Microsoft Surface

  • Released 2012, November
    680.4g, 9.4mm thickness
    Microsoft Windows RT
    32GB/64GB storage, microSD slot
  • 0.2% 1,082,953 hits
  • 82 Become a fan
  • 10.6"
    1366x768 pixels
  • 1.3MP
    720p
  • 2GB RAM
    Nvidia Tegra 3 T30
  •  
    Li-Ion

Microsoft Surface - Specs

Network Technology No cellular connectivity
2G bands N/A
GPRS No
EDGE No
Launch Announced 2012, October. Released 2012, November
Status Discontinued
Body Dimensions 274.6 x 172 x 9.4 mm (10.81 x 6.77 x 0.37 in)
Weight 680.4 g (1.50 lb)
SIM No
 Built-in kickstand
Display Type TFT capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Size 10.6 inches, 309.7 cm2 (~65.6% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 1366 x 768 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~148 ppi density)
 ClearType technology
Platform OS Microsoft Windows RT
Chipset Nvidia Tegra 3 T30
CPU Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU ULP GeForce
Memory Card slot microSD, up to 64 GB (dedicated slot)
Internal 32GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 2GB RAM
Main Camera Single 1.2 MP
Video 720p
Selfie camera Single 1.2 MP
Video 720p@30fps
Sound Loudspeaker Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm jack Yes
 Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
Comms WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth 4.0, A2DP
GPS No
Radio No
USB USB 2.0, USB On-The-Go
Features Sensors Accelerometer, gyro, compass
 TV-out
MP4/DivX/XviD/WMV/H.264 player
MP3/WAV/eAAC+/FLAC player
Photo viewer/editor
Microsoft Office 2013 RT
Battery   Non-removable Li-Ion battery (31.5 Wh)
Stand-by Up to 360 h
Talk time Up to 8 h
Misc Colors Dark Titanium
Price About 260 EUR
Tests Display Contrast ratio: 1324:1 (nominal)
Audio quality Noise -82.6dB / Crosstalk -81.7dB

Microsoft Surface - User Reviews

  • thank you

  • It's split (mobile/desktop) OS and allows executables to be installed

  • what is chuwi

  • Very slow, limited app, hard to carry around. Regret is followed once you bought it.

  • This tablet has the same flaw as Windows Phone, it is restricted to the dead Windows Store. I'm using a Chuwi myself, which is split (mobile/desktop) OS and allows executables to be installed, and it ROCKS!! And at a fraction of the price of the real deal, and it must be said, the top range latest Surface tablets are the real deal, but too costly for me.

  • Does the windows surface rt support whatsap?

  • It is the worst tablet. The touch image has a great instability, very frustrating, different from other tablets, software available is only that offered (eg. there is no mozilla, chrome search engine), many automatic updates not asked for. A microsoft account is required to use the tablet (if one loses the password the tablet is unusable and it is difficult to transfer the tablet), the tablet is heavy, sometimes it functions slowly, doesn't respond, sometimes brightness fluctuates.

  • Dave, you have been lucky then. Mine is still a nice machine as a substitute for my e-reader but not a lot else. It is limited to the Win. Store, so no Firefox or Chrome. IE loads quickly. Last week a Windows update wiped out all my Mail. I was able to recover it eventually but it left me wishing storms and pestilence on MS. I also don't like being restricted to one program at a time. I am a multi-tasker and the RT frustrates me. Pages in One Note disappear. I won't keep important files on this because they too may be gone on a MS whim.

  • loved it until recently. Built in keyboard is a pain. Too little memory. Windows updates create havoc (applies to most Windows products). Hard to reawaken from sleep. Convenient but heavy for a small machine. I am keeping my options open for a new small laptop, as lately this isn't meeting my needs.

  • Is this still worth buying? Is it getting windows 10?

  • it will not receive windows 10 update

  • hope you all think before buying this surface RT. prefer go to surface pro you can download any software.

  • Yes it will get Windows 10

  • NO

  • hi im planning to buy this tab. will it receive an update for windows 10 this 2016? thanks

  • How do you wripe all information if you forget password

  • c'mon where's the mighty ipad pro slaying surface pro 4

  • Ill say something....... you ready?? SOMETHING

  • Why is not there Surface Pro 4?

  • Additional: ok after a quick month of running my own RT on various models of 3g & 4g pocket Wi-Fi solutions I can safely say that the usb WILL run almost any pocket hotspot (O2) or MI-FI(Three) mobile Wi-Fi solutions and give reasonable performance averaging out for me at roughly 15-20mbps download speed at 3g and a staggering 40-60mbps on 4g on the go.

  • ok long story short the RT will NOT run the built in application interface without jail breaking. the dongle requires a small install of an .exe file which is sadly not RT compatible due to factory installed limitations on the software despite the hardware being more than capable. it CAN however tether to a mobile and use your phones data plan or a mobile wifi hotspot

  • can somebody just say something regarding wat i asked pls

  • pls i'm refering to the surface rt 32gb. it just wont run the airtel 3g modem. it tells me it cannot run on the windows. i'm kind of frustrated. pls help out. pls

  • i tried connecting with a 3g modem but couldnt install the modem for me to access d net. wat do i do?

