Storage Availability
Here's how much storage you will have available out of the box:
- The 128 GB Surface Pro has approximately 83 GB storage available for user content.
How can I add more storage space?
If you do run out of space on your Surface, there are several easy ways to expand your storage. Surface comes pre-loaded with the SkyDrive app allowing you to store up to 7GB of content in the cloud for free. The device also includes a microSDXC card slot that can be used to store up to 64 GB of additional content to your device.
For more information, see Surface.com/storage.
Touch vs. Type Cover
Touch Cover and Type Cover are revolutionary ways to click in and do more with Surface. With full keyboards, touchpads, and Windows and media shortcuts, you can type, chat, blog, and get stuff done, faster! Both covers click into Surface easily, and protect your display when folded closed.
Touch Cover is an amazingly thin and ultra-light dual keyboard cover, with a spill-resistant surface, it comes in several vibrant colors to express your personal style.
Need to do more, faster? Try Type Cover, the dual keyboard cover that lets you work the way you’re used to working. With a full row of function keys, Type Cover marries the comfort and speed of a traditional keyboard with an incredibly thin form factor so you can be productive anywhere, anytime.
Windows RT vs Windows 8 Pro
Operating System
Windows RT is a new version of Microsoft Windows that's built to run on ARM-based tablets and PCs. It works exclusively with apps available in the Windows Store.
Windows 8 Pro runs current Windows 7 desktop applications. It can also use the programs and apps available in the Windows Store.
Productivity
Surface RT comes installed with Microsoft Office Home and Student 2013 RT Preview
Windows 8 Pro supports the full Office experience. Run Outlook, Word, SharePoint Designer, PowerPoint and more. Windows 8 Pro can run all of the applications that you’ve used on previous version of Windows.
Applications
Windows RT runs 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 8 Pro runs the programs you are currently using on Windows 7 and includes a 1-month trial of Office 365. Includes Internet Explorer 10; Bing; Xbox Music, Video, and Games; and more.
Security
Surface RT features device encryption and comes with Windows Defender
Windows 8 Pro provides enhanced networking and IT management. Surface Pro is secured with BitLocker drive encryption, and supports Remote Desktop, Active Directory, and Client Hyper-V. Compatible with third party applications that run on Windows 7.