Log in to like this post! Surface RT versus Surface PRO DevToolsGuy / Monday, January 21, 2013 As of January 15th 2013, the Surface Pro hasn’t been formally launched. However preliminary reports and sneak previews have been making their presence felt. Based on these, here is a tentative comparison of some of the features of Microsoft Surface RT versus Microsoft Surface PRO: Features/Specs Surface with Windows RT Surface with Windows 8 Pro Operating System Windows RT (32-bit) This will run only Windows RT. Is built to run on ARM-based tablets and PCs. Can only run apps available in the Windows Store and bundled or built-in desktop apps. Legacy apps cannot run on this device. Windows 8 Pro (64-bit) This will run Windows 8 Store apps and can also run current Windows 7 desktop applications. Applications Includes Microsoft Office Home and Student 2013 RT Preview, (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, OneNote); Windows Mail and Messaging; SkyDrive; Internet Explorer 10; Bing; Xbox Video, Music and Games. Includes Windows Mail and Messaging; SkyDrive; Internet Explorer 10; Bing; Xbox Music, Video, and Games. Can run programs that can execute on Windows 7. MicroSD slot Includes MicroSD slot. Has a more accessible MicroSD slot as compared to the RT. Pen Support Capacitive pen supported but is not included Has a pen that can connect to the magnetic power connector of the device during travel. The pen is comfortable and easy to use. Network Connectivity Always connected, even during standby. This keeps apps up-to-date. Connectivity is set to off when hibernating/sleeping to preserve battery. Weight 1.5lbs 2.0lbs (thus, larger and heavier) Storage 32 GB or 64 GB of eMMC storage* 64GB, 128GB Screen 10.6”, 16:9, 1366x768 with 5 point multi-touch 10.6”, 16:9, 1920x1080 with 10 point multi-touch Size 10.81 x 6.77 x 0.37 inches 10.81 x 6.81 x 0.53 inches CPU NVIDIA Tegra 3 T30 Intel Core i5 (third-generation, “Ivy Bridge”) with Intel HD graphics 4000 RAM 2 GB 4 GB Estimated Costs In US, it is priced at $499 (32GB) without Touch Cover, $599 (32 GB) with Touch Cover and $699 (64 GB) with Touch Cover. Estimated prices are: $899 (64GB) and $999 (128GB) * eMMC is an embedded non-volatile memory, consisting of flash memory as well as a flash memory controller integrated on the same silicon die. What is missing in both? (at least based on early reports) GPS In today’s world, having GPS on a device is a necessity rather than a luxury. A Surface device can be great for navigation in a car if it supports GPS. NFC Near Field Communications (NFC) has become really popular with Microsoft in recent times. However neither the Surface RT nor the Surface PRO support NFC. Mobile broadband Neither Surface RT nor Surface PRO offers cellular broadband.