The Windows RT OS, Office RT, Windows recovery tools and the built-in apps take a lot of space. Those of you who get the 32 GB version of Microsoft Surface tablet will benefit from only 16 GB free hard disk space.
Those who opted for the 64GB Surface will have 46 GB free hard disk space.
Windows RT and Microsoft Office take 8 GB of space and 5 GB is reserved for Windows recovery tools.
Surface supports microSD cards and USB storage so there are other options for more space, but potential buyers should be cautious if they plan to rely only on built-in storage.
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Surface FAQ
Those who opted for the 64GB Surface will have 46 GB free hard disk space.
Windows RT and Microsoft Office take 8 GB of space and 5 GB is reserved for Windows recovery tools.
Surface supports microSD cards and USB storage so there are other options for more space, but potential buyers should be cautious if they plan to rely only on built-in storage.
Surface FAQ