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Windows RT hardware: ARM tablets and hybrids round-up

Here are all of the leading vendors' ARM-based tablets and hybrids that will be available with Windows RT.
By Charles McLellan, Senior Editor
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Asus VivoTab RT

ProductAsus VivoTab RT
Announced29 August 2012
Available26 October 2012
Price$599 (32GB + keyboard dock), $699 (64GB + keyboard dock)
Form factorconvertible tablet
Dimensions (WxDxH, cm)26.3 x 0.83 (1.87 with keyboard dock) x 17.1
Weight (kg)0.525 (1.04 with keyboard dock)
Screen typemulti-touch Super-IPS+ touchscreen (with Gorilla Glass)
Screen size (in.)10.1
Screen resolution (pixels)1366 x 768
Pixel density (ppi)155
Pen inputno
CPUNvidia Tegra 3
GPUULP GeForce
RAM (GB)2
Storage (GB)32, 64
Storage typeSSD (eMMC)
Cloud storageAsus WebStorage
Wi-Fi802.11b/g/n
Bluetooth4.0
Mobile broadbandoptional (3G. LTE)
NFCyes
GPSyes
Rear camera resolution (Mpixels)8
Front camera resolution (Mpixels)2
Camera featuresautofocus, LED flash (rear camera)
PortsMicro-HDMI, audio in/out combo, docking port on tablet; docking connector, 1 x USB 2.0 on keyboard dock
SlotsMicro-SD
Security features
Sensorsaccelerometer, ambient light, gyroscope, compass
Battery typeLi-polymer
Removable battery 
Battery capacity (Wh)25 (tablet), 22 (keyboard dock)
Battery life (h)9 (tablet), 16 (tablet + keyboard dock)
Accessories
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Dell XPS 10

ProductDell XPS 10
Announced30 August 2012
Available26 October 2012
Price$499.99 (32GB, no keyboard dock) - $799.99 (64GB + keyboard dock)
Form factorconverible tablet
Dimensions (WxDxH, cm)24.77 x 0.92 (2.39 with keyboard dock) x 17.33
Weight (kg)0.635 (1.31 with keyboard dock)
Screen typemulti-touch touchscreen
Screen size (in.)10.1
Screen resolution (pixels)1366 x 768
Pixel density (ppi)155
Pen inputno
CPUQualcomm Snapdragon S4
GPUAdreno 305
RAM (GB)2
Storage (GB)32, 64
Storage type 
Cloud storage 
Wi-Fi802.11a/b/g/n
Bluetooth4.0
Mobile broadbandoptional (3G, LTE)
NFC
GPSyes
Rear camera resolution (Mpixels)5
Front camera resolution (Mpixels)2
Camera featuresautofocus (rear camera)
PortsMicro-USB, docking port (with HDMI adapter), audio out on tablet; HDMI, 2 x USB, docking connector on keyboard dock
SlotsMicro-SD
Security featuresWindows Defender, TPM, BitLocker encryption, SecureBoot, integrated VPN client functionality, EAS policies and remote wipe
Sensorsaccelerometer, ambient light, gyroscope, compass
Battery typeLi-ion (2-cell)
Removable batteryno
Battery capacity (Wh)28 (tablet); keyboard dock adds second battery (no specs available)
Battery life (h)
Accessories
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Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 11

ProductLenovo IdeaPad Yoga 11
Announced9 October 2012
Available26 October 2012
Price$799 (64GB)
Form factorconvertible tablet
Dimensions (WxDxH, cm)29.8 x 1.56 x 20.4
Weight (kg)1.27
Screen typemulti-touch touchscreen
Screen size (in.)11.6
Screen resolution (pixels)1366 x 768
Pixel density (ppi)135
Pen inputno
CPUNvidia Tegra 3
GPUULP GeForce
RAM (GB)2
Storage (GB)32, 64
Storage typeSSD (eMMC)
Cloud storageLenovo Cloud
Wi-Fi802.11b/g/n
Bluetooth4.0
Mobile broadband
NFC
GPS
Rear camera resolution (Mpixels)
Front camera resolution (Mpixels)1
Camera features
PortsHDMI, 2 x USB 2.0, audio in/out combo
SlotsSD
Security features
Sensors
Battery type
Removable battery
Battery capacity (Wh)
Battery life (h)10
Accessories
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Microsoft Surface

ProductMicrosoft Surface
Announced18 June 2012
Available26 October 2012
Price$499 (32GB), $599 (32GB + Touch Cover), $699 (64GB + Touch Cover)
Form factorconvertible tablet
Dimensions (WxDxH, cm)27.46 x 0.94 x 17.20
Weight (kg)0.68
Screen typemulti-touch ClearType HD touchscreen with Gorilla Glass
Screen size (in.)10.6
Screen resolution (pixels)1366 x 768
Pixel density (ppi)148
Pen inputno
CPUNvidia Tegra 3
GPUULP GeForce
RAM (GB)2
Storage (GB)32, 64
Storage type
Cloud storageSkyDrive
Wi-Fi802.11a/b/g/n
Bluetooth4.0
Mobile broadbandno
NFCno
GPSno
Rear camera resolution (Mpixels)1
Front camera resolution (Mpixels)1
Camera features
PortsMicro-HDMI, USB 2.0, audio out, magnetic keyboard docking conenctor, magnetic power connector
SlotsMicro-SD
Security features
Sensorsaccelerometer, ambient light, gyroscope, compass
Battery type
Removable battery
Battery capacity (Wh)31.5
Battery life (h)
AccessoriesTouch Cover ($119.99), Type Cover ($129.99)
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Samsung ATIV Tab

ProductSamsung ATIV Tab
Announced29 August 2012
AvailableTBA
PriceTBA
Form factortablet
Dimensions (WxDxH, cm)26.58 x 0.89 x 16.81
Weight (kg)0.57
Screen typemulti-touch touchscreen
Screen size (in.)10.1
Screen resolution (pixels)1366 x 768
Pixel density (ppi)155
Pen inputno
CPUQualcomm Snapdragon S4
GPUAdreno 305
RAM (GB)2
Storage (GB)32, 64
Storage type
Cloud storage
Wi-Fi802.11a/b/g/n
Bluetooth4.0
Mobile broadbandno
NFCyes
GPSyes
Rear camera resolution (Mpixels)5
Front camera resolution (Mpixels)1.9
Camera featuresautofocus, LED flash (rear camera)
PortsMicro-HDMI, USB 2.0, audio out
SlotsMicro-SD
Security featuresExchange ActiveSync, on-device encryption, Cisco VPN, Juniper Junos Pulse VPN
Sensorsaccelerometer, ambient light, gyroscope, compass, grip sensor
Battery typeLi-ion
Removable battery
Battery capacity (Wh)
Battery life (h)12
Accessories

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