Microsoft Surface RT was officially launched in October 2012 and now it is available for purchase in many countries. Now Microsoft is planning to launch Surface with Windows 8 pro. You may be confused by Windows RT and Windows 8 Pro. Microsoft Surface with windows RT is priced at $499 and Upcoming Surface Windows 8 will be starting at $999. Lets have a look on what will be difference between Surface Windows RT and Surface Windows 8 Pro Tablet.
What is difference between Surface Windows RT and Surface Windows 8 Pro?
Microsoft Surface Windows RT and Windows Pro have difference in Both Software and Hardware. Lets see below what is hardware and software differences between Surface Windows RT and Surface Windows 8 Pro.
Difference in Software
| Windows RT | Windows 8 Pro |
| It is brand new operating system for mobile devices. | Windows Pro is upgraded version of Windows Desktop versions. |
| You can install Apps from Microsoft Store, it means you will be unable to run Software made for Windows 7, Vista, XP. | You can install Software compatible with Windows 7, Vista and XP, Microsoft store apps will be fully supported by this version. |
| Limited Apps available on Windows Store. | You can continue with third party windows applications. |
| Microsoft Office Home and Student 2013 RT Preview (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, OneNote); Windows Mail and Messaging; SkyDrive; Internet Explorer 10; Bing; Xbox Music, Video, and Games. | Windows Mail and Messaging; SkyDrive; Internet Explorer 10; Bing; Xbox Music, Video, and Games. |
Difference in Hardware
| Windows RT | Windows 8 Pro | |
| OS | Windows RT | Windows 8 Pro |
| Storage | 32GB, 64GB and 2GB RAM | 64GB, 128GB and 4GB RAM |
| Display | 10.6″ ClearType HD Display 1366×768 pixels 16:9 (widescreen) 5-point multi-touch |
10.6″ ClearType Full HD Display 1920×1080 pixels 16:9 (widescreen) 10-point multi-touch |
| CPU | Quad-core NVIDIA Tegra 3 | 3rd Gen Intel Core i5 Processor with Intel HD Graphics 4000 |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n) Bluetooth 4.0 technology |
Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n) Bluetooth 4.0 Low Energy technology |
| Battery | 31.5 W-h, 24W power supply | 42 W-h, 48W power supply |
| Camera | Two 720p HD LifeCams, front- and rear-facing | Two 720p HD LifeCams, front- and rear-facing with TruColor |
| Others | Two microphones, Stereo speakers, Full-size USB 2.0, microSDXC card slot, Headset jack, HD video out port, Cover port |
Microphone, Stereo speakers Full-size USB 3.0 microSDXC card slot Headset jack Mini DisplayPort Cover port |
So difference is clear on comparing Surface Windows RT and Surface Windows 8 Pro. Microsoft just entered in tablet world through Surface Tablet. But when comparing Surface RT with iPad and Android Tablets it is just a new thing with less apps in its store. Lets see how much apps gain for RT tablets??
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