Do you mean Javascript, rather than Java?  Very few sites I've run across require Java (it's not even installed on my machine) but a high percentage need to be able to run Javascript.

Either way, it's sad to hear your horror story.

The RT is a consumer tablet. WinRT is still in its infancy and isn't really intended for enterprise users who require VPNs or other apps to facilitate corporate security/policy requirements.

"Oh, the final insult is of course Windows 8.  It has no concept of "closing" a program, so start enough of them, and you zap the battery real fast.  Which kind of defeats the purpose of a tablet (at least one major part of it)."

My daughter's Android has no way to shut down apps as well. Or none that I know of. She has to restart that machine about once a month to get it to work right.

Sorry about the crude quote use. The quote button is not working for me.

My daughter's Android has no way to shut down apps as well. Or none that I know of. She has to restart that machine about once a month to get it to work right.

You should be able to setup an widget for ''active applications'....stick it on your default page and it'll display a count of what's running and enable closure.

Sounds good Jafo. I have no idea about how to do that. I'm not fluent in android operating systems. I have an app on my phone that kills open apps every 4 hours. Would that work?

Or this.

Dr Guy.....if you've only had it two months it should still be covered under warranty. I'd take it back and get me a refund. No sense having something you paid for that doesn't work.

Actually it does.  If the app is not in focus it will suspend, thereby using no resources or battery whatsoever.

Yes, I use the 2 interchangeably.  Sorry for my misstatement.

That is an understatement.  But yes, it is the consumer version.  However, many companies are setting up access for BYOD devices.  Surface RT has made sure you cannot.  If my Company wants to get me a Pro (an overpriced under performing laptop), that is fine.  But this is MY personal device that I would like to use to check mail and even to check on the status of things.  But Microsoft has made sure I cannot.

I have run across that as well. and had this been a real comparison between Android and RT, that would be a wash.But this was just a rant against Surface RT.  Android has some issues of its own (like only playing MP4s, not AVI or DIVX formats).

I noted that Stardock has a nice Start menu replacement for windows 8.  I have not found it on the "store" for RT and I suspect Windows will not authorize it to be put there.

You get a cookie for that link!  Yes, I have an Android phone and restart it periodically to clean out the Apps.  I LIKE this!  Thanks!

It was a Christmas Present.  My wife is a legal expert - but not a technology one.  This is the first time she actually got me something geekie, so I am hesitant to return it.

It uses minimal resources and battery.  It still uses some.

They are entirely different things, despite sharing 4 sequential letters.