Surface Pro 2 is the one I really need. It has two worlds, a tablet with apps and the power of Windows 8.1 Pro with all my needs to get my job done. I really love it!
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Microsoft Surface Pro 2 Review
The Surface Pro 2 is an updated tablet from Microsoft that has been improved in every vector of performance. It contains ultrabook class components in an innovative housing with a solid housing. Add in a wide variety of useful accessories and Surface Pro 2 is a Windows 8 tablet to beat.
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- Ultrabook components.
- Full HD 1080p display.
- 10-finger touch screen.
- Improved stand and performance.
- Comes with a pressure sensitive stylus.
- Works with Surface covers and accessories.
- Truly compatible with Windows.
- The keyboard cover is optional.
- Only one USB 3.0 port.
- The kickstand is still stuck in your legs.
The Microsoft Surface Pro 2 ($ 999 list with 128GB of memory, according to testing) is the second generation of last year’s award-winning, detachable slate tablet. It has been updated with a 4th generation Intel Core i5 processor, but otherwise it is similar to last year’s model. Extended battery life, daily performance, and benchmark results mean it won the Editors’ Choice Award for Windows Slate Tablets.
Design and features
Though alone ”is imperceptibly heavier than the 1.7-pound Sony Tap 11 and the 1.8-pound Lenovo Helix. The system may come with a custom dock for $ 199.99, which was unavailable at the time of this review.
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Surface Pro 2 and Lenovo Helix are physically connected to their keyboards, but the Sony Tap 11 is connected via Bluetooth, which means you can still use the keyboard while it’s disconnected. That said, we really like the way the Surface keyboard covers magnetically snap into place, making them close to an idiot. The Dell XPS 11 and Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 11S are stuck with permanently attached keyboards that spin to enable Tablet Mode. Detachable slate tablets such as the Surface Pro 2 provide the flexibility of a system that works like a flip-top laptop, with the ultimate in tablet portability.
Unlike a tablet with a mobile operating system, the Surface Pro 2 will support all the Windows programs you rely on, including third-party browsers like Google Chrome, and any x86-programmed plug-ins.
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There is a two-stage kickstand, like the one in the Microsoft Surface 2. This gives you a bit more flexibility than the first-gen Surface models, but the system still digs into your legs if you prop it up on your lap like a traditional laptop. On a flat work surface, such as a desk, a kickstand works perfectly well.
The Surface Pro 2 has a microSD slot, a single USB 3.0 port, and a mini-DisplayPort along with a power button and volume control on the outer surface, but the primary I / O method on the system is a 1920 by 1080 10-point touchscreen display along with an attached active stylus. Swipes and taps are accepted instantly both on the screen and on the relatively small trackpad on the included Touch or Type Cover 2 keyboard.
There are no bloatware; this is essentially an installation of Windows 8.1 itself, along with coupons for a year of Skype worldwide calls and 200 GB of OneDrive cloud storage for two years. The connectivity in the tablet itself includes dual frequency (2.4GHz and 5GHz) 802.11 a / b / g / n W-Fi and Bluetooth 4.0. The system has a TPM chip and Bitlocker support for corporate environments. It comes with a one-year warranty along with two-year software support and Microsoft Store support.
Performance
Surface Pro 2 is equipped with an ultrabook Intel Core i5-4300U processor, 4 GB of memory and 128 GB SSD. As set up, the system topped our benchmarks in Daily PCMark 7 Tests, 3DMark11 Gaming Tests, and even our multimedia tests such as Handbrake (video encoding), CineBench (3D software rendering in CPU), and Photoshop CS6. Basically, if you want a powerful Windows 8 tablet, this system won’t let you down, even when compared to ultra-portable systems like the Apple MacBook Air .