  • indeed, surface rt is a nice device one should have beside his laptop. very good wen there is power outage. i have it and it keeps me busy cos of its long lasting battery. although i feel limited sometimes wen i need to do other computer based jod such as graphic design. wat can i do to run other usual windows apps such as photoshop etc. pls assist. thanks

  • No not a full update but like the lumia phones it will receive a compatibility update and full integration with the universal store for apps and system tweaks in September. That said its now just a matter fo time before the jailbreak is finished properly and we can run steam in mobile mode to use steam stream with full access to your games. that said you can already do this fully via various streaming apps such as splashtop and pc remote

  • I know the surface gets a bad rep but as an office tool it is spectacular and although not "designed for gaming" with the simple addition of the splashtop app and a decent home based PC to act as a server and do the grunt work of the processing you can comfortably stream your entire PC to the surface and play pretty much anything with little to no lag (in my remote tests less than 0.3-0.5 seconds) and with a few minor tweaks makes playing almost every game in my steam library possible. I should say that with MMORPG's the streaming system makes gaming on this thing frankly fantastic and well worth the now significantly reduced price.

  • I've already buy this tablet, i though it would be perfect tablet for me. But i disappointed with the tablet it self cannot read the exe.file and windows 10 upgrade. I hope the incoming Surface Phone flagship would be my perfect fit for my taste...

  • buy windows Surface pro, windows RT dosen't support java apps and it will not update to windows 10

  • guys will it get the windows 10 update

  • guys help me plzzzzzz

  • Im planning to buy microsoft surface rt,do i get any problems in tha future?? If so plzz suggest me a 10inch windows tablet plzzz help me guys

  • buy a laptop

  • Users suggestions are: 1.multiple homescreens/applicatins like a)andriod homescreens b)n97,nokia 5800, nokia 700/701,600,c6,c5,nokia n8,htc home screens c)lock screens d)wallpapers home screen e)menu grid f)windows home screen g)java enbled/ infrared option h)dual sim 4g options moblies i)tv output k)front/back camera l)lot of applications not installed these options are must and should

  • Test

  • That's a brief and great view point and has really helped me narrowing down my choice between Surface 2 & RT. Glad to know it's beneficial for Students and mostly those who have to read lots of research journals. Even I'm planning for getting in PhD where most of your time gets in gathering more details from research papers and working on MS word/PowerPoint presentations. Above 10hrs screen on time is rather impressive. Well to entertain I suppose it does support media files over greater range. What would I miss..well to be honest I'm done with iPad and nexus 7...these big names are good for show for couple of years and after that they just pile up in corner. With the cut in price, both RT and Surface 2 seems great. Let me know about it. Looking forward to hear, if possible mail me @ [email protected] would be grateful. Thanking you. Regards.

  • I find that's quite a well judged opinion about Surface RT. Personally I own both nexus 7 II and iPad Retina, but still miss that laptop like interface where one has more freedom to use that extra screen space. Mostly I like to browse stuffs,ebook reading and almost not much into gaming, have had enough of that during college days. As I find you seem quite satisfied using this Surface RT..let me know how would that fit in for like using it for 3-4 years down the line with windows 8.1,taking into fact that I have no issues with the shortcomings of this not being a fully functional laptop. I'm more than fine with the laptop like interface (above that its sturdy ergonomic design)with more than great battery life as compared to Nexus 7's 6-7hrs screen on time on KitKat. Added to that a USB port for general media transfer and playing HD videos. What's the experience if I keep using it for like reading ebooks for a large part as well fiddling with MS office n maximum browsing on IE? How's the overall performance of this machine? Quite in a fix choosing between Surface RT and advanced version of RT,Surface 2. RT comes in great offer on eBay @ £300 for 64gb..compared to £400 for Surface 2. Let me know about it mate. Would be grateful if you could mail me if that's not an issue. Mail id- [email protected] Thanking you. Regards, Dev

  • Microsoft need to do new highnest 14 inches thinner tablet with this basic specs: 1.Display.- 14 inch QHD - IGZO Led Backlight (~300 ppi pixel density) 2.Memory.- 4 GB RAM 3.Chipset.- Tegra K1 or MediaTek MT6795 64-bit 4.Camera.- 2 MP on both sides

  • I have had major difficulties working with Microsoft Surface. But the biggest issue is its often unresponsive whether using the touch function, the keyboard or a mouse. When using other applications - I've had major difficulties - ie, salesforce.com, WSJ - application and there are others. The battery lasts a long time, but that doesn't help when you're trying to work on the internet or even on Excel documents. It is not a substitute for a laptop at least not yet. I would never buy one again, unless you think that reading off the surface is a viable investment.

  • does this thing could supportb autocad?? please help me.

