The Surface family features ten main lines of devices:
• The Surface Go line of hybrid tablets, with optional detachable keyboard accessories and … See more

The original Surface and Surface 2 models use Windows RT, a special version of Windows 8 designed for devices with ARM processors and cannot be upgraded to Windows 10. However, there were several major updates made available after its initial release that … See more

Television commercial
In October 2012, Microsoft aired its first commercial, directed by Jon Chu, for the Surface product line. … See more

• Microsoft PixelSense, a product line launched in 2007 and formerly called Microsoft Surface
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Microsoft first announced Surface at an event on June 18, 2012, presented by former CEO Steve Ballmer in Milk Studios Los Angeles. Surface was the first major initiative by Microsoft … See more

There are two main versions of the keyboard covers that connect via the Accessory Spine on the Surface tablets. The now discontinued Touch Cover, and the ever-evolving Type Cover. They feature a multi-touch touchpad, and a full QWERTY keyboard … See more

Industry response
When Surface was first announced, critics noted that the device represented a significant departure … See more