Operating System |
Surface with Windows RT |
Windows RT is an exciting new version of Microsoft Windows that is built to run on ARM-based tablets and PCs. Works exclusively with apps available in the Windows Store. |
Surface with Windows 8 Pro |
Runs current Windows 7 desktop applications and integrates with your existing enterprise management infrastructure. Use the programs and the apps available in the Windows Store. |
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Productivity |
Surface with Windows RT |
Get more done with up to 8 hours of battery life. Surface with Windows RT comes installed with Microsoft Office Home and Student 2013 RT Preview¹. |
Surface with Windows 8 Pro |
Surface with Windows 8 Pro supports the full Office experience. Run Outlook, Word, SharePoint Designer, PowerPoint and more.2 |
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Applications |
Surface with Windows RT |
Includes Microsoft Office Home and Student 2013 RT Preview1, (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, OneNote); Windows Mail and Messaging; SkyDrive; Internet Explorer 10; Bing; Xbox Music, Video, and Games. |
Surface with Windows 8 Pro |
Includes Windows Mail and Messaging; SkyDrive; Internet Explorer 10; Bing; Xbox Music, Video, and Games. Runs programs you currently run on Windows 7. |
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Security |
Surface with Windows RT |
Surface with Windows RT features device encryption and comes with Windows Defender. |
Surface with Windows 8 Pro |
Surface with Windows 8 Pro includes application and security policy control with AppLocker and Group Policy, enhanced data protection capabilities using BitLocker technology, as well as compatibility with third party security, management, and monitoring applications. |
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Connectivity |
Surface with Windows RT |
Always connected, even when in standby mode. Connected standby keeps apps up-to-date. |
Surface with Windows 8 Pro |
Connectivity off when hibernating/sleeping to preserve battery. |
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Thinness |
Surface with Windows RT |
9.30 mm |
Surface with Windows 8 Pro |
13.5 mm |
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Weight |
Surface with Windows RT |
1.5lbs |
Surface with Windows 8 Pro |
2.0lbs |
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Battery |
Surface with Windows RT |
31.5 W-h |
Surface with Windows 8 Pro |
42 W-h |
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Storage |
Surface with Windows RT |
32GB, 64GB 3 |
Surface with Windows 8 Pro |
64GB, 128GB3 |
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Screen |
Surface with Windows RT |
10.6”, 16:9, 1366x768 |
Surface with Windows 8 Pro |
10.6”, 16:9, 1920x1080 |
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Ports |
Surface with Windows RT |
Stereo speakers
Full-size USB 2.0
microSDXC card slot
Headset jack
HD video out port
Cover port |
Surface with Windows 8 Pro |
Stereo speakers
Full-size USB 3.0
microSDXC card slot
Headset jack
Mini DisplayPort
Cover port |
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