Microsoft Surface RT

Released

Oct 26, 2012

Display

10.6 inches
768 x 1366 pixels

Camera

1 MP (Single camera)

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 flash

Shop links

$89

$300

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Display
Size:	10.6 inches
Resolution:	768 x 1366 pixels, 148 PPI
Screen-to-body:	65.59 %
Touchscreen:	Capacitive, Multi-touch
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
Device type:	Tablet
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
Video capture:	1280x720 (HD)

Design Size comparison
Dimensions:	10.81 x 6.77 x 0.37 inches (275 x 172 x 9 mm)
Weight:	24.00 oz (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
Price:	$ 500
Warranty period:	12 Months

Availability
Officially announced:	Jun 18, 2012

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