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| Product | Microsoft Surface RT | Google Nexus 7 (16GB) |
| Price | $497.98 to $599.00 | $149.99 to $251.11 |
| CNET editors' rating | 3.5 stars | 4 stars |
| Average user rating | 4 stars | 3.5 stars |
| Release date | Info unavailable | November 13, 2012 |
| Bottom line | If you're an early adopter willing to forget everything you know about navigating a computer, the Surface
tablet could replace your laptop. Everyone else: wait for more apps. | With its excellent design, useful software features, and low starting price, the
Nexus 7 is the cheapest way to experience the best that the Android OS has to offer. |
| Built-in devices | keyboard Display | Display Speakerphone Touchscreen Digital camera |
| OS provided | Microsoft Windows RT | Android 4.1 Jelly Bean |
| RAM installed size | 2 GB | 1 GB |
| Flash memory form factor | Integrated | Info unavailable |
| Input device type | Detachable keyboard | Camera Touch-screen |
| Wireless connectivity | IEEE 802.11n IEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.11a IEEE 802.11g | Bluetooth NFC Wi-Fi |
| Weight | 676 g | 12 oz |
| Height | 6.8 in | 4.7 in |
| Packaged contents | VaporMg case Stand | Info unavailable |
| Clock speed | Info unavailable | 1300 MHz |
| Color support | Info unavailable | 24-bit |
| Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications |
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