Microsoft's Surface family of PCs is growing. Its newest model - Surface Windows 8 Pro - will be available for purchase on Feb. 9, 2013, in the United States and Canada. Powered by an Intel Core i5 processor, Surface Windows 8 Pro provides the performance of a laptop in a tablet package. It can run Windows 8 applications, as well as current Windows 7 desktop applications. Starting at an estimated retail price of US$899, Surface Windows 8 Pro will be available in 64GB and 128GB models. A Surface pen with Palm Block technology, designed specifically to work with Surface to let users edit, collaborate and get things done, is included with Surface Windows 8 Pro.

In addition, Microsoft will soon make available the Surface Windows RT in 13 additional markets worldwide.

Additional Surface accessories will also soon be available.

- Surface Windows RT will be available in a new 64GB standalone version for an estimated retail price of US$599 to allow users the option of selecting a Cover of their choice.

- Three new Touch Cover Limited Editions in red, magenta and cyan will be sold at an estimated retail price of US$129.99.

- Users will have the option of purchasing a Wedge Touch Mouse, Surface Edition, for an estimated retail price of US$69.95 in all markets in which Surface is currently sold with additional markets to follow in the coming weeks.

Microsoft Surface
	Surface RT	Surface Pro
Dimensions	10.81 x 6.77 x 0.37"	10.81 x 6.81 x 0.53"
Display	10.6-inch 1366 x 768 PLS	10.6-inch 1920 x 1080
Weight	1.5 lbs	2.0 lbs
Processor	NVIDIA Tegra 3	Core i5 with HD4000 Graphics (17W Ivy Bridge)
Connectivity	WiFi	WiFi
Memory	2GB	4GB
Storage	32GB or 64GB	64GB or 128GB
Battery	31.5 Wh	42.0 Wh
Starting Price	$499	$899