Surface with Windows 8 Pro priced by Microsoft

By Stephany Nunneley

Microsoft’s Surface tablet will run you $899 for the 64GB model, and $999 for the 128GB model, the company has confirmed.

Both versions will include a Surface pen with Palm Block technology, the ability to use a Touch Cover or Type Cover which are sold separately, includes the Dark Titanium VaporMg casing, dual 2×2 MIMO antennas and a kickstand.

Surface with Windows 8 Pro contains an Intel Core i5 processor with a 10.6” 16:9 ClearType display that runs at a 1920×1080 full HD and a full-size USB 3.0 port, while the Mini DisplayPort can drive an external display up to 2560X1440 resolution.

Surface with Windows 8 Pro will also run current Windows 7 desktop applications.

The tablets will be available in January.