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 | |
| Key Features | |
| What's new | Windows RT Microsoft's touch-centric OS made specifically for ARM-powered tablet device. Kickstand Comes with integrated kickstand easy to switch between tablet and laptop mode. Detachable Touch & Type Cover Be more productive with 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. Newer Model Surface 2 |
| 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 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 | |
| Introduced | June 18, 2012 |
| Pre-ordered | 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 |
| 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 |
3Recommended Resources
Basic Tips & Tricks
- Microsoft Surface RT Tips and Tricks
- How to take a screenshot on Surface RT
- How to access the Surface RT’s battery report
- How to download Surface RT recovery image
- Surface RT battery capacity in mAh & Wh
Advanced Tips & Tricks
- Get more space by removing Surface RT’s recovery partition
- How to Install Windows RT 8.1 Update 3 on Surface RT in 2017
- How to fix Surface RT phantom touch or ghost touch
Surface RT Accessories
Surface RT Quick Links
Downloads
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