  • people who dealing wiz ios and android for a long time dont accept this product :) may b i was cruel in this judgement may b the surface rt suitable for other kind of people but not me

  • Good One Tab.... but Not install outside Software ..also Win 8 RT not more supportable

  • My RT is the best combination of hardware and software that I have owned. I did computer support and software development for over 30 years, and I love this RT. It is at least 10 times better than the ipad2 that it replaced due to: multiple concurrent windows displayed, choice of keyboards including standard PC, excellent sync to web mail and data, all setting available everywhere at your fingertips. Thank you Microsoft.

  • Easy bring to anywhere. But limited for window RT. No Microsoft Publisher. hard to doing my job. Game are not important for me. Store was limited. But enough for me. Keyboard beautiful but not for lifelong. (the cheapest one) No digital pen. Just only 1.2MP. Battery really can use for long time. Video format limited. Depends on your demands.

  • Great tab but the windows 8 RT makes it less functional

  • Yes , you can use your android, windows phone or iPhone as hotspot Yes, the USB port works with 3G modem, printer, and any pen drive Yes, there is an micro sd slot Yes, with 8.1, there is les lag than any android tablet - browsing is awesome, in some sites, ecen flash works Yes, ppi is low, but is not ugly, is the same as your notebook or lower than fullhd monitor No, there are no windows phone apps, yet No, there are no plenty of apps, but the worse are games. Games runs bad, or not satisfacting. The best way to game on original surface RT is through console emulator (master system, mega drive, snes, nes, gba - there is no psx or n64) . There are facebook and flipboard apps, and some image editors

  • The Surface is a tablet, we've known this. It's stupid to complain about not having a convenient youtube app at the same time you're complaining about it being a tablet and not PC. It's awesome, Surface 2 has better PPI, which realistically don't knock it till you've tried it, the ClearType screen beasts, sort of like how the iPhone can be "beat out" by Droid phones with higher pixel count but the iPhone's display just looks alluring, same with the ClearType screen, just looks good. It's battery life is very good for my busy student self. type cover is cool but doesn't work PERFECT....still very awesome tools available if you need it, that's what it's for.

  • true

  • 1. True. but its a tablet not a pc. using windows store apps is not so hard. 2.I dont known about bloomberg but not all apps are lame. 3.true. its a TABLET. and in exchange of pc part you get lot of battery life. 4. seriously? you are taking pics with your tablet. 5. Every new thing needs getting used to. I have no problem using touch. Still without touch pad u r missing lot. email writing or using ms office on toch screen..... that keyboard is really good. 6. you can change font size easily. but i prefer smallest font. cuz my eyes are in good condition. 7. You can still play games, watch videos, music and do your work on microsoft office. If you are looking for lte support than this tab is not for you. 8.no apps and no games. Heard that many times. There are most apps and most app alternatives. And the stores size is growing at incredible speed. I was nexus 7 2013 user. I used my tablet for downloading videos, music and pdfs. Heavy internet browsing. Watching videos and reading. Playing heavy games like asphalt 8 and gta san andreas (my favourite games). RT is missing on most games but other than that, its better at everything else. Surface rt's weight and ppi are bad. But in exchange for IE 10 with much faster flash player and ms office. Its great for me. bye bye nexus.

  • It is a complete hopeless tab!!! Why??? 1. With the exception of MS apps NO other apps can be installed. Which means for even YouTube you need to be on the IE!!! 2. MS apps are so lame, i.e... Bloomberg 5 stars; when u install it all there is just small boxes with pics and the news. No proper news, reference, apps just dumb games... For that you just get a normal tab no need for a Win 8.1 PC tab.... 3. The PC part is also hopeless as you cannot install normal PC software only on the Pro Tab is it possible. 4. The camera is 1.2 MP!!! 5. If you use the PC part then you need get the keyboard attached because the TOUCH is really useless; due to the fact that everything is really really small. 6. Fonts are so small that you will need reading glasses. 7. No SIM! so that means without the WiFi you are completely dead... no other options for connectivity!!! 8. Complete restriction regarding outside apps... with Android u can download Skydrive, Google Drive, Yahoo, everything but MS is real bummer... no apps but theirs only!!! It is completely dead... in about 5 years they will become dinosaurs!!! The future being mobiles & tablets...

  • Yes, ms office 2013 included

  • Does this have a preinstalled msoffice or how can I install?

  • yes,It has wifi Hardware connection , so u can access wifi.

  • Yes you can use an USB 3G modem with data-sim card in it :) It has full usb-host compitability.

  • Take it to Wind and try it.

  • what good is this service if nobody will answer the question?

  • can I use wind data stick/plan with surface rt ?

  • can I use wind.ca data plan?

  • can I use wind.ca data stick?

  • I would like to know if we could connect a datacard (like the tataphoton in India) in the USB port and use it to surf the internet?

  • Can it run windows phone apps?

  • is it worth getting surface or paying extra for surface 2?

  • Can i also use a modem to get internet access?

  • Yes you can, that's how I have used my surface

  • Yes you can

  • please can i connect to the internet using my phone as a hotspot or connecting the phone using the availabe usb in the system?

