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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.

BY Evan Forrest Last updated June 22, 2020

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Key Features
What's new	Windows RT Microsoft's touch-centric OS made specifically for ARM-powered tablet device. Kickstand It comes with an integrated kickstand easy to switch between tablet and laptop mode. Detachable Touch & Type Cover Be more productive with a full-size keyboard doubling as a protective screen cover. More Magnet charging connector, Full-size USB 2.0 port, Bluetooth 4.0, HD front and rear camera.
What's missing	Can't run desktop apps You can't run desktop apps (x86 or x64) on this device. The only way to get apps is through the Windows Store. No Windows 10 The latest OS you can get is Windows RT 8.1 Update 3 Less multitouch support It supports only 5-points multitouch. More Only HD display and no USB 3.0 port.
Availability
Released	2012
Release Info	Introduced: June 18, 2012 Not available for pre-ordered Released: October 26, 2012
Pricing	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
Stores	See at Amazon
Display
Size	10.6 Inches
Info	Resolution: 1366 x 768 (1M Pixels) Density: 148 PPI Aspect ratio: 16:9 ClearType HD Display Touch: 5 points multi-touch
Exterior
Dimensions	10.81” x 6.77” x 0.37” (275 mm x 172 mm x 9.4 mm) Width: 10.81” (275 mm) Height: 6.77” (172 mm) Thickness: 0.37” (9.4 mm)
Weight	1.5 lbs (680 g)
Colors	Dark Titanium
Keyboard and Trackpad	Surface Type Cover Not included Keyboard: Activation: Moving (mechanical) keys. Layout: QWERTY, full row of function keys (F1-F12). 4 directional keys; Windows and Media Controls Keys. Trackpad: Two-finger multitouch gesture trackpad.
Ports	1 x Full-size USB 2.0 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
Internal Specs
Processor	NVIDIA Tegra 3 4 cores, 1.30 → 1.40 GHz, 1MB Cache,
Integrated Graphics	NVIDIA Tegra 3 NVIDIA GeForce ULP graphics 12 Graphics Cores, MHz
Memory	2GB of RAM
Storage	32GB64GB Storage
Connectivity
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 4: IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n compatible.
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 4.0 low energy technology
Battery
Size	31.5 Wh
Battery Life	Up to 8 hours of video playback
Power Supply	24W proprietary power supply
Software
OS	Windows RT Upgradeable to Windows RT 8.1 Update
Built-in Apps	Microsoft Office Home and Student 2013 RT
Camera & Audio
Camera	720p HD LifeCam front-facing camera with TrueColor Technology 720p HD LifeCam rear-facing camera with TrueColor Technology
Audio	Dual microphones Stereo speakers
Misc
Sensors	Ambient light sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass
In the box	Surface RT Power supply Quick Start Guide Safety and warranty documents
Warranty	One-year limited hardware warranty
More	Casing: VaporMg Kickstand: 1 position at 22° Physical buttons: volumes, power

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1Microsoft Surface RT Processor Specs


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