Microsoft Surface RT
Pros
- Quad core processor
- Very fast processor (1300 MHz)
- Lots of RAM (2048 MB RAM)
Cons
- Low pixel densitiy screen, below 180ppi (148 ppi)
- The camera lacks autofocus
- The camera lacks flash
- Lacks global positioning system (GPS)
Description
Design
- Device type:
- Tablet
- OS:
Windows (RT)
- Form factor:
- Candybar
- Dimensions:
- 10.81 x 6.77 x 0.37 inches (275 x 172 x 9 mm)
- Weight:
- 24.00 oz (680 g)
the average is 17.9 oz (512 g)
- 24.00 oz (680 g)
Display
- Physical size:
- 10.6 inches
- Resolution:
- 1366 x 768 pixels
- Pixel density:
Pixel density - The pixel density of a display represents the number of pixels over an area of one inch. It’s measured in “pixels per inch”, or ppi. The higher the number, the more detailed and good-looking the display is.
- 148 ppi
- Touchscreen:
- Capacitive, Multi-touch
- Features:
- Light sensor, Scratch-resistant glass
Battery
- Not user replaceable:
- Yes
Hardware
- System chip:
System chip - Most modern handsets use an advanced chip that includes many of the device’s hardware modules like the processor, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and sometimes even the wireless radio. This field shows what particular system chip (or System-on-a-Chip) is used in the phone.
- NVIDIA Tegra 3 T30
- Processor:
Processor - The processor is the main computing component of a phone and is a major factor when it comes to the overall speed of the device. Some more powerful smartphones use dual-core and quad-core processors designed to deliver greater performance.
- Quad core, 1300 MHz, ARM Cortex-A9
- Graphics processor:
- ULP GeForce @ 520MHz
- System memory:
System memory - System memory, or RAM memory is the type of memory that the device uses to temporarily store data from the OS or currently-running apps. The more RAM available to the device, the better the performance will be when multiple or heavier programs are running.
- 2048 MB RAM (1500 MHz) / LPDDR2
- Built-in storage:
- 32 GB
- Storage expansion:
- microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC
Camera
- Camera:
- 1 megapixel
- Camcorder:
- 1920x1080 (1080p HD)
- Features:
- Video calling
- Front-facing camera:
- Yes
- Video capture:
- 1280x720 (720p HD)
Multimedia
- Music player:
- Filter by:
- Album, Artist, Playlists
- Features:
- Album art cover, Background playback
- Supported formats:
- MP3
- Filter by:
- Video playback:
- Supported formats:
- MPEG4
- Supported formats:
- Speakers:
- Stereo speakers
- Streaming:
- Audio, Video
Internet browsing
- Browser:
- Internet Explorer 10, supports: HTML, HTML5, Flash
Phone features
- Organizer:
- Calendar, Alarm, To-Do, Document viewer (Office 2013, Office 2007, Office 2003, PDF), Calculator, World clock, Timer, Notepad
- E-mail:
- IMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange
- Instant Messaging:
- Windows Live / MSN
Connectivity
- Bluetooth:
- 4.0
- Wi-Fi:
- 802.11 a, b, g, n
- Dual antennas, MIMO
- USB:
- USB 2.0
- Connector:
- Full-size USB
- Headphones connector:
- 3.5mm
- Other:
- TV-Out, OTA sync
Other features
- Notifications:
- Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone
- Sensors:
- Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass
- Voice recording
Availability
- Officially announced:
- 18 Jun 2012
Shopping information
- Warranty period:
- 12 Months
- MSRP price:
- $ 500
Alternative variants
We list only the specs that are different than the main variant
Microsoft Surface 64GB
- Built-in storage:
- 64 GB
Despite our efforts to provide full and correct Microsoft Surface RT specifications, there is always a possibility of making a mistake. If you see any wrong or incomplete data, please LET US KNOW.
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