I was asked to blog for Microsoft as a Windows Champion for the next year for the Windows 8 launch. How could I resist? After all, I am truly a PC to the core. {I only have an iPad because my school gave each teacher one to use in the classroom}. I'm loyal to all things Microsoft and Android, naturally. =]
I was sent a Microsoft Surface PC/tablet to test out Windows 8. I received it on Wednesday, and I'm absolutely loving it. My students were amazed by it yesterday at school. They've all seen the commercials on TV and were so excited that they were seeing it in person. It was so funny.
More to come on my new toy! I can tell already this is going to make creating printables so much easier via touch!
More information {provided by Microsoft} on the Surface:
Surface with Windows RT has a widescreen HD display that provides a larger view of your TV shows and movies. It feels great in your hands and when you want to put it down, Surface’s integrated kickstand is there when you need it, and disappears and doesn’t get in the way when you don’t. When you want to get something done, simply click in either Touch Cover—a unique and innovative pressure-sensitive keyboard that’s 3mm thin and doubles as a cover that protects your screen, and is available in a variety of colors so people can express their personal style— or Type Cover, which adds moving keys for a more traditional typing feel that’s only 2mm more. Surface also comes with a full-size USB, enabling connectivity with literally hundreds of millions of devices, as well as a microSD card slot for adding almost limitless storage.And if you're looking to upgrade, Windows 8 is also currently available via electronic download for $39.99 on windows.com!
Price: Starting at $499.00
For more Windows 8 info from Microsoft, check out the Windows Experience Blog.
I am a Windows Champions blogger and I received loan of a laptop and may receive other equipment from Microsoft to assist me in evaluating Microsoft products and services for my blogging activity.
Do you only get to keep it for a year? I really want one of these.
ReplyDeleteI am envious ! when I started having double vision in 2010 we discovered I have a brain tumor and could no longer read books anymore because of the double vision. Now after surgery this October, my vision is worse and I've been checking all the tablets so I can enlarge the font and read again. I decided the surface is the best one out there but they are expensive ! I'll enjoy seeing what you do with it anyway. enjoy !!
ReplyDeleteThey look really slick!
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