  • i have it with jailbreak

  • Realy dude you play candy crush

  • You can have adobe products on the surface 2 pro, but not the surface 2. surface 2 pro has full windows instead of the slimmed down version the surface 2. Surface 2 pro can install anything you can normally install to a desktop. However I should definately mention both have a way to use remote desktop which allows you to access a super powered Desktop while not at home. I have a Surface 2 (normal one) and tested it out today. I was able to run zbrush on my computer at home -> connect to my surface 2 in wifi areas -> Use zbrush on my surface 2 with no lag. I assume the same can be done for other applications.

  • That is a good comparison. The ipad is like a lamborghini, fast, beautiful, costs allot, even wen you drive it, 2 sits, but more popular with car lovers. What can really be said about the Toyota in it's favor? Not much, it's slower in a race track, unless your in the trafic jam, you can sit more people, probably more confortable, cheaper, more reliable (you beat it and it still runs), it's a day to day better car unless you live in Dubai.

  • How about games where i can download it free like candy crush and jewel saga

  • good

  • more you use it more you will love it .

  • I have Microsoft Surface RT and i couldn't be happier. It's fast, without the constantly bugs of android, it doesn't break down, and I've been using it as my computer. You can have similar experiences with SurfaceRT as a tablet and as a computer, and that's why Surface is the best in the market. But it is also because SurfaceRT does not give you any problem with usb devices. With IPAD ( forget it LOL ) with an android device probably with some apps or even end up cracking the system. I'm not saying that the other tablets are bad, just saying that SurfaceRT , for a lot of people it's the best one. Most importantly because it's the only one good for work, relax, entertainment, with touch screen keyboard and that genious keybord (sensitive) that turns out to be the SurfaceRT cover. So if you want a cheap and funny tablet with low quality, you find a lot of android devices, if you are brand addicted, Ipad is your choice, if you want quality, SurfaceRT is your choice.

  • dont get the rt, get the x86 one or an ipad/android tablet

  • im wondering whether or not to get the microsoft surface rt or the samsung galaxy tab 2 10.1? any ideas???

  • Before you want to buy Microsoft Surface RT , We recommend that you first know about Microsoft Surface RT Complete Review,Explaining about the specs,performance, the interface is comfortable to use and application, as well as speed in trying some applications. Just watch the video of his impressions in >>

  • windows phone has internet sharing please put it in your mind, read first you are not windows user you know nothing about windows.

  • lol talk to me next time you can plug in a USB device in your Ipad. Or when you can plug in a printer and print directly from your Ipad. Sorry to burst your bubble, but the Ipad isn't the best thing out there. Not saying that the Surface RT is better, but better is in the eye of the beholder.

  • Well there's the spell check feature.

  • does it support a usb modem?

  • It's not a competition for the iPad. It's like comparing a Toyota corolla with a Lamborghini aventador. Surface can't beat iPad In none sircunstance.

  • It's a excellent device created by Microsoft :)

  • No, it can only access the internet via WLAN - and the biggest joke is, most Windows phones can't create hotspots.

  • Theoraticly yes, if they redesigned their programs to run on ARM, currently they do not however. So if you want a tablet to run those things you need a Tab with Win 8 Pro. Such as Surface pro, or any equivelant from HP, acer etc.

  • Hi arl... I am planning to buy a windows tablet that good for browsing, games, and working purposes such as microsoft office like excel, word. Any recommendation? I am considering Microsoft Surface, lenovo thinkpad 2? Thx.

  • does it support a usb modem?

  • Hi guys, I am a graphics designer. Do you know if I could run Adobe products on this i.e. Illustrator, or PhotoShop. Thank you.

  • you can download apps from Microsoft web site .whit surfers come program named store you can see and choose any application and download . it's very easy for more information about Microsoft store you can visit this site

  • Go for the iPad 4, unless you are a big Windows 8 lover, just like me!!!

  • Well got this. My friend ordered one gets it on Tuesday. Brilliant we device

  • I need to chose between IPad 4 or Microsoft surface RT. what do i pick?

  • Build quality. Is fantastic. Just like a big lumia. Its got ports. Much better than others. Have to say keyboard is wicked. You van actually type away on tour knee. Love it

  • Hi all. UK here . I purchased my new Microsoft surface at weekend. . All i can say its absolutely fantastic. I really am blew away. Its sooo good. Fast . Sleek. Everyone's jealous lol. Goodbye to my Samsung laptop. This is a little gem on a rough beach. Breath of fresh air. Thanks Microsoft. . It goes well with my Lumia 920

  • Must choose between this Ipad4 and samsung galaxy note 10.1 help please

  • I don't trust Samsung with build quality. I've played with Surface though, pure pleasure to touch. Mine gets to me (across the globe to Iran!) tomorrow. :)

  • Because the display is inexplicably awesome despite its low res?

  • You clearly have no idea what you're talking about

  • Look at it this way: my laptop has the same resolution and a 14.1" display. My laptop has a good display. This is 10.1" so it is even better. Don't fall for numbers hype.

