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"Microsoft Surface Pro Coming in February\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSurface Pro Arrives Feb. 9\nThe Surface Pro -- the version of the Surface tablet that runs full Windows 8 Pro -- will hit store shelves Feb. 9. It packs an Intel Core i5 processor and is thicker and heavier than the Surface RT. It'll come in two capacities: 64GB and 128GB, for $899 and $999, respectively.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKickstand\nLike it's RT brother, the Surface Pro also sports a kickstand.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStylus\nThe Surface Pro comes packaged with a stylus -- or digital pen -- for precision work.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSide View\nThe Pro has a cooling vent built into the backside of the enclosure, expelling air from all sides of the device.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBlue Touch Cover\nTouch Covers are optional for the Surface Pro.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWith Pen\nThe Surface Pro's pen is designed to specifically work with the tablet.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWedge Touch Mouse Surface Edition\nMicrosoft made a version of its Wedge Touch mouse that cosmetically matches the Surface. It costs $70.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLimited Edition Touch Covers\nThe Surface's famous Touch Cover will get three new designs on Feb. 9, too.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf you liked the Microsoft Surface RT tablet but wished you could run classic Windows apps on it, you won't have to wait much longer. The Surface Pro \u2014 the more powerful version of the tablet that runs full Windows 8 Pro \u2014 will be on store shelves Feb. 9.\nThe initial availability of the Surface Pro, explained in a blog post, will be limited to the U.S. and Canada. As Microsoft had previously announced, it'll come in two capacities: 64GB ($899) and 128GB ($999). The famous magnetic Touch Cover keyboard is a $120 option for the Pro tablet, although a specialized stylus is included.\nThe Surface Pro is also getting a couple of special accessories. Since the Pro is more of a productivity device than the RT version, users will likely want to pair it with a separate keyboard and mouse, and Microsoft will offer a special version of its Wedge Touch Mouse, cosmetically designed specifically to match the Surface, for $69.95. There will also be three \"limited edition\" Touch Cover designs for $129.99 each.\nSEE ALSO: Microsoft Reveals Surface With Windows 8 Pro Price and Specs\n\nMicrosoft will stop forcing the Touch Cover on some Surface RT buyers, too. As of Feb. 9, the 64GB version of the Surface RT will be available without one for $599. Previously Microsoft only offered that model with the cover.\nFinally, Microsoft says it will be expanding the number of markets the Surface RT is available to more than double. Currently the tablet is available only in the U.S., Canada, the U.K., Australia, China, France, Germany, and Hong Kong.\nWe got a little hands-on time with the Surface Pro while we were at CES. While the tablet is noticeably heavier than the Surface RT (by half a pound), it struck us as a logical choice for a specific use case: The tablet resides in a workstation most of the time but is easily detached for taking home or into meetings. Battery life, which is rated at half of the Surface RT's approximately 8 hours, could be a concern, though.\nWill you be lining up for a Surface Pro? Let us know why or why not in the comments.\nPhotos courtesy of Microsoft"^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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