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January 2013
(74%)
364 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(80%)
426 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
The business tablet of choice. Microsoft Office available. Engineered design
Well built
Distinctive design
Hybrid functionality
Decent overall performance and battery
Battery life
Expandable storage
Multitasking
The Microsoft Surface is sturdily built
And the kickstand is a welcome flourish for pro-users. Ignore the haters
Microsoft’s touch keyboard cover is a masterful piece of work. It’s wafer thin but you can pick up a quick pace on it with a bit of practice on it. If you’ve got a regular train commute where you can nab a table
It’s a great way to plow through your emails in the morning. The physic
Solid build
Built-in kick-stand
USB socket and SD card slot
Decent headphone sound
Pretty Metro interface
Useful keyboard cover
Has Office
Attractive
Robust design
Beautiful Live Tile interface
Bundled Office suite
Touch Cover actually works
USB port can be very useful
Support for multiple user accounts
Nice keyboard cover
Bright display
Good specs.
Neat keyboard cover
Bright screen
Well specced
Feels good and chunky
Nice keyboards
Office
If you need it
Excellent keyboards
Useful kick
Stand
Great for Windows 8
Stylish look and premium feel
Remarkably good finish
Device and OS are generally responsive
Battery life / Fast charging
Touch Cover with keyboard is surprisingly effective
MS Office comes preloaded
Solid build quality
Windows RT is great on tablets
This is the closest a tablet comes to a laptop experience
Great battery life
Screen is brilliant
Largely crash-free
Lightweight
Sturdy construction
Built-in Office 2013 apps
All-day battery life
Great screen
Excellent speakers (for a tablet)
Unique
Durable design
Good performance and battery life
Superb keyboard cover(s)
Sturdy build
Tough kickstand
Windows apps
Terrific keyboard covers
Fullsize USB port
Good battery life
Smartly designed
Compact and light
Touch Cover sleeps and wakes the tablet
Comes with full version of Office 2013
The editors didn't like
Some clunky software installed. Limited thirdparty software
Interface controls are awful
Meagre app ecosystem
Slow app load speed
Camera poor compared to competitors
Not lap-friendly
Slow loading times
Lack of apps
The Microsoft Surface looks gorgeous in press images. Up close
It’s another matter
For one
It’s not nearly as thin as it looks. Much more of an issue is the aspect ratio
With an 10.6-inch screen (that’s not nearly as sharp as a new iPad or the Google Nexus 10’s display) it’s extremely wide
And added to the bulk
This makes it all but impossible to use in portrait mode. That’s a real shame
A
Poor selection of apps
Not the most intuitive experience
Can be slow to respond
Very few apps to start with
Dull design
Not cheap
Sluggish browsing
Desktop mode is confusing
App ecosystem is lacking
Limited 1
366x768 display resolution
Touch Cover is a £100 optional extra
Will soon be up against the Surface Pro
No GPS or 3G connectivity
Has firstgeneration bugs
Rather weighty and chunky
Odd Windows quirks
Small choice of apps.
Chunky
Hefty build
Windows 8 quirks and lack of apps
Split personality OS
No Retina display
Standard display
Heavier than iPad 4
Sluggish graphical performance
Screen definition / Very new OS (lack of content)
Modern UI control gestures aren't always that intuitive
Incredible design and feel, Magnetic TypeCover rocks, Runs Windows RT faster than other tablets, Kickstand works wonderfully, Durable hardware, Made me enjoy Windows RT
Legacy desktop is slow and difficult to navigate with touch, Currently lacking solid app selection, Lacking a good tutorial, Price is too high
I've really enjoyed using the Surface RT. It is one of the best-designed tablets on the market and performs so admirably that it's convinced me that Windows RT has a serious shot at drawing an audience in the tablet world. The operating system still has...
Published: 2012-10-28, Author: Warner , review by: gottabemobile.com
Abstract: I am truly struggling with my feelings and thoughts about Microsoft's Surface RT Tablet. There were points on Friday when I first started working with the Surface RT (I bought a 32GB unit with both Touch and Type covers) where I literally wanted to throw ...
In the end, it all comes down to ecosystem. If you’re already invested in Microsoft then it’s a good solution: if you’re a Windows Phone user, or an Xbox 360 gamer, or simply have a background with Windows 7, then Surface will likely fit into your wor...
Published: 2012-10-25, Author: PC , review by: techworld.com
Surface RT is packed with productivity potential, and finds a certain measure of success in reinventing the tablet form factor. But its hardware isn't perfect, and its Windows RT operating system lacks flexibility and app support....
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Published: 2012-10-24, Author: Peter , review by: arstechnica.com
Top-notch build quality, Touch Cover really does work, Type Cover is a good solution for high-volume text entry, Clear, bright screen with good viewing angles, First-rate Wi-Fi reliability
Touch Cover and Type Cover alike have poor touchpads, No NFC, no GPS, no 3G or 4G, There's no escaping that 1366×768 is a low resolution, $499 unit lacks the all-important Touch Cover, For $599, the Asus VivoTab RT gives you a package that's more versatil
The Surface is a nice tablet. The design and aesthetic are pleasing, the feel in the hands, particularly of the kickstand and magnetic cover connection is excellent. But is it worth buying on the day of release?The big problem Microsoft has is that right...
Published: 2012-10-23, Author: Joel , review by: pcmag.com
Comes with a full version of Office 2013 (Home and Student). Good battery life. MicroSDXC slot. USB 2.0 port. Compact. Includes Touch Cover. Touch Cover sleeps and wakes the tablet. Micro-HDMI port. No fans. "Always connected." Dual band Wi-Fi (2.4GHz and
Bottom Line, The Microsoft Surface with Windows RT bridges the distance between tablet and laptop for many users, particularly if you use the Web or Microsoft Office constantly. The Surface has very good hardware and some innovative design, but Microsoft
The Microsoft Surface with Windows RT bridges the distance between tablet and laptop for many users, particularly if you use the Web or Microsoft Office constantly. The Surface has very good hardware and some innovative design, but Microsoft Office RT is...
Published: 2012-10-23, Author: Eric , review by: cnet.com
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.
Inspired industrial design; nifty kickstand and keyboard options, Fun, fluid, powerful touch gestures, Delivers legit Microsoft Office support--on a tablet, no less
Display isn't world-class, Windows RT is the hobbled alternative to Windows 8
Surface RT is packed with productivity potential, and finds a certain measure of success in reinventing the tablet form factor. But its hardware isn't perfect, and its Windows RT operating system lacks flexibility and app support....