  • SURFACE PRO's PPI = 208 !!! My comparison of the microsoft surface "pro" with other devices. I'll list only those points which make it stand apart from other devices. Macbook retina:-- ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Macbook retina ppi : 227 Price : $1699 Os : os x (not for me) Surface pro ppi: 208 Price : $899 + (keyboard)$100 Os : full windows experience + windows 8 apps + android apps via bluestacks with full support for accelerometer, gyroscope, gps, etc. Its a win win situation. I will be able to run multisim, proteus, xilinx on it coz i am an electronics engineering student. Os x does not have any such softwares and every person has atleast some useful software that dont run on mac. Shame. Ipad :-- ~~~~~~~~ Even though it has 285 ppi but... Os : ios 6 (joke. Does have a lot of good apps, but none of the ones that i mentioned above. I find it only good for browsing and tablet gaming). Similar priced laptops :-- ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Pros : you can get i7. You will get an ssd too (but beware these cheapo ssd will be way slower than the ones that are in higher priced laptops like the mac pros). Dedicated gpu. Although i highly doubt that you will find all those in one laptop, within $999. Cons : weight ?? Never will you find one thats less than 2 pounds. No pen and touch input. Ppi will be somewhere around 165. Screen quality will not even be close to the surface pro's cleartype full hd display. Surface pro pros : has one of the fastest ssds out there. Get more with an sdxc card. Surface pro cons : 64 gb ! Even 128 gb will be tight for me. Only one usb3.0 port. No dedicated gpu. I5 and not i7. But lets face it. I5 is good for almost all tasks. Infact, ssds are more of a bottleneck to user experience of a laptop. And there no laptop or an ultrabook within 2 pounds and at that price which boasts a dedicated gpu. Intel hd4000 will run some pc games. Also with bluestacks i can play my favourite android games that requires touch and accelerometer, easily with no lag at all. To me the surface pro is a great laptop (or an ultrabook, but not a tablet), with high specs, beautiful hd display that sets a high bar at productivity and portability at an incredible price. Great job, microsoft.

  • Thanks for your reply bro. I think you are right. The charger supports volts upto 240 and won't burn as I was afraid of. The only I might require is the charger adapter for flat terminals. Anyways, thanks again for the confirmation.. Much appreciated!

  • its universal charge from 110 to 250 V

  • Talk about a crappy display thanks to low res, how do Microsoft expect this to against the iPad4 and Nexus 10??? Both with +250ppi displays!

  • Hello everyone! I need your help. I have just ordered Surface RT from US to INDIA last night. The problem is I'm not sure if the bundled-charger/voltage is going to be compatible with Indian AC standards. The official specs suggests that the charger is 24W and comes with flat contact terminals. Here's the image : Kindly help, Thanks in advance!

  • Samsung Ativ Tab is better.

  • Just wait for Surface with windows 8 and x86 architchture.On this model you can install normal Microsoft applications. I think surface with windows RT come with ARM Architecture.(With RISC) Processors.Waite for a Intel replacement

  • How to Open App Store, When click Store, " sorry you store is not open " region error who know reply me

  • I not use app store, region error how can i open store pls reslove to me my eamil [email protected]

  • There is Microsoft Store, all apps and games are inside.

  • Please help me , i want to decide between IPAD 4 and Surface RT to buy . my question is where can i download and install games and applications for Surface RT ? i searched and could not found games and other application ?

  • Did you drop it on solid concrete? I've dropped mine a good bit from 3/4 feet off the ground and no damage

  • Was that supposed to be irony?

  • What an english...so devastating no wonder the world will end on 12.21.2012 due to these people.

  • nice ,,,,,,,,,,

  • Only 149 ppi. ????why why why?..ipad 3(4) has 260ppi..asus > 230ppi

  • You can't run Android app in iOS and vice versa. It's the developer who will create an app that will work in iOS and create the same app that will work on Android.

  • Wow� such anticipation and such profound disappointment. For those of you out there that have become accustom to superior hardware support, be sure to purchase Microsoft�s �Accidental Damage� warranty which they stick you $100.00 for, because if your new �durable� surface drops two feet to the floor, you should expect it to shatter! I�m out 320.00 to get mine fixed. I just went four rounds with Microsoft over my pre-ordered 64GB surface being damaged by a fairly trivial nudge off the coffee table. I escalated the issue as a manufacturer defect and got nowhere. Spoke to a manager and got nothing. Had a support person on the inside who agreed with me and said they would run it up the ladder and came back three days later with nothing. Shame on you Microsoft. I�ve had several Android tablets, three Kindle�s and numerous portable devices that would have all survived this simple test without issue or concern but not the surface. My 9 year old has been �trying� to break a Toshiba Android Tablet I gave him about a year ago and it just keeps on working! Not only did the case on the surface break, but the glass shattered, and splintered into hundreds of pieces. As an early adopter of Microsoft�s newest piece of hardware, you know the one, in the TV ads, being thrown down pic-nick tables and slammed shut repeatedly, I�ve never been more disappointed. Now, let�s talk about how many things I can�t do yet because no one has an app! Basically I have a 900.00 Netflix machine that I can�t run anything on and I can�t get to my files on Dropbox because there isn�t an app ready yet, (yes, I know you have Sky-Drive, but I don�t care, it took you a year or longer to make Sky-Drive what I already had with Dropbox and I already have it, so give me my files in the cloud!) can�t download any clients because its RT and not Pro, (which seems stupid of me to have ordered, don�t do it). Seemingly I can�t even run Flash driven HTML sites because RT doesn�t like the client! Didn�t Microsoft hammer Apple about Flash? Was the entire technical and software world somehow surprised by Windows 8, or did they just not believe it was ever going to release? I can�t access my Dish Network because there isn�t an app ready, I could go on for dozens of examples. I have never been an early adopter and now I remember why. Microsoft has been mocking Apple for years about their proprietary nature. It would seem they have taken a huge chapter from the Apple guideline with the Windows Surface RT product. Very disappointed in Microsoft�s less than helpful approach to me as their client. JCV

