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Not to be confused with Windows Runtime.

Windows RT (RT stands for runtime), known during development as Windows on ARM, will be a version of the Microsoft Windows operating system for ARM devices such as Tablet computers accessed via a touch screen interface. It will officially only run software available through the Windows Store or included in Windows RT including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote as standard. Microsoft will only be selling the operating system to device manufacturers so consumers will only be able to get it pre-packaged with a device, similar to iOS.

The name Windows RT was announced on April 16, 2012.[1]

Hardware requirements

Microsoft has released minimum hardware requirements for new tablet and convertible devices designed for Windows RT. Microsoft has defined a convertible form factor as a standalone device that combines the PC, display and rechargeable power source with a mechanically attached keyboard and pointing device in a single chassis. A convertible can be transformed into a tablet where the attached input devices are hidden or removed leaving the display as the only input mechanism.[2][3]

  • Hardware buttons: Must have five hardware buttons - 'Power', 'Rotation lock', 'Windows Key', 'Volume-up', 'Volume-down'. The Windows Key to be at least 10.5 mm in diameter.
  • 5-point digitizers: Microsoft requires that Windows 8 touch PCs use digitizers supporting a minimum of 5 touch points.
  • Mobile Broadband: If a mobile broadband device is integrated into a tablet or convertible system, then an assisted GPS radio is required
  • Display: Minimum native resolution/color depth is 1366x768 at a depth of 32-bits. The physical dimensions of the display panel must match the aspect ratio of the native resolution. The native resolution of the panel can be greater than 1366 (horizontally) and 768 (vertically).
  • Near field communication: Devices supporting NFC need to have visual marks to help users locate and use the proximity technology.
  • New button combination for Ctrl + Alt + Del: The new option is to press Windows Key + Power.
  • Camera: Minimum resolution 1280 x 720[4]
  • USB 2.0: At least one controller and exposed port.
  • System firmware: UEFI
  • Built-in speaker and microphone [5]

Limitations

Only software written using Windows Runtime can be used on Windows RT. This excludes currently available third party web browsers such as Firefox.[6]

References

  1. ^ "Windows Announcing the Windows 8 Editions". The Windows Blog.
  2. ^ Crothers, Brooke (2012-01-17). "Microsoft lays out Window 8 tablet hardware requirements | Nanotech - The Circuits Blog - CNET News". News.cnet.com. Retrieved 2012-04-22.
  3. ^ Newman, Jared (2012-01-17). "Windows 8 Tablet Requirements Revealed". PCWorld. Retrieved 2012-04-22.
  4. ^ "Microsoft's Windows 8 hardware requirements: some good, some not-so-good". Engadget. Retrieved 2012-04-22.
  5. ^ "Windows 8 Hardware Certification Requirements". Msdn.microsoft.com. Retrieved 2012-04-22.
  6. ^ Microsoft bans Firefox on ARM-based Windows, Mozilla says | Business Tech - CNET News
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