Microsoft Surface With Windows Pro Vs Apple MacBook Air Specs And Pricing Comparison
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Here’s a quick comparison of Microsoft Surface with Windows Pro and Apple MacBook Air. Both the devices have almost identical internals with a major difference of Surface being a Touch device with detachable keyboards.
| Spec | Microsoft Surface | Apple MacBook Air |
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| Size | 10.81 x 6.81 x 0.53in | 11.8 x 7.56 x 0.68in |
| Weight | Less than 2lbs | 1.08 kg (2.38 pounds) |
| Display | 1920×1080 | 1366 x 768 |
| Touch Screen Support | 10-point multi-touch | No |
| Pen Input | Supported and Included | Not supported |
| CPU | 3rd Gen Intel Core i5 Processor | 3rd Gen Intel Core i5 Processor |
| Memory | 4GB RAM | 4GB RAM |
| Storage | 64GB, 128GB | 64GB, 128GB |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n) Bluetooth 4.0 technology | Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n) Bluetooth 4.0 technology |
| Battery | 42 W-h | 35 W-h |
| Cameras | Two 720p HD cameras, front-facing and rear-facing | 720p Front camera |
| Ports | Full-size USB 3.0 microSDXC card slot Mini DisplayPort | 2 Full-size USB 3.0 Thunderbolt Port Mini DisplayPort |
| Sensors | Ambient light sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Digital Compass | Ambient light sensor |
| Keyboard | Detachable Touch Cover/Type Cover | Full-size backlit keyboard |
| Operating System | Windows 8 Pro | Mac OS X Mountain Lion |
| Pricing | From $1020 with Touch Cover/Type Cover | From $999 |