  • Bullshit apple ipads or phones can only run applications purchased from their app. Store simmilarly android can run apps purch. From google play store

  • GPS???

  • You can find the specs here: don't know why they aren't on GSMArena itself

  • Yeah, it's called the Surface Pro, due to be released in Jan/Feb

  • Where are the specifications of the Surface Pro?

  • Hmmm thats my question too but nobody knows here.. Better you ask Microsoft

  • i wants it free

  • With you surface you can hook up a mouse, ipad, ipod, iphone, game controller, usb fan, usb fridge, an external hard drive, an external disk drive and a lumia or nexus. All at the same time. Try doing that with an ipad

  • fanboys and trolls everywhere, get your hands on the ms surface first before bashing guys! spec sheets isnt everything!

  • It has an on screen keyboard as well as the keyboard touch cover or type cover

  • "Main disadvantages: Windows RT works with Windows Store apps only" Are you kidding me? Why does apple appstore and android play store work on each others OS?

  • Still sharper than 10.1 inch tablets with WXGA (Galaxy Note 10.1) and iPad 2.

  • 148 ppi pixel density)....what kind of joke is microsoft trying to pull

  • I just like to know if it has on screen keybord?

  • this is pro or RT

  • Market share doesn't really tell you about how good something is, just how popular and likely to succeed it is. The new iPhone may be the worst Apple has ever released, but people will still buy it because they're creatures of habit. Youtube videos are often misleading in info and visuals, benchmarks are much more accurate and tell you a lot more (So long as you find the right websites, so many of them are skewed one way or the other). In terms of innovation, Windows 8 and RT are the most since iOS 1 and, if I have my iOS versions right, 4 (The one that introduced multitasking). I'm not saying the Surface is going to do well. It is probably going to undersell and get killed off. But, that doesn't change the fact that it is currently the best, most innovative tablet available. I'm glad to have one and plan to keep it.

  • when the surface coming? not rt.

  • hey dude if u know the A6X is the fastest ARM-based processor and some benchmark apps is wrong watch the comparision on youtbe ,,, and go and see tablet market share and see people which prefers , windows is a totally fail OS for a tablet.

  • Ice Cream Sandwich was my last straw. My Galaxy S2's battery went from 6/7 hours to 4. On top of that my hope screen kept resetting every few weeks and my app icons moved themselves around at random times. My phone would restart randomly, shut off randomly and apps crashed far too frequently

  • Actually, as tests have shown, it only breaks under heavy stress, like the full weight of a person: "We did manage to break off the kickstand by gradually leaning onto it, but I had to put nearly my full weight onto the tablet before the kickstand snapped off."

  • 1. For a large tablet it's not really necessary to have cellular connectivity (Though this is a preference). 2. Resolution isn't everything, Surface's display has deeper colour and runs a lot smoother. 3. This is a matter of preference, I'm happy someone finally made a tablet I can run video on without black bars. 4. Yes, this is true and somewhere the Surface falls down for most people. 5. Having a good camera on a tablet is a joke and promotes idiots using it like they would a phone camera or camera in public resulting in a lot of pissed off people who can't see beyond it at a gig or football match 6. Could you please link me to the benchmark tests? Having trouble finding them

  • Ice Cream Sandwich was my last straw. My Galaxy S2's battery went from 6/7 hours to 4

  • iPad 3or4 is much better than surface: 1.surface dose not have 3g or lte network 2.display ress on iPad is much higher than surface 264PPI vs 148PPI 3.screen on surface is wrong (16:9) because this is tablet pc not laptop screen or TV 4.iOS has lots of apps 5.rear camera on iPad 5-MP 6.CPU: A5X specially A6X with a custom apple core (swift) is faster than tegra 3 based on cortex-A9

  • i don't like the kickstand. its a movable part that i think is prone to breakage.

  • i will buy this once they provide sim slot in the next version

  • Why cann't Microsoft produce a surface tablet with an intel atom x86 processor in it as recent android phones with intel atom x86 procesor. so that it can run most of the .exe files in the market.