Surface Pro 2 lasted 7 hours 19 minutes in our battery exhaustion test, compared to Windows 8-equipped tablets such as the Sony Tap 11 (3:39) and Microsoft Surface Pro (4:58). The Lenovo Helix lasted about 20 minutes longer than the Surface Pro 2, but only when connected to the keyboard dock using the built-in batteries. For ultimate portability, Surface Pro 2 is the best you can do with an ultrabook processor.
Microsoft Surface Pro 2 is a worthy continuation of our previous editors’ pick, Microsoft Surface Windows 8 Pro. It improves the performance and life of the battery while maintaining the housing and the wide catalog of accessories that the first generation Surface Pro used. More power, better performance, and longer battery life at the same (starting) price make Surface Pro 2 our editor’s choice for Windows slate tablets.
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The Microsoft Surface Pro 2 tablet was launched in September 2013. The tablet has a 10.60-inch display with a resolution of 1920×1080 pixels and a pixel density of 208 pixels per inch (ppi). The Microsoft Surface Pro 2 is powered by a 1.9 GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 processor. It comes with 4 GB of RAM.
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The main design change is the one requested in many reviews of the original Surface tablets (RT and Pro): the adjustable kickstand. Of course, there are only two positions, but the second, less vertical, tilt angle of the tablet is of paramount importance when you are typing at your desk using one of the keyboard covers, or trying to use a tablet / keyboard combination on your lap. I found the vertical, solid surface of the Surface Pro to be almost useless in laptop mode, while the new ‘laid back’ Pro 2 orientation is fine. Why it wasn’t noticed and fixed before the original models hit the market is beyond me.
As for the keyboard overlays, there have been improvements in the form of a thin, pressure-sensitive touch cover and a ‘classic’ Type Cover: Graphite Touch Cover 2 for £ 99.99 now has a backlight, and Type Cover 2 for 109 £ 99 is now available in four colors (carbon, cyan, magenta and purple). We had a new Touch Cover 2 which happily snaps onto the tablet’s magnetic port and works fine, except for the suspicious ‘E’ key on our early production sample (unless you’re Ernest Vincent Wright, you’ll need your ‘E’ sorted for quick quick document creation.).
We also had a Wacom-based Surface Pen worth £ 24.99 which works well but still provides a magnetic tablet mount with a 48W AC adapter. This means when you’re connected to the mains there’s no room on the tablet for a stylus that could easy to get lost. We complained about the unruly magnetic power connector / stylus in our original Surface RT / Pro reviews, and we still complain about the Pro 2: it’s an annoyance every time it needs to be plugged in.
Many business users will need the new Surface Pro / Pro 2 docking station, which adds a wired Ethernet (RJ-45) port, among other things. However, it will cost you an additional £ 164.99. Image: Microsoft
There are plenty of other accessories out there that will tempt you to spend even more money on setting up your Surface Pro – most notably the £ 164.99 docking station with one USB 3.0 port and three USB 2.0 ports, an Ethernet (RJ-45) port, Mini-DisplayPort and audio inputs / outputs. Various adapter cables are also available, all priced at £ 34.99, as well as a “coming soon” power cover – a “classic” keyboard cover with an extra battery.
The display is a 10.6 inch ClearType Full-HD 10 point multi-touch screen with a resolution of 1920 by 1080 pixels as before. However, it has been improved to provide better color accuracy and is certainly one of the Pro 2’s better features – bright and clear, with good viewing angles both horizontally and vertically.
The ports, jacks and controls are the same as before: one USB 3.0 on the left, complete with an audio jack and volume control; the power button in the upper right corner; MicroSD and Mini-DisplayPort on the right, separated by a power connector; dock / cover port on the bottom. It would be nice if there was Thunderbolt connectivity next time.
The 1.2 megapixel 720p front and rear LifeCam cameras also remained unchanged. These and a decent (for a tablet) audio subsystem make the Surface Pro 2 a good platform for videoconferencing. It’s worth noting that Surface Pro 2 buyers get a year of unlimited Skype calls to landlines in over 60 countries and free Wi-Fi on Skype hotspots around the world.
