At its Surface debut event in June, Microsoft said that the ARM-based Surface for Windows RT tablets (the ones that can only run apps from the Windows Store) will be available first, with the Surface Pro (the ones with a proper Intel chip, which can run desktop software) coming a few months later.
Microsoft hasn't officially announced pricing, but hinted that the RT device would have a similar price tag to current tablets (perhaps like the £399 iPad), while the Surface Pro would be price in line with Ultrabooks (which cost about £1,000).
Both tablets feature a 10.6-inch display, but the similarities stop there. The RT tablet has a microSD reader, USB 2, MicroHD and 32 or 64GB of storage. The Pro has a microSDXC reader, USB 3, Mini DisplayPort and 64GB or 128GB of space.
Microsoft has also revealed a handful of new accessories that are designed for tablets and computers running on Windows 8.
Microsoft Wedge Mobile Keyboard is a full-size Bluetooth keyboard, with a dedicated button to whisk you to the Metro home screen. Microsoft Sculpt Mobile Keyboard has a delicate six-degree curve.
The Microsoft Sculpt Touch Mouse and Microsoft Touch Mouse have four-way touch scroll strips, which are handy for moving horizontally on the Metro home screen. The dinky Microsoft Wedge Touch Mouse is designed for mobile use -- it can slip into a pocket, works on any surface, and shuts off when the tablet goes to sleep.
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