Microsoft Surface RT Specs – Full Technical Specifications
Microsoft Surface RT is the first generation of Microsoft Surface launched alongside with Windows 8 released by Microsoft on October 26, 2012.
Surface RT | |
| Availability | |
| Introduced | June 18, 2012 |
| Pre-ordered | Not available for pre-ordered |
| Released | October 26, 2012 |
| Configurations | Surface RT • $499 - 2 GB | 32 GB • $599 - 2 GB | 64 GB Surface RT with Black Touch Cover • $599 - 2 GB | 32 GB • $699 - 2 GB | 64 GB |
| Software | |
| Pre-Installed OS | Windows RT |
| Built-in Apps | Microsoft Office Home and Student 2013 RT |
| Display | |
| Size | 10.6 inches |
| Resolution | 1366 x 768 (208 PPI), 1M Pixels |
| Technology | • ClearType HD Display • Aspect ratio: 16:9 • Touch: 5 point multi-touch |
| Internal Specs | |
| CPU | NVIDIA Tegra 3 4+1 cores, 1MB Cache, 1.40 GHz Single Core, 1.30 Quad-Core |
| Graphics | ULP NVIDIA 12 graphic cores |
| Memory | 2 GB of RAM |
| Storage | 32 GB 64 GB Storage |
| Network | • Wi-Fi: IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n compatible • Bluetooth Wireless 4.0 technology |
| Battery | |
| Size | 31.5 Wh |
| Battery Life | Up to 8 hours of local video playback |
| Power Supply | 24W power supply |
| Exterior | |
| Dimensions | 10.81” x 6.77” x 0.37” (275 mm x 172 mm x 9.4 mm) |
| Weight | 1.5 lbs (680 g) |
| Casing | • VaporMg • Kickstand with 1 position @22-degree • Physical buttons: volumes, power |
| Colors | Dark Titanium |
| Keyboard and Trackpad | • Two-finger multitouch gesture trackpad • Full-size mechanical backlit keyboard. |
| Ports | • 1 x Full-size USB 3.0 • 1 x microSD™ card reader • 1 x Surface charging port • 1 x Headset jack • 1 x Micro HDMI video out port • 1 x Cover port |
| Camera & Audio | |
| Camera | • 720p HD LifeCam front-facing camera • 720p HD LifeCam rear-facing camera |
| Audio | • Dual microphones • Stereo speakers |
| Misc | |
| Sensors | • Ambient light sensor • Accelerometer • Gyroscope • Compass |
| Surface Pen | Not Supported |
| Surface Dial | Not Supported |
| Security | N/A |
| In the box | • Surface RT • Power supply • Quick Start Guide • Safety and warranty documents |
| Warranty | One-year limited hardware warranty |
1Microsoft Surface RT Processor Specs
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| Processor | NVIDIA Tegra 3 |
| Single Core Frequency | 1.4 GHz |
| Quad-Core Frequency | 1.3 GHz |
| L1 Cache | 32 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB |
| Max Memory Size | 2 GB |
| Graphics | ULP NVIDIA |
| Graphic Cores | 12 |
| # Display Supported | 2 |
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