A week before the official launch of Windows 8, Microsoft's own brand Surface RT tablet has also been pre-sold, consumers can now make reservations through Microsoft online store and Suning. But do you really understand the difference between the Windows RT version and the Windows 8 Pro version of the Surface tablet? If you buy the wrong Surface, it is really a tragedy.
What kind of Surface tablet to buy, in fact, is the difference between Windows8 and Windows RT. Although we have talked about this topic a few times, it is always no harm to know more about it; let alone the average consumer, Microsoft sales staff are somewhat "stupid and can't tell Windows8 and Windows RT", Microsoft is stepping up sales staff Training.
Windows RT and Windows 8, Product details from the Microsoft Online Store:
Windows RT and Windows 8 contain many of the same features:
1. A beautiful, intuitive and easy-to-use interface that allows You can easily customize yourself.
2. Built-in applications such as mail, calendar, messages, photos and SkyDrive, more apps are available in the Windows Store.
3. Internet Explorer 10 for fast, intuitive browsing.
4. Support touch, give you a new way of interacting with Windows.
5. Support mouse and keyboard, so you can work efficiently when needed.
Windows RT also includes many other features:
1. Windows Update and Windows Defender are always up and up to date, making your PC more secure.
2. Device Encryption provides advanced data protection to help you protect your information.
3.PC can be turned on immediately by connecting standby.
4. Pre-installed Office Home & Student 2013 RT Preview 2.
Windows RT does not include the following features:
1.Windows Media Player
2.Windows Media Center
3.Create a family group (you can join an existing family group, but you cannot create a new family group)
4. Remote Desktop
5. Join the domain
Although you can install the application directly from the Windows Store, you cannot install the application on the desktop of Windows RT. The Office Home and Student 2013 RT Preview is a pre-installed application 2 that provides you with the latest touch-optimized desktop versions of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote.
You can only install printers, mice, keyboards, and other devices that have been verified with Windows RT.
[1] HD video output also requires an HD digital AV adapter or VGA adapter (all sold separately).
[2] Installed Microsoft Office Home and Student 2013 RT Preview. The final Office Home & Student version will be installed via Windows Update when available (free download; charge ISP fee). Some features and programs are not supported. Office Home & Student 2013 RT Preview and Final Edition may not be used for commercial, non-profit, or revenue-generating activities. For commercial, non-profit or income-generating activities, Microsoft provides a commercial license (sold separately). See http://office.com/OfficeRT.
[3] Windows RT Edition Surface can only use applications from the Windows Store, and Windows Store services are provided by Microsoft Corporation of the United States.