It seems that Microsoft has been trying to win back its partners after announcing Microsoft Surface tablets without informing them. Now, in a blog post, it details the partners and their aim to deliver the Windows RT tablets in time for the launch.
In the blog post, it also shows Asus Windows RT tablet in the prototype stage and the actual end product (Asus Tablet 600 Windows RT) (see above).
Here is the highlights and specs of the Asus tablet (if you are interested)
- 10.1″ panel with Super IPS+ technology for superior visuals
- Unique battery-boosting mobile dock that features a keyboard, touchpad and USB port for increased productivity
- NVIDIA® Tegra® 3 4-Plus-1™ Quad-core CPU with 12-core GPU for low power consumption and high performance
- 8MP rear camera for crystal clear photos and videos
- Superior audio experience with ASUS SonicMaster technology
- Built-in NFC sensor to easily communicate with other NFC-enabled devices
| Display | 10.1“ Super IPS+ Panel with 1366×768 resolution, Touch panel: 10 fingers multi-touch |
|---|---|
| Operating System | Windows® RT |
| CPU | NVIDIA® Tegra® 3 Quad-core |
| Memory / Storage | RAM: 2GB / Storage: 32GB eMMC |
| Connectivity | 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0C |
| Camera | Rear: 8MP Auto focus with LED Flash / Front: 2MP |
| Sensor | G-Sensor, Light Sensor, Gyroscope, E-compass, NFC ,GPS |
Click Here to ASUS Tablet 600
Also, in this post, it mentions the partners like Asus, Dell, Lenovo, and Samsung. What is interesting is the fact that Microsoft do not think that all Windows RT needs to be in Tablet form. In fact, it listed out some “typical weight and size” of a Windows RT device.
| System characteristics | Measurement range |
| Weight (g) | 520g to 1200g |
| Length (mm) | 263mm to 298mm |
| Width (mm) | 168.5mm to 204mm |
| Height (mm) | 8.35mm to 15.6mm |
The post is very lengthy. Thanks to CNET, it has done a summary of what to expect of a Windows RT device based on the post.
- Windows RT is not just tablets: The point being that many devices will come with physical keyboards. “Some of our Windows RT PCs come with full keyboard and touchpad solutions, whether removable/dockable or a traditional clamshell,” wrote Mike Angiulo, the vice president of our Ecosystem and Planning team at Microsoft.
- Native support for fast gesture: Working with touchpad component vendors, Microsoft has included native support in firmware to deliver “incredibly fast” Windows 8 gesture recognition. (See bottom of Building Windows 8 blog for gesture images.)
- Long battery life: Microsoft reiterated that Windows RT PCs will be a “thin and light in industrial design” with long battery life.
- NFC: near field communication. “By…tapping two NFC-enabled Windows RT PCs together, users can easily share photos, URLs, map directions, and anything else that our software partners have designed into their Windows apps.”
- Support for a wide range of peripherals, connections: USB mass storage, printing, audio/video peripherals, WWAN, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth.
- Better graphics performance: In addition to “optimizations around power-efficient HD video playback, the core Windows RT UI animations achieve 60fps, which was our design goal.”
Really looking forward to seeing/touching a Windows RT device soon.
Click Here to Microsoft Blog Post
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