Nice RT Articles

[calfee20]

I stumbled on this blog and thought a few here maybe interested. The blog goes back to 2008 and it makes one wonder how things would be today if the RT had gotten reviews like this instead of the hate that spewed from the media.

I realize that most people have little time to read but even though most of this blog is dated I found myself checking out quite a few articles
lgpOnTheMove: Tech Tips - Blogging with the Surface RT
lgpOnTheMove: First Impressions - Microsoft Surface RT
lgpOnTheMove: Tech Tips - 50 Things You Can Do with a Surface RT

I liked the third link because it made realize that there a few other things I could do with my surface.

 

[JohnStrk]

Good stuff. Thanks for sharing these. I just bought my first tablet a Surface 2 and still playing catch up. 3rd article was great. I didn't even know some of these.

 

[Philip Hamm]

Here's what I've done so far - in bold.

Run a full desktop version of Internet Explorer for web surfing
Create, open and save MS Office documents
Run full versions of MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Attach a wireless trackball for ultimate ergonomic comfort
Expand storage with a microSD card
Plug in your USB thumb drive to browse/move files
Plug in your external USB hard drive to browse/move hundreds of really big files
Stream content from Hulu/Netflix
Enjoy live sports streaming from ESPN3.com
Watch 720p HD movies on-the-go with a 1366x768 display
Get 10 hours of real-world run time on a single charge
Access files on your NAS without requiring a special app
Plug in a full-size SD card via USB adapter for transferring images from your camera
Control and access your Windows PC at work/home using Remote Desktop Connection
Connect with your home TV using HDMI for viewing movies
Connect with your conference room projector for presentations
Web chat using Skype
Expand connectivity by plugging in a USB hub
Connect with your HTPC to watch live/prerecorded local/cable TV anywhere
Plug in a flexible USB fan to keep you cool while you work
Play Farmville
Transfer files to/from smartphones wirelessly using Bluetooth
Print photos and documents on-the-go with a mobile Bluetooth printer
Enjoy the full twitter and facebook experience without compromise
Access and create blog posts with photos and video
Play back WMA/WMV files natively
Upload videos to YouTube
Connect with external audio equipment for DJ applications
Avoid cloud storage and data connection costs by saving your files locally
Access and configure your router's security/wireless settings
Connect with wifi cameras
Stream audio over Bluetooth in your car
Charge devices on-the-go that need juice from a USB port
View two web pages side-by-side
Stream audio/video while working on documents
Multitask with multiple windows/tabs open
Customize the start screen and desktop exactly as you like
Easily remove manufacturer installed bloatware < Not applicable as there is no bloatware on the Surface RT.
Attach a screen protector or privacy filter to your display
Connect powerful 2.1 speakers
Plug in a USB tape drive to retrieve archived data
File your taxes online for free
Compile and run HTML code
Create a website
View financial statements and pay balances
Book your flight/accommodation and print your boarding pass
Register and submit complex online forms
Shoot video with both a front and rear-facing camera
Use OneNote in tablet mode with a stylus < Not applicable on original Surface RT
Detach the keyboard or flip it around when not needed