“Can the original Surface (not Surface 2) be updated to run Windows RT 8.1? The next generation Surface 2 and Surface Pro 2 come with 8.1. The first gen tablets don't. But it there an upgrade capability, a la "Windows Update"? Or no? This may be what makes up my mind on whether I get the cheaper original Surface, or the new "2" generation.”

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• Yes, you would go into the windows app store and hit a big purple button to start the upgrade. They made it pretty easy and painless. However, keep in mind that the S2 is a massive upgrade to the original surface RT, with 3-5 times faster speeds, far better cameras, better battery life, a full 1080p screen, a much improved kickstand, and 200gb of SkyDrive storage. I work with the things all day, and the upgrade is well worth it if you can swing it. Only problem with the S2 is supply - it's sold out just about everywhere.

  Answered by IIll 12 years ago

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• The original Surface will support Windows 8.1 however you will notice some performance issues as well as amount of hard drive space used by Windows.

  Answered by Biocomm1 12 years ago

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