  • I wonder which android you have used froyo ? or much older .........bro use jelly bean and you ll know

  • There's no GPS on Microsoft Surface.

  • The Galaxy Note 10.1 runs android. . . Android is awful and, in my experience, Samsung have terrible build quality. Though, that being said, I have not used that specific device.

  • this handset isit compatible for PC connection

  • samsung galaxy note 10.1 is the best with calls support and far better support and os!

  • I say touch type because the input is read as a QWERTY keyboard when English is selected, or QWERTZ when German is selected

  • I ordered it from France, they deliver to anywhere in Europe. The one drawback you may find is that the touch cover or type cover will be in AZERTY and not QWERTY which will be awkward for anyone who doesn't touch type

  • LOL!! name one tablet which comes with a keyboard

  • Hello guys , i'm sorry i want to clarify something , its only WI-FI connection ? there is no connection through 3g network ? like Ipad 3 WIFI+cellular ? regards Aly

  • Where did you get it, inwant one

  • I got my Surface tablet last Wednesday and, I must say, I am very impressed. Compared to my dad's iPad 3 there's no contest, Surface wins all around. The screen resolution is not as high, no, but the colours are more vibrant and eye catching. The UI is intuitive and easy to use, the swipe gestures work perfectly. The split screen view, which I previously scoffed at, actually has come in handy. I can have conversations with my friends on facebook while watching netflix without having to switch back and forth between apps constantly. The camera works for what it is and, unlike a lot of, in my opinion, idiotic and ignorant iPad users, I won't be trying to use it to block other's views to take photos at the Olympics. I only had problems with one aspect of my device, removing an app shortcut from the home screen. I was trying to do it the same way I used to with windows phone, but to no avail. You have to swipe down on the tile you wish to resize or remove. So, I can honestly say, this is a very nice tablet, and worthy to be up there with the best.

  • I agree, most trolls fail to understand the reasoning behind the Surface RT. Microsoft have done a great job explaining the positioning for each product if people care to go out of their way to read the data. If one needs to run .exe then spend the extra & buy the Pro version or a Windows 8 Pro notebook. Alternatively go into a dark room and play with their iPAD until the feel good about themselves. Personally I'm more interested in productivity and will purchase Windows 8 devices that best serves my needs for both business and personal use.

  • Does anyone know surface has GPS or not? In related site (surface.com) there is no indication for GPS support but in GSMARENA and some other sites, they said it has GPS! If it has there would be no hesitation to buy it for me!

  • After a stack of research of tech AND user reviews I have pre-ordered my Surface. Actual users rate it 5 stars. I think most tech guys are missing the boat on their reviews - the Surface is aiming to bridge the gap between laptop and tablet, not become the best tablet. It will therefore not have the best cameras or a plethora of apps. That's not the point. It will however allow you to do everything a normal tablet does AND productive Office tasks (unfortunately no macros). If you just want to play with apps and watch movies, get an iPad or Android tablet. If you want a highly portable productive machine capable of the tablet benefits, the Surface is it.

  • no! microsoft surface pro pc can but it costs more than 100$! plus android can run flash player on stock browser on jellybean without root simply by downloading the apk! LOL ( read gsmarena reviews)

  • Windows RT version (cheaper) cannot run desktop programs (.exe files) Windows Pro version can

  • Is it run all windows programs as in desktop P.C. or laptop? pls. give me details of OS and Hardware.

  • Adobe Flash can easily be installed on Android Jelly Bean, just download the apk from xda and you will have FULL suport for Adobe Flash 11 in the stock ANdroid browser on Jelly Bean!

  • NO, there is NOT full support for Adobe Flash, only some pages with flash work!

  • Surface totally sucks, and is too expensive, and you have to pay extra for the keyboard because surface does not come with a keyboard included! A good review is here

  • Just iPad.iPad 4 has 5MP but Surface 1.2 iPad 4 has LTE but Surface not.iPad 4 has 264 ppi but Surface 148 ppi iPad 4 has better video camera and more features on it's camera and iOS is better than Windows 8 because of features like Clock,Siri,Game center,App store,Photo Booth,Reminders,iWork and iLife.The speed of camera in capturing photos is very much and iOS has better UI than Windows 8.And the design of A6x is very good that makes the iPad more faster than Surface.iPad has better design too.Surface RT is nothin behind iPad 4 especially wifi + cellular and I thin Surface Pro can be a little near to iPad 4.

  • Thank you very much. I think it is great plus in comparison with android, so since 15 of august android doesnt support flash player anymore.

  • no sim slot????....oooh microsoft...smhhh...

  • yes there's flash support on internet explorer.

  • Maybe but the surface costs £399 please tell me how much all that would cost??? I'd recon about £800. Not fair comparison then is it?

  • no sim card slot, smh!!!

  • yeah. they must be. i too cannot just understand why the device is coming when it is sure to underscore.

  • Please let me know is there flash player in this devise.

  • 1.2MP camera ,are you kidding me?

