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Surface RT

Here's what you need to know about 2012 Surface RT including price, display info, CPU, RAM, storage, battery, and more.

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Our analysis and reviews

What we like

Reasons to like about Surface RT.

According to Microsoft, the Surface RT lasts up to 8 hours of battery life.

Up to 8 hours of video playback

What we don't like

Reasons not to like about Surface RT.

Not supports Windows 11

Requirements	Surface RT
Secure Boot	Yes
TPM 2.0	TPM 2.0
Processor	NVIDIA Tegra 3
4GB RAM	2GB
64GB Drive	32GB → 64GB
2 Cores CPU	4 cores

Surface RT has soldered storage, and there are no M.2 slots for expansion. Learn more

Storage Slots	Surface RT
M.2	0 - Onboard

The memory on Surface RT is soldered to the motherboard, and there is no additional RAM slot for expansion. Since you can't change or add more RAM after you buy, you want to make sure you pick the configuration with the right amount of memory at the initial purchase. Learn more

Memory	Surface RT
Slots	0 - Onboard
Type	DDR3
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Surface RT Price
	Microsoft Surface RT (32GB) By Microsoft $80.95	See at Amazon
	Microsoft Surface RT 32GB (Renewed) By Microsoft $199.95	See at Amazon
	Microsoft Surface RT 64GB By Microsoft $129.00 Was: $379.00	See at Amazon
	Microsoft Surface RT 32GB Tablet with Black Type Cover By Microsoft $259.00	See at Amazon
	Microsoft Surface 64GB Tablet with Microsoft Office Home and Student 2013 RT, wifi, Bluetooth By Microsoft $299.00	See at Amazon

Specifications

Key Features	Surface RT
At Glance	Released in Mid 2012 16:9 HD 10.6” 768p 60Hz Weight 1.5 lb 0.68 kg Powered By NVIDIA Tegra 3 4C/1.30 → 1.40 GHz With integrated NVIDIA GeForce ULP graphics 12 Graphics Cores 2GB DDR3 Memory

Availability	Surface RT
Released	2012
Release Date	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
Generations	2021 Surface Go 3 2020 Surface Go 2 2018 Surface Go 2015 Surface 3 2013 Surface 2 2012 Surface RT
Stores	See at Amazon

Exterior	Surface RT
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.

Display	Surface RT
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

Ports	Surface RT
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	Surface RT
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,
Memory	2GB of RAM
Storage	32GB 64GB Storage

Connectivity	Surface RT
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 4: IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n compatible.
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 4.0 low energy technology

Battery	Surface RT
Size	31.5 Wh
Battery Life	Up to 8 hours of video playback
Power Supply	24W proprietary power supply

Software	Surface RT
OS	Windows RT Upgradeable to Windows RT 8.1 Update
Built-in Apps	Microsoft Office Home and Student 2013 RT

Camera & Audio	Surface RT
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	Surface RT
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