Microsoft Surface Pro vs. Surface RT
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Surface Pro has a higher-capacity battery, but much worse battery life
Don't expect much from the cameras
Surface Pro's Intel processor is much faster than Surface RT's Tegra 3
Surface Pro is much thicker
Surface Pro has a much sharper display
Surface RT only runs Windows Store apps, while Surface Pro runs traditional desktop apps
Surface Pro's laptop-like power comes at a cost
Surface Pro doubles RT's 2 GB of RAM
Usable storage is significantly less than the advertised storage above
Surface Pro is much heavier
No mobile data here
We compare the specs - and other features - of the Microsoft Surface Pro and Surface RT
Article Summary
Microsoft had a lot riding on Surface. But the initial Windows RT version - with its hybrid OS and limited app selection - has hardly transformed Redmond into a serious player in mobile. That leaves Steve Ballmer and company pinning their hopes on the Windows 8 Pro Surface. Does its full-fledged desktop OS make it a better buy than its cheaper predecessor? Read on, as we compare the specs - and other features - of the Surface RT and Surface Pro.
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