Testseek.com have collected 364 expert reviews of the Microsoft Surface RT and the average rating is 74%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Microsoft Surface RT.
January 2013
(74%)
364 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(80%)
425 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Excellent keyboards
Useful kickstand
Great for Windows RT
Stylish look and premium feel
Windows RT takes Microsoft's operating system to places it's never been before. Running on lower-powered ARM chips and forgoing third-party legacy Windows programs
Windows RT emphasizes much of the best of Windows 8
Type Cover
Kickstand
Good specs
Comfortable weight and size
USB port
The Microsoft Surface's Metro interface is innovative
Elegant
Powerful
And versatile. The tablet feels strong and well-built
Runs Office 2013
And includes rich video and music services. Its keyboard cover accessories are the best ways to type on a ta
Great hardware
USB and micro-SD
Versatile form factor
Great screen
Touch covers are awesome
Excellent battery life
Full Office 2013
Solid hardware
The editors didn't like
Poor selection of apps
Standard display
Heavier than iPad
Sluggish graphical performance
You won't be able to run anything from Windows 7 on Windows RT
And Windows RT tablets have been dogged by performance complaints
Lacks third-party apps
May not be the best Windows tablet on the market soon
$559 (32GB)
$679 (32GB with Touch cover)
$789 (64GB with Touch cover)
The tablet's performance can be sluggish
Its Windows Store is lacking
Metro takes getting used to
And the Desktop interface feels clunky and useless
Windows store has very limited software selection so far
Published: 2012-10-24, Author: Sam , review by: gizmodo.com.au
No. The Surface, with an obligatory Touch Cover, is $679. That's a lot of money. Especially given that it's no laptop replacement, no matter how it looks or what Microsoft says. It's a tablet-plus, priced right alongside the iPad and in most ways inferior...
Published: 2012-10-24, Author: Eric , review by: cnet.com.au
The Microsoft Surface's Metro interface is innovative, elegant, powerful, and versatile. The tablet feels strong and well-built, runs Office 2013, and includes rich video and music services. Its keyboard cover accessories are the best ways to type on a ta
The tablet's performance can be sluggish, its Windows Store is lacking, Metro takes getting used to, and the Desktop interface feels clunky and useless
If you're an early adopter willing to forget everything you know about navigating a computer, the Surface tablet could replace your laptop. Everyone else: wait for more apps....
Abstract: Video review: Read later Still, that's how I felt after feeling the heft of the device, examining it from all sides and making a few swipes at the screen. The Surface has a touch keyboard cover that feels great and, to me, is a big step forward for tablets. The t...
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Published: 2013-12-03, Author: Adrian , review by: examiner.com
Abstract: The Microsoft RT tablet that went on sale during Black Friday was the 32GB model. One thing that is bad about this memory size is that about half of the 32GB memory is being allocated and used by the OS (Operating System) of the tablet which means you onl...
Abstract: The Surface dimension are 10.81 x 6.77 x 0.37 in. The touchscreen is 10.6 inches and has a 16.9 widescreen aspect ratio. The touch screen has a 5 point multi-touch durable display. The Surface is available with a 32 GB or a 64 GB hard drive and 2 GB ram. ...
Abstract: Before we get started let me qualify some things. I love Android. I love Google, and almost all things Google. Having said that my short review is this. The tablet is simply great.Design.The casing is made of a magnesium 'VaporMg' coating gives it a deep ...
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Published: 2013-04-15, Author: Maximum , review by: maximumpc.com
Abstract: As has been reported exhaustively by now, Windows 8 can be a very unsettling experience for longtime Windows users. It’s like going to visit your parents and finding dad decked out in drag. The person you’ve known for so long is still there, but a new...
Abstract: Finding the right business tablet can be a daunting task. Do you want a seven-inch display or a 10-inch? Built-in keyboard? Snap-on keyboard? Which operating system? What apps? How about ruggedness, style, battery life, price? We tested a sampling of five...
Published: 2013-03-18, Author: James , review by: tablet-news.com
Abstract: The Microsoft Surface RT is without a doubt an original tablet when it comes to design and also a very solid product, but when compared with other modern devices it pales. We're dealing with the original Microsoft hardware, their first tablet, a model tha...
