A:AnswerNope.
You will want to look into the surface 2 or surface pro 2.
Both have hugely upgraded cameras and screens compared to the original RT, and the surface 2 will handle photo editing functions about 3-5 times faster. The pro will be faster still, and give you full access to anything that would run on a regular PC, but requires a significant extra investment.
Unfortunately when it comes to photo taking/editing there isn't really anything below $400 that will do the job very well.
A:AnswerYou can "but" there is nowhere near as many as the AppStore. If you are looking for something for kids I would go with an iPad. The surface is better suited for middle school and above aged children. I have both and my surface is perfect for work and I use my iPad for everything else.
A:AnswerYes you can. It has a full flash enabled web browser, which means you get the same web browsing experience that you would get on a computer. Though I would recommend the Surface 2 if you have the extra money because it is faster and smoother and has a better screen resolution.
A:AnswerHello there,
The Surface RT is designed to only download and run Windows 8 Apps and is unable to download and install third party software. For more information Windows 8 Apps, including basketball apps, please visit: http://windows.microsoft.com/is-IS/windows-8/apps#Cat=t1
I hope this was helpful to you.
A:AnswerI don't see why not. I assume you access the class through a browser? The Surface RT has a full IE browser, so it should be fine. If the website is not touch-compatible, you may need to use a mouse, but that's easy with the USB port.
A:AnswerYes, it has a full version of Word. You can save documents to the tablet, a memory card, a USB drive, Skydrive or other cloud services like DropBox, Box, etc (through apps)
A:AnswerIt has Windows RT operating system. Similar to Windows 8, but can only run apps available in the Windows market. In other words, you can't download software onto it. To do this, you'd have to get the Surface Pro, but does run Windows 8.
A:AnswerHello John
Surface RT has a USB 2 port, Surface Pro has a USB 3 port. Further details:
http://www.microsoft.com/surface/en-us/support/hardware-and-drivers/connect-a-usb-phone-camera-mouse-and-more
Best regards
A:AnswerHello,
Keep in mind that the Surface RT runs apps, software and games that are available from the Store. If there is an app available for this software it will run. The Surface Pro embodies the functions of a laptop and is more likely to run the full programs you are talking about.
Best regards
A:AnswerI have not tried to download anything but music to my Surface, but you can definitely put your games on a thumb drive and run them from there. Or load them onto a mini sd memory card and access them from that card when it is installed in the machine.
A:AnswerHello Anonymous
There are differences between Pro and RT. Remember that the RT runs apps from the Store, and the Pro can run full programs as well. Take a look at the specifications:
http://www.microsoft.com/surface/en-us/surface-with-windows-8-pro/specifications
Best regards.
A:AnswerThere are good apps for readers and such for the Samsung 10.1 Note. I have used it for reading and find it to be a very good product. I think you'd like the ability to use it as a reader. The screen is perfect for it.