Specifications
| General | |
|---|---|
| Quantity in package | 1 |
| Built-in security | Trusted Platform Module security chip (TPM 1.2 |
| Operating system | Windows 8.1 Pro |
| Processor / Chipset | |
| Processor | Intel Core i5 (4th generation) 4200U / 1.6 GHz |
| Maximum turbo speed | 2.6 GHz |
| Number of cores | Dual core |
| Cache | 3 MB |
| 64-bit computation | Yes |
| Characteristics | Enhanced SpeedStep Technology, Hyper-Threading Technology, Idle States, Intel 64 Technology, Intel Identity Protection Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT), Intel Virtualization Technology, Thermal Monitoring Technologies |
| Display | |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 (full HD) |
| Touchscreen | Yes (10 point multi-touch) |
| Multi-touch display | Yes |
| Diagonal size | 10.6 inches |
| Diagonal Size (Metric) | 27 cm |
| Native resolution | 1920×1080 |
| Widescreen display | Yes |
| Image proportions | 16: 9 |
| Monitor functions | rugged display |
| Aries | |
| Technology | DDR3 SDRAM |
| Installed size | 4 GB |
| Memory | |
| Maximum size supported | 4 GB |
| Technology | DDR3 SDRAM |
| Editor | |
| Type | core of the fourth generation i5 |
| 64-bit computation | Yes |
| Number of cores | Dual core |
| Processor number | i5-4200U |
| Producer | Intel |
| Clock speed | 1.6 GHz |
| Flash memory | |
| Installed size | 64 GB |
| Audio Video | |
| Graphics processor | Intel HD 4400 Graphics |
| Integrated webcam | Yes |
| Capture the resolutions | 1280 × 720 |
| Sound | Stereo speakers, microphone |
| Entry | |
| Type | Surface Pen, Touchscreen |
| Communication | |
| Wireless protocol | 802.11a / b / g / n, Bluetooth 4.0 |
| Input device | |
| Type | Surface Pen, Touchscreen |
| The card reader | |
| Type | the card reader |
| AC adapter | |
| Exit | 48 watts |
| Connections and expansion | |
| Interfaces | USB 3.0 Mini DisplayPort Combo headphone / microphone jack Keyboard |
| Memory Card Reader | Yes (microSDXC) |
| Heading | |
| Mark | Microsoft |
| Production line | Microsoft Surface |
| Model | Professional 2 |
| Location | English |
| National Sets | United States |
| Quantity in package | 1 |
| System | |
| Platform | Windows |
| Manual type | Internet tablet |
| Monitor | |
| Diagonal size | 10.6 inches |
| Network | |
| Data link protocol | Bluetooth 4.0, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n |
| Compliance with standards | Bluetooth 4.0, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, Wi-Fi CERTIFICATION |
| Various | |
| Color | Dark grey |
| Integrated options | Ambient light sensor |
| Security | Trusted Platform Module security chip (TPM 1.2 |
| Characteristics | Front camera, rear camera |
| Location | Language: English / Region: United States |
| Color category | black |
| Dimensions and weight | |
| Width | 10.8 inches |
| Depth | 0.53 inch |
| Growth | 6.8 inches |
| Manufacturer’s warranty | |
| Type | 1 year warranty |
| Audio input | |
| Type | microphone |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Libra | 2 pounds |
| Operating system / software | |
| Supplied operating system: type | Windows 8.1 Pro |
| Type | Calendar, Camera, Financial App, Health and Fitness, Mail, Microsoft Internet Explorer 11, Music, News, People, Photos, Skydrive, Skype, Sports, Travel, Movies, Weather |
| Digital Camera | |
| Characteristics | second camera |
| Operating system provided | |
| Type | Windows 8.1 Pro |
| Service and support | |
| Type | 1 year warranty |
| Service and support details | |
| Type | limited warranty |
| Full contract period | 1 year |
Squint your eyes and you may mistake Surface Pro 8 for Surface Pro X. They look remarkably similar. The gift you’re holding your Surface Pro 8 is rear venting; Surface Pro X doesn’t have such an airflow bar as it doesn’t have a fan.
