Microsoft Surface RT tablet review (64GB)

Microsoft's Surface RT tablet offers great hardware, sort-of-okay software

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Specifications:

Display
Screen resolution
1366x768
Screen size
10.6in
Touch screen
Capacitive
Accelerometer
Yes
Other features
Five-point multi-touch
Memory
RAM
2GB
Power
Battery type
Rechargeable
Power supply
AC, Battery
Battery life (as tested)
582min
Processor
Processor speed
1.3GHz
Processor type
NVIDIA Tegra 3
Software
Operating system
Windows RT
Storage
Hard drive type
Solid-state drive
Internal storage
64GB
Supported memory media
microSD
Warranty
Warranty length (months)
12
Wired connections
Number of USB 2.0 ports
1
Wired Terminals / Ports
Combination headphone/microphone , USB 2.0, Video out
Wireless connections
Bluetooth
Yes
Wi-Fi (wireless networking)
Yes
Wireless technology supported
Bluetooth, Wireless 802.11a, Wireless 802.11b, Wireless 802.11g, Wireless 802.11n
*Specifications are subject to change without notice. While every attempt has been made by IDG Communications in the production of these specifications, possible errors or omissions may still occur. IDG Communications neither assumes legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any product specifications supplied.

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