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Microsoft Surface RT Rivals and Competitors

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Microsoft Surface RT Microsoft Surface RT


  • Quad core processor
  • Low pixel densitiy screen, below 180ppi (148 ppi)

Microsoft Surface Pro Microsoft Surface Pro


  • Dual core processor
  • Supports special active stylus for input

Common for both Pros & Cons

  • Very fast processor (1300 MHz vs 1700 MHz)
  • Lots of RAM (2048 MB RAM vs 4096 MB RAM)
  • The camera lacks autofocus
  • The camera lacks flash
  • Lacks global positioning system (GPS)

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Microsoft Surface RT Microsoft Surface RT


  • Quad core processor
  • Low pixel densitiy screen, below 180ppi (148 ppi)
  • The camera lacks autofocus
  • Lacks global positioning system (GPS)

Apple iPad 4 Apple iPad 4


  • Dual core processor
  • High pixel densitiy screen, over 250ppi (264 ppi)
  • Fast mobile data support (4G)
  • HDMI connector for TV-out ()
  • Lacks microSD slot for storage expansion
  • Proprietary USB connector - have to use its cable instead of a standard microUSB

Common for both Pros & Cons

  • Very fast processor (1300 MHz vs 1400 MHz)
  • Lots of RAM (2048 MB RAM vs 1024 MB RAM)
  • The camera lacks flash

in-depth comparison



Microsoft Surface RT Microsoft Surface RT


  • Quad core processor
  • Low pixel densitiy screen, below 180ppi (148 ppi)
  • The camera lacks autofocus
  • The camera lacks flash
  • Lacks global positioning system (GPS)

Google Nexus 10 Google Nexus 10


  • Dual core processor
  • NFC
  • HDMI connector for TV-out (Micro HDMI (Type D))
  • Lacks microSD slot for storage expansion

Common for both Pros & Cons

  • Very fast processor (1300 MHz vs 1700 MHz)
  • Lots of RAM (2048 MB RAM)

in-depth comparison



Microsoft Surface RT Microsoft Surface RT


  • Quad core processor
  • The camera lacks autofocus
  • The camera lacks flash
  • Lacks global positioning system (GPS)

Samsung ATIV Tab Samsung ATIV Tab


  • Dual core processor
  • NFC
  • HDMI connector for TV-out (Micro HDMI (Type D))

Common for both Pros & Cons

  • Very fast processor (1300 MHz vs 1500 MHz)
  • Lots of RAM (2048 MB RAM)
  • Low pixel densitiy screen, below 180ppi (148 ppi vs 155 ppi)

in-depth comparison



Microsoft Surface RT Microsoft Surface RT


  • Quad core processor
  • The camera lacks autofocus
  • The camera lacks flash
  • Lacks global positioning system (GPS)

Asus VivoTab Asus VivoTab


  • Dual core processor
  • High-resolution camera (8 megapixels)
  • NFC
  • HDMI connector for TV-out (Micro HDMI (Type D))
  • Supports special active stylus for input

Common for both Pros & Cons

  • Very fast processor (1300 MHz vs 1800 MHz)
  • Lots of RAM (2048 MB RAM)
  • Low pixel densitiy screen, below 180ppi (148 ppi vs 135 ppi)

in-depth comparison



Microsoft Surface RT Microsoft Surface RT


  • Quad core processor
  • Lots of RAM (2048 MB RAM)
  • The camera lacks autofocus
  • Lacks global positioning system (GPS)

Dell XPS 10 Dell XPS 10


  • Dual core processor
  • HDMI connector for TV-out ()

Common for both Pros & Cons

  • Very fast processor (1300 MHz vs 1500 MHz)
  • Low pixel densitiy screen, below 180ppi (148 ppi vs 155 ppi)
  • The camera lacks flash

in-depth comparison



Microsoft Surface RT Microsoft Surface RT


  • Quad core processor
  • Low pixel densitiy screen, below 180ppi (148 ppi)
  • The camera lacks autofocus
  • Lacks global positioning system (GPS)

Apple iPad 3 Apple iPad 3


  • Dual core processor
  • High pixel densitiy screen, over 250ppi (264 ppi)
  • HDMI connector for TV-out ()
  • Lacks microSD slot for storage expansion
  • Proprietary USB connector - have to use its cable instead of a standard microUSB

Common for both Pros & Cons

  • Very fast processor (1300 MHz vs 1000 MHz)
  • Lots of RAM (2048 MB RAM vs 1024 MB RAM)
  • The camera lacks flash

in-depth comparison



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