  • i have not had SURFACE hands-on experience. but i presume it will be a strong challenger to apple n android. as articles suggest surface seems to grow on you. its unlike any platform as we know. looks like ms have taken care of quite a few issues which common people like me did'nt even noticed and considered the flaws as part/feature of the system. i am not a very tech savvy person but i am definitely looking forward to Surface.

  • Microsoft Surface = Surface for everybody I love Microsoft you are No.1

  • if you are going to compare the ipad icons with surface tablet live tiles, i think the live tiles give more information than dead icons.

  • maybe Surface 2 is better.why you not compare Surface 4 with Ipad 4?.first time microsoft make a tablet and is not weird if Surface better then Ipad 3 or 4.

  • iPad 4 + WiFi + Cellular + Smart Cover + Bluetooth Keyboard = Surface Killer

  • Surface RT is better. Especially Surface Pro. Better chipset (quad core vs dual core, the pro has ivy bridge i5 cpu and both have 2gb ram vs 1gb ram on ipad), better design (has a kickstand and the RT is thinner than the ipad), better connectivity (has usb 2.o on RT, 3.0 on pro), surface has expandable memory with sd cards (up to 64gb), surface has more useful apps (word, excel, powerpoint come free with the RT, pro will support all windows apps, and u can install flash on the pro so u dont have to buy apps from a store when u can find them online for free, RT supports more flash websites than ipad), a keyboard that doesnt need to be connected over bluetooth (bluetooth drains battery and can be insecure), surface arguably has the better screen (16:9 is much better for watching movies and displaying websites, and the surface screen can get brighter (more nits than ipad screen)), surface has a useful bezel (u swipe it to close apps, bring up settings, etc), surface has much better multitasking see how providing selective information can skew results? pHone

  • I preordered the Surface. Microsoft Store UK managed to take the money out of my account twice and CANCELLED my order anyway.

  • waiting 4 Surface With 8 Pro !! it had FHD Display

  • iPad 4 is better.especially iPad 4 wifi+cellular.because of better network,better chipset,better design,better camera,more apps and more features,better battery,better display and more resolution.

  • I liked it. But, it may be better if it supported gsm communication

  • I think they are talking about viber n Skype

  • My Sony Vaio 15'', 4gb ram, 500gb hdd, running XPsp3 is simply invincible. I bought it 500� on a discount, the best buy i've ever done.

  • CORRECTING MY LAST POST Apparently it does NOT have GPS. I definitely will not buy any device without it.

  • Apparently it does NOT have GPS. I definitely will not buy any device with it.

  • So small screen... It's boring! pls come out with A4 size screen.. 14"... 8gb ram, 128gb SSD, HDMI port.. >20000mAh battery, USB3.0/Thunderbolt.. not the old tech usb2.0 pls....zzzz aish.. nvm, hope APple can produce 14" touch IMaC asap!

  • I do not think so. Microsoft is trying to deceive people. This device (RT version) will not be a competition at all for android/apple due the software restrictions/limitations. I am very happy with my computers running windows 7, so maybe I will replace my hardware in three years time when windows 9 is released. Talking about productivity I prefer to wait until February/March when microsoft will release the office suite for android and iOS. However you cannot go wrong with the surface PRO version in case you are planning to buy a new system.

  • it has a free Microsoft Office 2013.. .Free. .

  • I looked at it today in Microstore. Bad screen resolution versus iPad retina, Surface is useless in portrait mode. The only thing I liked was the desktop mode with the file browser, Explorer, else such tablet is too heavy and having too low resolution for 10 inches for web surfing, the small text is fuzzy, too narrow on portrait mode to keep it for reading web. Way better the iPad retina for web surfing.

  • not a GSM device but specs says that talk time is 8h? how is that?

  • I think thisd is better ASUS VivoTab RT TF600TG 10,1" HD IPS, it has NVIDIA Tegra 3,64GB SSD,2x kamera 8 Megapixel and 2 megapixel,GPS,3G,WLAN,Keydock including extra battery,Windows 8 RT

  • yes camera can be better, but the purpose of this camera isn't to take pictures, its strictly for video calling. Thats why even though its. 1.3mp, it still does HD video calling. Besides, people who take pictures with thier tablets look like an |d|ots... get a real camera or a cell phone with a camera...dont start raising your tablet in the air like a crackhead trying to take pictures with a 10inch rectangle frame

  • All the Android fanboys crying and whining here. Understandably you are scared.

  • Nice one!!

  • Camera can be better, why th.e 1.3mp?

  • no GPS

  • waiting for pro...........

  • For god sake peoples. This is the RT version only. So it's for light use. Go for the Pro version, i3,i5,or i7 surface can order from MS itself own website.

  • Hot tablet, definitely can be compared with asus transformer t300 plus 2G RAM and TEGRA3...

  • no gsm network? no thank you..

  • When Microsoft joins the game.. Hmm. Exciting. This is so promising.

  • But we want i3 or i7,1gb graphics card and 4gb ram.

  • Beautiful but expact more!

  • 1.2 MP hmmn what?

  • wifi in our country are not free! sad!