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Re:Why I'm returning my Microsoft Surface RT by mide765 on Saturday October 27, 2012 @01:33PM (#4706664)
Are the speakers really that bad as the reviews say?

I've read that the covers can be on the back of the tablet, while holding it like a magazine. Are the input keys disabled if you do that?

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Re:Why I'm returning my Microsoft Surface RT by ConstantineXVI on Saturday October 27, 2012 @01:41PM (#4706688)
No better or worse than most other tablets, I've found.

Yes, keys are disabled when the cover's folded back. I haven't done any scientific testing on a threshold, but the on-screen keyboard will pop in/out as you flip the cover in and out of position. It also engages the rotate lock when the keyboard is out, for obvious reasons.

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