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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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 playbackWhat we don't like
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Requirements | Surface RT |
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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 |
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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 |
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Slots | 0 - Onboard |
Type | DDR3 |
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Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers.
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Microsoft Surface RT 32GB (Renewed) By Microsoft
$149.99 |
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Microsoft Surface RT 64GB By Microsoft
$399.99 |
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Microsoft Surface RT Tablet (7XR-00001) Black - 64GB, 10.6in - Renewed By Microsoft
$149.99 |
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Puccy 2 Pack Anti Blue Light Screen Protector Film, compatible with Microsoft Surface 2 / Surface RT 10.6" TPU Guard ( Not Tempered Glass Protectors ) By Puccy
$16.98 |
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Puccy 4 Pack Screen Protector Film, compatible with Microsoft Surface 2 / Surface RT 10.6" TPU Guard ( Not Tempered Glass Protectors ) By Puccy
$14.98 |
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