Surface Pro 8
The Surface Pro 8 2-in-1 is available for pre-order now, starting at $ 400,099. The new Surface Slim Pen 2 is also available for pre-order today and costs $ 129.
The new Surface Pro 8 running Windows 11 improves on most of the things that make Pro 7 great. The 2-in-1 now supports 11th Gen Intel Evo processors, is twice as fast as its predecessor, and has gained support for external GPUs. The screen is also a bit larger and brighter – it’s a 13-inch PixelSense panel with Dolby Vision that can reach a refresh rate of 120Hz, and has a new 5MP front camera on top that should deliver clearer images when video calls. There’s also a 10MP autofocus rear camera that can record 4K video. When it comes to connectivity, Surface Pro 6 supports Wi-Fi 6 and LTE, and has two Thunderbolt 4 ports, a power connector, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Along with a range of Intel processors, Surface Pro 8 supports up to 32 GB of RAM and up to 1 TB of storage. However, only 128GB and 256GB models are available with LTE connectivity – 512GB and 1TB versions are only available with Wi-Fi. It also works with the new Surface Slim Pen 2 for $ 129, and its Signature keyboard has room for a magnetic connection to the pen for easy storage.
Surface Laptop Studio
Surface Laptop Studio is available for pre-order now, starting at 400,599. It will be available in stores in the US and Canada on October 5.
Microsoft created Surface Laptop Studio with advanced and creative users in mind. It has a notable design with a “dynamic woven hinge” that allows you to pull the screen forward into “scene” mode, which the company says provides a better angle for streaming, gaming and presentations. The machine also works in standard Laptop mode and in “Studio” mode, the latter of which is best suited for sketching.
The screen itself is a 14.4-inch PixelSense panel with a resolution of 2400 x 1600 that can reach a refresh rate of 120 Hz and supports a Slim Pen 2. This accessory also has its own home on the underside of the Laptop Studio where it is neatly and magnetically attached. There are also four speakers with Dolby Atmos, a 1080p front camera, and a new Precision Haptic touchpad that provides feedback when using it. Like the Surface Pro 8, Laptop Studio has two Thunderbolt 4 ports, one power connector, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.
When it comes to performance, Laptop Studio has the power. Supports an 11th Gen Intel H-series processor along with Intel Xe graphics and even NVIDIA RTX 3050Ti graphics on selected models. It will have up to 32 GB of RAM and up to 2 TB of memory.
Squint your eyes and you may mistake Surface Pro 8 for Surface Pro X. They look remarkably similar. The gift you’re holding your Surface Pro 8 is rear venting; Surface Pro X doesn’t have such an airflow bar as it doesn’t have a fan.
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Microsoft Surface Pro 2 Full Specifications
| Mark | Microsoft |
| Model | Surface Pro 2 |
| Price in India | ₹ 318,627 |
| Release date | September 2013 |
| Dimensions (mm) | 172.00 x 274.60 x 9.30 |
| Weight (g) | 907.00 |
| Removable battery | No |
| Screen size (inch) | 10.60 |
| Touchscreen | No |
| Resolution | 1920×1080 pixels |
| Pixels Per Inch (PPI) | 208 |
| Editor | Dual core 1.9 GHz |
| Processor manufacturer | Intel Core i5 |
| Aries | 4 GB |
| Internal storage | 64 GB |
| Expandable memory | Yes |
| Extensible memory type | microSD |
| Memory expandable up to (GB) | 128 |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Supported Wi-Fi standards | 802.11a / b / g / n |
| GPS | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 4.00 |
| NFC | No |
| Infrared | No |
| USB OTG | No |
| Headphones | 3.5 mm |
| FM | No |
| Wi-Fi Direct | No |
| Mobile High Definition Link (MHL) | No |
| Compass / Magnetometer | Yes |
| Proximity sensor | No |
| Accelerometer | Yes |
| Ambient light sensor | Yes |
| gyroscope | Yes |
| Barometer | No |
| Temperature sensor | No |
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Surface Pro 2 is the one I really need. It has two worlds, a tablet with apps and the power of Windows 8.1 Pro with all my needs to get my job done. I really love it!
