Key Differences Between Windows RT And Windows 8 Pro

Knowing about some huge changes in Microsoft’s latest piece of creation Windows 8, many protagonists are eager to know about Surface tablet by the famous player of IT industry. Many people were expecting Windows 8 Pro as the running source for the latest tablet invention, however, it has been revealed now that Windows RT has been chosen as the operating environment for Surface.

Let us have a close insight into contrasting features of Windows 8 Pro and RT.

Display Features:
Windows 8 Pro is expected to offer full HD display of 1920 x 1080 pixels which certainly has a lead on RT display of 1366 x 786 pixels. Both versions probably seem to be showcased on a 10.6 inch clear type screen.

Programs and Applications:
Unfortunately, RT fails to run traditional Windows applications which can cost you a lot. The only choice you would be having is to get the apps from Windows Aps store which is currently lacking in terms of numbers as compared to what Apple’s iOS and Google play Store have been offering. Seems you have to wait until Windows 8 Pro is officially out as it is expected to have good number of apps and utilities.

Processing Unit:
Microsoft RT surface doesn’t work on Intel chips like most of the Windows-based tablets have known to do. It runs on ARM CPUs which is efficient when it comes to count on battery life of the tablet. However the ARM chips have the limitation to be designed for only tablets and not for desktop PCs. On the other hand, Windows 8 Pro has been already claimed to run on Intel Ivy Bridge chip which has been chosen by many other big giants of electronic devices.

With the above analyses on key differences between Windows 8 Pro and RT, it seems that Microsoft surely needs to improvise its tablet experience in terms of its flexibility and robustness so that it can gain good interest of widget lovers.