Finally all speculations about Microsoft launching a Barnes and Noble tablet can be put to rest. Yes, the IT giant did launch a tablet but it was their own brand- The Microsoft Shadow. Steve Ballmer said amid much fanfare, “It embodies hardware and software working together. People want to work and play.” With this Microsoft is competing head on with Apple. 
The 26.16-cm (10.3-inch) device is 9.3mm thin, has full size USB 2.0 ports, an impressive kickstand and weighs only 1.5 lbs. The casing of the tablet is made of magnesium, a material that the Microsoft calls VaporMg. It does not end here. The screen is covered with Gorilla Glass 2 and optically bonded, a feature that the company says has been specifically designed for Surface.
The device has access to all Windows and even the Xbox features. This tablet runs Windows 8, which means that it comes with both Metro and the traditional desktop environment. Along with the device, Microsoft has launched some impressive accessories too. The highlight is the clever 3mm thick cover that comes with a super slim keyboard. The cover is held on by magnets and the backside has a massive, unit-wide kickstand.
There are two hardware options: ARM option and an Intel chip for full Windows experience. The new Windows RT-powered Surface will come in either 32 or 64GB of storage and the more traditional Intel variant will come with either 64 or 128GB.
The company has not revealed anything about the pricing yet but when asked all they said was that the tablet will be priced competitively.
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