Based on a stripped down version of Windows 8 and running apps optimized for touchscreen interfaces, the Surface RT acts as Microsoft's alternative to the iPad and Android-based tablets. However, with a limited array of compatible apps and the Surface Pro offering a far greater level of versatility, the Surface RT has struggled to find an audience.
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