What's the differnce in Windows 8, Windows 8 RT and a surface and a slate??? Total Newbie

[DougP]

I want an inexpensive Windows Tablet that can get on the network/Domain. or do I? would leiker to be able to open Word/Excel etc on the domain. Needs WiFi?

Thanks any/all ideas welcome.
Is a Android a viable option?

DougP

 

[vacunita]

What's the differnce in Windows 8, Windows 8 RT and a surface and a slate

Windows 8 implies the complete operating system for desktops and laptops.

Windows 8 RT is the tablet or mobile version of that same operating system.

Surface is the name of Microsoft's tablet with Windows 8.

A Slate is a more powerful tablet that can, via detachable accessories like a keyboard, transform into a laptop type device. They usually feature more powerful specs than regular tablets. Since Windows 8 is available for several platforms, its a way to differentiate between a tablet, and a laptop or convertible tablet/laptop, and the step in between.

I want an inexpensive Windows Tablet that can get on the network/Domain. or do I? would leiker to be able to open Word/Excel etc on the domain. Needs WiFi?

If you want a tablet that can connect to a Domain you'll want a x86 based Windows 8 Pro slate or convertible laptop/tablet rather than a standard tablet.

The Acer Iconia Tab W500 for instance, the Lenovo Thinkpad Tablet 2, etc...

All tablets, slates, convertible laptops etc.. have wireless. There may be some devices that have a wired rj45 standard network connection port in addition to wireless though, but for the most part your Domain should be accessible through a wireless connection which most aren't for security reasons.












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[58sniper]

Windows 8 RT is designed to run on the Surface Rt. Windows 8 (non RT) can run on laptops, desktops, and the Surface Pro.

Windows 8 RT can only run apps designed for RT, which are basically those from the app store (similar to the way iPads run apps from the Apple store).

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[dilettante]

The "real" Windows 8 (x86/x64) can run just fine on appropriate tablets. There are many such tablets out there and they've been around for a while.

"Slate" is an unpopular synonym for tablet that only causes confusion. Just say "low powered ARM tablet" when you mean "low powered ARM tablet.