How Microsoft Surface Stacks Up Against Its Tablet Competition

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How Microsoft Surface Stacks Up Against Its Tablet Competition How do the specs for the upcoming Microsoft Surface for Windows RT and Surface for Windows Pro compare with the Apple iPad? Here's what we know. - Melissa J. Perenson, PCWorld Tablet & E-Reader News Microsoft Surface Tablet: Your Next Windows PC? Redmond's upcoming Surface hardware feels stylish, fresh, and exciting. Apple's iPad finally gets some real competition. Share: Samsung Confirms Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich Rollout to Tablets Samsung has confirmed that it is rolling out Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich to several of its Honeycomb-saddled tablets, including the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1. Share: RIM Unveils Its New 4G BlackBerry PlayBook Tablet Is this new PlayBook RIM's last hurrah in the tablet competition? Share: Latest Tablet & E-Reader News Samsung's Big Zinger in Patent Case: Apple Exec Liked 7-Inch Galaxy Defcon Wi-Fi Hack Called No Threat to Enterprise WLANs How Microsoft Surface Stacks Up Against Its Tablet Competition Apple, Samsung Wage Battle Both In and Out of Court Microsoft Surface RT vs. Surface Pro: Which Tablet Will You Want? Laptop bundles, 46-inch TVs Top August Deals Apple V. Samsung: How It Was Explained to the Jury Apple Patent Application Reveals iPad Smart Cover More Tablet News, Reviews, and Tips PCWorld Arrives on the iPad Download our app to get a heaping tabletful of news, Top Ten lists, reviews, and how-to advice delivered fresh to your iPad throughout the day. Tablets on PCWorld.com Get the latest tablet reviews, buying advice, and tips. PCW Shop & Compare Browse great deals on tablets from Apple, Asus, HP, Motorola, Samsung, and other manufacturers. Android Apps Does your tablet run on Android? Then you're in luck. Browse our extensive collection of Android app reviews. Browse the Latest Tech Deals Visit PCWorld's new PriceGrabber Deals page for price drops, promotions, and coupon codes. Speed Matters Learn how to boost your PC's security without losing speed. Learn more here. Most Viral Stories Google Fiber: Pros and Cons iPhone 5 and Everything You Want to Know 5 Things Windows 8 Can Learn from OS X Mountain Lion Product Reviews Canon PowerShot G1 X 87 Pros Outstanding image quality; Excellent low-light/high-ISO performance; Extensive range of manual and automated controls Cons Very expensive for a fixed-lens camera; Poor macro performance; Autofocus issues in macro and burst mode Read Complete Review » Point-and-Shoot Cameras With the Best Image Quality » Ray Larabie, Typodermic Fonts Shifty Chica 0 Pros Cons Read Complete Review » Hawaiian Vacation: Five Free Fonts » Brother MFC-9970CDW 82 Pros Cheap toner; Color touchscreen LCD; Wireless networking Cons Dark scan quality Read Complete Review » Top 10 Color Laser Multifunction Printers » Top 10 Color Laser Multifunction Printers » Get Big Savings When you Shop at PCWorld.com Shop online at PCWorld.com, where you can compare product information, read trusted reviews, and find the best prices on consumer electronics. Galaxy Tab 2 16 GB Wi-Fi Silver Tablet Price: $399.99 No User Ratings Yet Be the first to review new iPad 3rd Generation 16 GB Wi-Fi Black Tablet (iOS, 9.7" LCD Touchscreen, 2048x1536, 10 Hours) Price: $499.99 No User Ratings Yet Be the first to review Browse more Tablets, Top News on PCWorld.com 5 Questions (and Answers) About Tonight's Mars Rover Landing The Curiosity rover is on a mission of many months and millions of miles to test for microbial life on Mars, and its efforts are visible to the Earthbound. Share: Defcon Wi-Fi Hack Called No Threat to Enterprise WLANs For Wi-Fi networks that are properly using 802.1X authentication, and that have transport layer security properly implemented, the impact of this exploit is essentially zero, experts say. Share: Downloads: Editor's Collection Form Productive Habits With These ToolsHabits are powerful: Be it in health or creativity, do a little every day, and soon you've done a lot. But a new habit is not always easy to forge: You might forget to do it, it might feel unnatural, or you might just grow tired of it. Fortunately, there are quite a few tools that can help you stay motivated for the long haul and create lasting habits that help you get to where you want to go in career and life. Browse DownloadsAntivirus & Security • Design & Multimedia • Utilities • Games • Chat, Email, & the Web •

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