Surface RT Retro Review: Oh, how far the Microsoft Surface lineup has come
What follows is a retro-review and a look at how I think how far the Surface lineup has come.
Surface RT
Happy 5th birthday to Microsoft Surface!
It's been five years today since Microsoft released its first 2-in-1 device, the Surface RT running Windows RT.
Microsoft kills the Windows button on the Surface Pro 4
Something that we actually speculated would happen earlier this week after we heard rumors of a thinner bezel on the Surface Pro 4 has come to pass: Microsoft has removed the physical Windows key on the Surface Pro 4. Since ... Read more
See the Start Menu in action on the Surface RT and Surface 2 (video)
Back in July of 2015, we brought you exclusive news regarding the return of the Start Menu on Windows RT 8.1. Known as Update 3 for Windows RT 8.1, this update brings back the Start Menu for those on the ... Read more
Surface RT and Surface 2 owners offered up to $150 trade-in towards new Surface 3
For many the Surface 3 represents the tablet/laptop combo many wanted from the start of the Surface line. The concept behind the Windows RT platform may have been confusing for some, but the idea of a lightweight workhorse tablet always ... Read more
Microsoft hasn't forgotten about the Surface RT while also updating the Surface Pro 3 today
As Microsoft begins to clean up their Surface portfolio and are hopefully making way for the rumored Surface Pro 4, we see them phasing out the Surface RT, Surface 2, and Surface Pro 2 from their online stores. Even during ... Read more
VLC for Windows RT is now available for download
Microsoft's ill-fated Windows RT project has seen setbacks from the get-go. From poor critical reception, to low sales. Neither the Surface RT or the Surface 2, among others, managed to gain much traction, despite a massive advertising blitz on Redmond's ... Read more
Double-digit decline in shipments may be deflating the sails of tablet hype
During the holiday season, plenty of tech gifts were exchanged amongst friends and family. Smart watches, fitness trackers, game consoles, inexpensive flat screens, Bluetooth speakers, and lots and lots of iPhones. What probably wasn't moving the needle as much during ... Read more
Super Bowl apps: Grab the Touchdown! collection to stay informed with postseason news, interviews and more
As we get closer to the Super Bowl on February 1, 2015, the Touchdown! Collection of apps and games for Windows PCs, tablets, and Windows Phone help football fans stay informed with news, live coverage, game analysis, and fantasy team ... Read more
Surface RT currently the most popular Surface device to run Windows Store apps
According to new data from AdDuplex, Microsoft's first generation Surface RT is currently the most popular Surface device to run Windows Store apps. The Surface 2 (second generation) is in second place, while the Surface Pro (first generation) comes in ... Read more
Best Buy offering the Surface RT 32GB for $199 during Black Friday
Black Friday is almost upon us and for those that didn't know, this is the day after Thanksgiving when everyone loves to go shopping for some cool sales. It appears that Best Buy will be no stranger to Black Friday ... Read more
Microsoft's Surface Ethernet Adaptor CAN be made to work with Surface RT and Surface 2
Just a couple of days ago, I wrote about the Surface Ethernet Adaptor which can be used to add wired networking to Surface Pro and Surface Pro 2. There was a little confusion -- thanks to different product pages on ... Read more
Microsoft drops 'Surface RT' name in favor of 'Surface', removes the default desktop tile
Goodbye Surface RT, it was nice knowing you. Microsoft has revealed today that they have dropped the 'RT' brand name on the original Surface device. Now, Microsoft will be referring to the original Surface RT as simply the Surface. This ... Read more
Is Microsoft the only one selling a Windows RT tablet right now?
A new report suggests that Microsoft is the only company right now selling the controversial Windows RT operating system via the Surface RT tablet. Dell, who has been selling the XPS 10 tablet and who recently went vocal about the ... Read more
Microsoft Store to offer a Surface Pro 2.0 trade-in program? Yes!
While there is no official confirmation from Microsoft just yet, since the Surface 2.0 has yet to be announced, it appears that the Microsoft Store will offer a Surface Pro 2.0 trade-in via the Recycle for Rewards program. This program ... Read more
Surface RT sequel will be Surface 2.0, sports next-gen Tegra chip and 1080p
More details have been unveiled about the Surface 2.0, which is known as the sequel to the Surface RT device powered by Microsoft's Windows RT platform. According to a new report from WinSupersite, we will see a next-gen Tegra chip ... Read more
Surface 2.0 benchmarked against Surface RT, sees dramatic speed boost
More and more Surface 2.0 details are hitting the web, after specs were recently unveiled. Now, according to GFXBench, a unified graphics benchmark, the Surface 2.0 will have a dramatic speed increase compared to its predecessor, the Surface RT. "The ... Read more
Is Microsoft getting rid of the 'RT' name in the upcoming Surface 2.0?
According to AdDuplex, they believe they have spotted the next generation of Surface tablets accessing their Windows advertising network. They have regularly been spotting these devices called "Microsoft Corporation Surface 2" and "Microsoft Corporation Surface with Windows 8.1 Pro." Is ... Read more
Analyst claims Steve Ballmer was forced to retire due to $900 million Surface RT flop
It was only a matter of time before any "analyst" shared their views on the sudden retirement of Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer. According to one analyst at Moor Insights & Strategy, Ballmer was forced to retire due to the Surface ... Read more
Microsoft Surface RT with black Touch Cover bundle sees $50 price drop
Just recently, we learned that Microsoft has dropped the price of the Surface Touch Cover to $79 effective August 30th at your local Microsoft store. On top of that, Microsoft has also dropped the price of the Surface RT and ... Read more
Surface RT sales reportedly picking up, after recent $150 price drop
After recently dropping the price of the Surface RT by $150, a new report suggests that sales of the Microsoft's Surface RT have actually improved quite a bit since the price drop. Earlier this week, we learned that Microsoft was ... Read more