With our current 23 ” monitors and an optional docking station, this somewhat expensive tablet proves to be a great laptop replacement, but only if your budget allows you to go extravagant. Once docked, there’s really no difference between the maximum Surface device and a desktop or laptop computer, unless you really need a DVD drive. With a USB 3.0 hub and external drive added, even that is no problem. The big plus is that this tablet will undock and become a very light and portable laptop. I love it!
Windows 8.1 could be much, much, much, much better. This pen and docking machine made it possible for me to throw away any other tablet. The full-service PC and tablet combination works as advertised. No more moving your media between your computer and tablet. It all stays together all the time. Windows 8.1 needs to be tweaked, however. The interaction between the subway and the desktop computer is awkward. I have a hard time understanding why Office isn’t a metro app as you keep switching between windows. Perhaps the worst aspect of this setup is that no Windows application brings Outlook tasks to the tile screen. Calendar entries only. The dock is amazing. I have one at home, one at work which makes my life much more mobile. My final purchase will likely be a Wacom pen tablet to eliminate the need for a mouse and allow me to take full advantage of the amazing handwriting recognition. Using a digitizer as a mouse and input device would be amazing. Currently, considering the tablet is upright most of the time, the digitizer (although great) is in a bag most of the time. Oh, and watch out for the connection between the digitizer and the computer. The magnet is not very strong. I’ve already lost one digitizer (great though), it’s in your bag most of the time. Oh, and watch out for the connection between the digitizer and the computer. The magnet is not very strong. I’ve already lost one.
I have had a Surface Pro for 3 months and I still love it! I like Windows 8, its simple user interface and intuitive operation. Not to mention the processing speed which is amazing. And I also like its light weight. I’ve always been a laptop, and I don’t think I’ll ever go back to having a laptop. When I put my Surface Pro on the docking station, it’s definitely better than a desktop or laptop computer.
Laptop, workstation, tablet in one. I love it! It replaced my everyday laptop and computer and is handy for taking notes.
A sensational product. I completely recommend a computer in a small housing and a touchscreen, and the additional bluetooth kb is a very good plus
I’ve tried and enjoyed a couple of tablets in the past, but wanted something faster, more like a laptop or desktop in terms of speed and overall capabilities. Thanks to the Core i5 processor and the ability to run full Windows applications, including office applications, Surface Pro is a machine that finally does everything. The price of the USB3.0 port makes the Surface Pro more useful as you can plug in a lot of things like BlueRay players, printers, and external storage making the device even more useful. Overall, the Surface Pro is almost perfect for me.
This device really defines what a tablet should be, performance, portability, solid build, very good battery life, no restrictions on software usage. I really love him. I haven’t connected it to the internet yet for work reasons, but I have it fully set up and running basic stuff. The boot speed is excellent. Tried using my Galaxy Note 10.1 pen on this device and it worked perfectly. The writing experience is phenomenal.
About just how high-quality the Surface Pro 2 is, a price comparison of the Microsoft + Type Cover 2 combo tablet emerges with that of Apple’s 11.6-inch MacBook Air:
Microsoft Surface Pro 2 1601 – Intel Core i5-4300U 4GB Ram 128GB SSD, Black, Windows 10 Pro
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The heart of the laptop. Tablet body. Surface Pro 2 is a tablet that can replace a laptop. It’s packed with solid performance, great entertainment features, rich applications… in a slim, light package so you can do whatever you want – work or play.
