Microsoft just unveiled its new tablet, the Microsoft Surface, which was designed to be the ultimate Windows 8 machine.

How much does the Microsoft Surface cost?

It’s still unknown how much the Microsoft Surface will cost, but based on the information available, the Microsoft Surface price will likely be as follows:

Microsoft Surface RT: ~$399+

The Microsoft Surface RT will be the light version of the tablet, comparable with the iPad. It will likely cost about as much as an iPad.

Microsoft Surface Pro: ~$899+

The Microsoft Surface Pro specs put it closer to an Ultrabook, and it will likely cost about as much as an Ultrabook.

The actual prices may vary. Microsoft promised that the Surface will be competitively priced, but other than that we don’t know much for sure.

We know some of the Microsoft Surface specs, but many are still wondering: When will Microsoft Surface be released?