There's a lot of literature out there regarding the RT and the Pro. Loads of comparisons both official MS and via reviews from the press agencies, forums etc. If you had done research before you bought the product you would have known what the RT's limitations are and the market it's aimed at - consumer not Enterprise. It's really that simple. That's why the version of Office provided is Home and Student, not Enterprise/Pro etc. Evaluating the RT for say potential BYOD for Enterprise will not be successful in all areas.
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http://www.microsoft.com/Surface/en-US/surface-with-windows-rt/help-me-choose
I wouldn't say I'm a fan boy particularly. I'm just not a sheep and I go for what's best for what I want and need. I wanted a clear separation between work and home therefore no desire to connect the tab to Enterprise or install work related/desktop apps. I have a powerful laptop and desktops for that. I did loads of research before I went anywhere near the MS store and I was lucky that I had access to other devices before I made an informed decision. The RT suits me. It doesn't suit everyone
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Chibnut is right. You may be the evaluator but you haven't even looked at the most basic details of the device. These are all well known issues and the device is plainly and simply not designed for enterprise use. It might be helpful if you read through this forum more, about Windows RT more and some more reviews before jumping in and trying to find fault with a device you have not researched and has certain known limitations.
That all being said jnjroach and R0bR are also right. There are ways to make things work without too much effort. You also need to look at your setup before jumping to conclusions about issues. You may also be in violation of the Home & Student Office license agreement if you use it in an enterprise situation. You need to look into Office 365 in that case.
This has nothing to do with fanboys and if you pay attention people here are actually trying to help you. Microsoft didn't over promise anything if you had read even the most basic info. Honestly, the way you come across is as an evaluator who is not doing their job and asking others to do it for them. There is no reason you should be in the dark about the limitations of Windows RT, the licensing terms for the included Office or the limitations of available apps that will take some time to come. How much could you do in the first 3 months of the iPad or Xoom tablets being released?
Once you have done the proper research, you may know if the Surface works for your needs or not just on the documentation. If it doesn't move on. If it might, then you can see how it works out with your evaluation unit. If you have specific questions instead of general gripes and can detail specific issues (so far you have listed one) then chances are the kind people here will do their best to help you out but the attitude you have going in about it will probably dictate the quality of response you get.
JP