
The Surface RT features a 10.6-inch 1366 X 768 ClearType HD Display, runs Windows RT and includes Microsoft Office Home and Student 2013 RT. Staples is cutting the price of the 32GB Surface RT from $499 to $349 beginning on July 14, according to the retailer's website, in an effort to make the tablet more attractive to potential buyers. Microsoft still hasn't released a figure for the amount of Surface tablets it managed to sell. The company has tried to do a better job in educating consumers on the differences between the models, but it appears it didn't have much success. Rumor has it that Microsoft faced many returns of the Surface RT model because consumers were confused by the device's limitations. It can only run applications that are downloaded from the Windows Store and not the desktop applications consumers expect. The Surface RT, on the other hand, runs a version of Windows that looks like Windows 8 but doesn't act like it.

The Surface Pro runs Windows 8 Professional and works with all Windows desktop applications that millions of people are already familiar with. The devices appear almost identical in design, but on the inside they are two completely different tablets. The slates also work with covers that serve double duty, offering both protection and keyboard input. The tablets are well-designed with their Vapor Mg case and come complete with a back kickstand to prop up the devices for great viewing angles. Microsoft took everyone by surprise when it entered the hardware business with its own-brand Surface RT and Surface Pro. To reactivate your Office applications, reconnect to the Internet.Staples is apparently trying to get rid of Surface RT inventory, as the retailer will start selling the 32GB Microsoft tablet for $349 beginning July 14. If you don’t connect to the Internet at least every 31 days, your applications will go into reduced functionality mode, which means that you can view or print your documents but cannot edit the documents or create new ones. You should also connect to the Internet regularly to keep your version of Office up to date and benefit from automatic upgrades. Internet access is also required to access documents stored on OneDrive, unless you install the OneDrive desktop app.

For Microsoft 365 plans, Internet access is also needed to manage your subscription account, for example to install Office on other PCs or to change billing options. However, Internet access is required to install and activate all the latest releases of Office suites and all Microsoft 365 subscription plans. You don’t need to be connected to the Internet to use Office applications, such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, because the applications are fully installed on your computer.
