows 8 Pro version measures 13.5 millimeters.
A built-in kickstand on the rear of the tablet holds it up while you're typing or viewing videos.
Surface has a 10.6-inch, 16:9 high definition screen made of super-sturdy Gorilla Glass.
The Microsoft Surface will come in a variety of cover colors including blue, charcoal and pink.
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