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Microsoft Surface

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Chipset
Nvidia Tegra 3 T30*
Processor
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A9*
Display diagonal
10.60 in*

Display

Display diagonal
10.60 in*

Processing & platform

Chipset
Nvidia Tegra 3 T30*
Processor
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A9*
Graphics
ULP GeForce*

Memory & storage

Storage options
32/64 GB, 2 GB RAM*

Memory configurations

  • 2 GB RAM / 32 GB storage*
    Memory
    2 GB*
    Capacity
    32 GB*
  • 2 GB RAM / 64 GB storage*
    Memory
    2 GB*
    Capacity
    64 GB*

Memory options

  • 2 GB*
    Capacity
    2 GB*

Storage options

  • 32 GB*
    Capacity
    32 GB*
  • 64 GB*
    Capacity
    64 GB*

Connectivity & software

Operating system
Microsoft Windows RT*
Cellular networks
No cellular connectivity*
Wi-Fi
Reported value 1: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct*
Reported value 2: WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct*
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP*
NFC
No*

Design & dimensions

Dimensions
274.6 x 172 x 9.4 mm (10.81 x 6.77 x 0.37 in)*
Weight
680.40 g*

System configuration

Detailed specifications

Specifications 1 · 27 fields
Body Weight
680.4 g (1.50 lb)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    680.4*
    unit
    g*
    original
    680.4 g*
    span
    • 0*
    • 7*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Body SIM
No*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
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Display Type
10.6 inches, 309.7 cm*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    10.6*
    unit
    inches*
    original
    10.6 inches*
    span
    • 0*
    • 11*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    309.7*
    unit
    cm*
    original
    309.7 cm*
    span
    • 13*
    • 21*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Display Resolution
1366 x 768 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~148 ppi density)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
  • x
    1,366*
    y
    768*
    unit
    px*
    original
    1366 x 768*
    span
    • 0*
    • 10*
    role
    Declared source matrix; native photosite count and active physical area unverified.*
Platform OS
Microsoft Windows RT*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Platform Chipset
Nvidia Tegra 3 T30*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Platform Cpu
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A9*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    1.3*
    unit
    GHz*
    original
    1.3 GHz*
    span
    • 10*
    • 17*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Platform Gpu
ULP GeForce*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
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Memory Cardslot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
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optical_format_declarations
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Name
Microsoft Surface*
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Memory Internalmemory
32GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 2GB RAM*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    32*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    32GB*
    span
    • 0*
    • 4*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    2*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    2GB*
    span
    • 5*
    • 8*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    64*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    64GB*
    span
    • 14*
    • 18*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    2*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    2GB*
    span
    • 19*
    • 22*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
MainCamera Cameraspecs
1.2 MP*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    1.2*
    unit
    MP*
    original
    1.2 MP*
    span
    • 0*
    • 6*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
MainCamera Video
720p*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
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SelfieCamera Cameraspecs
1.2 MP*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    1.2*
    unit
    MP*
    original
    1.2 MP*
    span
    • 0*
    • 6*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
SelfieCamera Features
720p@30fps*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    30*
    unit
    fps*
    original
    30fps*
    span
    • 5*
    • 10*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Sound Feature
Yes, with stereo speakers*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
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Sound 3.5mmjack
Yes*
Scope and conditions
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COMMS WLAN
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
COMMS Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
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declared_pixel_matrices
COMMS NFC
No*
Scope and conditions
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COMMS Radio
No*
Scope and conditions
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COMMS USB
USB 2.0, OTG*
Scope and conditions
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Battery Type
Li-Ion battery, non-removable (31.5 Wh)*
Scope and conditions
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Colors
Dark Titanium*
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Price
About 260 EUR*
Scope and conditions
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Network Technology
No cellular connectivity*
Scope and conditions
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aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
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Body Dimensions
274.6 x 172 x 9.4 mm (10.81 x 6.77 x 0.37 in)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    9.4*
    unit
    mm*
    original
    9.4 mm*
    span
    • 14*
    • 20*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    0.37*
    unit
    in*
    original
    0.37 in*
    span
    • 37*
    • 44*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
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Specifications 2 · 1 fields
model
Surface*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
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Specifications 3 · 41 fields
body weight
680.4 g (1.50 lb)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    680.4*
    unit
    g*
    original
    680.4 g*
    span
    • 0*
    • 7*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
body sim
No*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
display type
TFT capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
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display size
10.6 inches, 309.7 cm (~65.6% screen-to-body ratio)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    10.6*
    unit
    inches*
    original
    10.6 inches*
    span
    • 0*
    • 11*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    309.7*
    unit
    cm*
    original
    309.7 cm*
    span
    • 13*
    • 21*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
display resolution
1366 x 768 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~148 ppi density)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
  • x
    1,366*
    y
    768*
    unit
    px*
    original
    1366 x 768*
    span
    • 0*
    • 10*
    role
    Declared source matrix; native photosite count and active physical area unverified.*
display
ClearType technology*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
memory card slot
microSD, up to 64 GB (dedicated slot)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    64*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    64 GB*
    span
    • 15*
    • 20*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
sound loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
model
Surface*
Scope and conditions
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aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
sound 3.5mm jack
Yes*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms wlan
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms bluetooth
4.0, A2DP*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms gps
No*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms radio
No*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms usb
USB 2.0, USB Host support*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
features sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, compass*
Scope and conditions
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aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network technology
No cellular connectivity*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
features
TV-out MP4/DivX/XviD/WMV/H.264 player MP3/WAV/eAAC+/FLAC player Photo viewer/editor Microsoft Office 2013 RT*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
misc colors
Dark Titanium*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
platform os
Microsoft Windows RT*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
platform chipset
Nvidia Tegra 3 T30*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
platform cpu
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A9*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    1.3*
    unit
    GHz*
    original
    1.3 GHz*
    span
    • 10*
    • 17*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
platform gpu
ULP GeForce*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
memory internal
32/64 GB, 2 GB RAM*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    64*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    64 GB*
    span
    • 3*
    • 8*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    2*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    2 GB*
    span
    • 10*
    • 14*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
main camera single
1.2 MP*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    1.2*
    unit
    MP*
    original
    1.2 MP*
    span
    • 0*
    • 6*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
main camera video
720p*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
misc price
About 260 EUR*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
body
Built-in kickstand*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network gprs
No*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
selfie camera video
720p@30fps*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    30*
    unit
    fps*
    original
    30fps*
    span
    • 5*
    • 10*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network edge
No*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
tests audio quality
Noise -82.6dB / Crosstalk -81.7dB*
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tests display
Contrast ratio: 1324:1 (nominal)*
Scope and conditions
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aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
selfie camera single
1.2 MP*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    1.2*
    unit
    MP*
    original
    1.2 MP*
    span
    • 0*
    • 6*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
launch announced
2012, October. Released 2012, November*
Scope and conditions
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sound
Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic*
Scope and conditions
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declared_pixel_matrices
battery
Non-removable Li-Ion battery (31.5 Wh)*
Scope and conditions
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launch status
Discontinued*
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battery talk time
Up to 8 h*
Scope and conditions
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battery stand.by
Up to 360 h*
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body dimensions
274.6 x 172 x 9.4 mm (10.81 x 6.77 x 0.37 in)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    9.4*
    unit
    mm*
    original
    9.4 mm*
    span
    • 14*
    • 20*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    0.37*
    unit
    in*
    original
    0.37 in*
    span
    • 37*
    • 44*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
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* Provisional data