- Thanks to the elegant, thin and light design, Surface Pro 2 redefines the principles of mobile life. Take it with you wherever you go.
- Stay productive on the go. Equipped with an Intel Core i5 4200U (1.6GHz) dual-core processor, 4GB of memory and up to 128GB SSD, Surface Pro 2 provides powerful power to handle the most demanding tasks with astonishing speed and smoothness.
snappy. Apps.
Windows 10 works beautifully on Surface Pro 2. Multitasking with apps side by side, even when you’re using apps and a program on your Windows desktop. There is practically no limit to the number of applications that can be run simultaneously.
Entertainment
Equipped with a 10.6-inch Full HD 1080p display and Dolby stereo speaker system, Surface Pro 2 is sure to bring your entertainment to life. Enjoy more immersion in your videos, games and photos. Take sharp and clear videos and photos with the 720p HD cameras on the front and back of Surface Pro 2.
Perfect touch
Everything you need is really at your fingertips. The gorgeous 10.6 inch LCD display uses 10-point multi-touch technology for greater accuracy and flexibility. Just touch, drag and scroll to interact with the system intuitively.
Ports that let you do more
Surface Pro 2 includes the ports you need to connect accessories and peripherals, and easily share and transfer content. It includes a full-size USB 3.0 port, mini DisplayPort and a microSD card reader.
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Pixel perfect
At first glance, the 13-inch PixelSense Surface Pro 8 display looks identical to the one in Surface Pro X – it has the same size and the same resolution (2880 x 1920). But there is actually more to the Pro 8 display than meets the eye. Microsoft calls it the “Flow Display” (by the way: the display names get ridiculous – Microsoft uses the “PixelSense Flow Display” and Apple calls iPhone 13 Pro screens “Super Retina XDR displays with ProMotion”), which is just jargon for a screen with an adaptive refresh rate that reaches 120 Hz.
By default, the Surface Pro 8 display is calibrated to 60 Hz. However, if you want to double your scrolling and panning smoothness, you can change this to 120Hz in the display settings. I turned 120Hz and left it there for a few days until I turned it off for longer battery life. It’s a compromise of 120 Hz: shortened battery life. To my surprise, 120Hz didn’t completely destroy the battery life twice as fast (more on the battery later).
120Hz works as advertised – Windows 11 and scrolling are indeed more responsive – but the adaptive part where the display is supposed to automatically switch between 60Hz and 120Hz depending on what is happening on the screen didn’t work. Microsoft has confirmed to me that the display (at least for now) is locked to either 60Hz or 120Hz and declined to comment when its adaptive feature is activated. Windows 11 runs without Dynamic Refresh Rate, which allows devices with adaptive refresh rate displays to conserve power, so it’s no surprise that it’s not available on Surface Pro 8.
Still, the 13-inch display is brilliant. It’s larger, has a higher resolution, and supports Dolby Vision HDR and what Microsoft calls “GPU Ink Acceleration” which uses integrated Intel Iris X graphics to reduce lag when writing or drawing with Surface Slim Pen 2. The display is also very bright with 450 nits of peak brightness.
Sound, vision, touch
In addition to its excellent touchscreen, Surface Pro 8 also has great stereo speakers, a solid 5MP 1080p front camera that supports Windows Hello face login, and a 10MP rear camera that can record video in 4K.
The 2W stereo speakers surprised me. They support Dolby Atmos and produce loud and full sound that will fill a room with ease. They are almost too loud. At 100% volume, I was worried that my sweet elderly neighbors might complain. Although I love the volume I had to lower the volume to a less disruptive 50 percent which was still very loud and crystal clear.
The webcam is great too. Sitting on a few Zoom conversations in my living room, which is only lit by a single standing lamp in the corner, I could get my face in expressive 1080p glory; some good noise reduction processing takes place. The rear camera is functional. I used it to “scan” a few dental receipts and converted them to PDF files.
