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Microsoft Surface Rt

Microsoft Surface RT
October 26, 2012 – The mega midnight launch of Microsoft Surface RT in New York City (Photos) Microsoft had a massive launch for Surface RT in Manhattan, and we were there for it. Here are some photos reliving that pivotal night.
Microsoft's first consumer Surface was released five years ago on Oct. 26, 2012 Exactly five years ago to the day, Microsoft released it first Surface device aimed at consumers, then known only as "Microsoft Surface," but it eventually became known as the "Surface RT." It started a Windows revolution.
A personal Surface retrospective: past, present and future I've been using Surface devices as a primary computers since the Surface RT launched back in 2012. Going back to something more 'traditional' simply isn't an option anymore.

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