Microsoft Surface RT

Released

Oct 26, 2012

Display

10.6 inches
768 x 1366 pixels

Camera

1 MP (Single camera)
front

Hardware

NVIDIA Tegra 3 T30
2GB RAM

Storage

32GB, microSDXC

OS

Windows RT

Description

The Microsoft Surface is the first Microsoft-designed tablet computer. The ARM-powered version is thinner and lighter and features a processor made by NVIDIA. It comes with Windows RT and a large 10.6" touchscreen. The device is designed to compete mainly with tablets running mobile operating systems like Android and iOS (iPad).

Cons

The camera lacks autofocus
The camera lacks flash

Shop links

$136

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Display
Size:	10.6 inches
Resolution:	768 x 1366 pixels, 148 PPI
Screen-to-body:	65.59 %
Features:	Ambient light sensor, Scratch-resistant glass

Hardware
System chip:	NVIDIA Tegra 3 T30
Processor:	Quad-core, 1300 MHz, ARM Cortex-A9
GPU:	Nvidia ULP GeForce
RAM:	2GB LPDDR2
Internal storage:	32GB
Storage expansion:	microSDXC
OS:	Windows (RT) Screenshots

Battery
Type:	Not user replaceable

Camera
Rear:	Single camera Camera samples
Main camera:	1 MP
Video recording:	1920x1080 (Full HD)
Features:	Video calling
Front:	Yes

Design Size comparison
Dimensions:	10.81 x 6.77 x 0.37 inches (275 x 172 x 9 mm)
Weight:	680.4 g

Multimedia
Headphones:	3.5mm jack
Speakers:	Multiple speakers
Features:	Album art cover, Background playback
Screen mirroring:	TV-out

Connectivity & Features
Bluetooth:	4.0
Wi-Fi:	802.11 a, b, g, n; Multiple antennas, MIMO
USB:	Full-size USB, USB 2.0
Features:	Charging
HDMI:	Micro HDMI (Type D)
Sensors:	Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass
Other:	OTA sync

Phone features
Notifications:	Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone
Other features:	Voice recording

Buyers information
Warranty period:	12 Months
Price:	$ 500

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