Testseek.com have collected 223 expert reviews of the Microsoft Surface G2 10.6 inch and the average rating is 75%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Microsoft Surface G2 10.6 inch.
December 2013
(75%)
223 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(60%)
6 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Full HD
10.6in display
Redesigned kickstand with two angles
Upgraded internals
Thin but solid build
Two kickstand positions
Great performance
Microsoft Office included
The Microsoft Surface 2 has a sturdy build
Smooth gaming performance
And high-quality cameras. Windows RT 8.1 is easier to use than before
And the built-in photo-editing tools and Xbox Music are fantastic features. Office 2013 is included for free
And
Improves upon a great design with high-res display and improved kickstand
Faster performance thanks to Nvidia Tegra 4 processor
All-day battery lasts more than 14 hours
Comes with Office RT 2013 (now with Outlook)
Best of Skype package
And 200GB SkyD
Beautiful screen
Well designed machine
Kickstand has two settings
Battery is decent
The editors didn't like
Limited Windows RT app ecosystem
No 4G model available
1080p screen lags behind other tablets
App selection limited
So lack of desktop apps still a problem
No LTE option
App support still lags behind competitors
And Windows RT is still incompatible with legacy programs. It's too easy to mistakenly push the tablet into its lower stance
And the touch pad on the Type Cover 2 isn't as comfortable as it was on the previous v
Type Cover and Surface Pen sold separately
Intel Atom processor can't compete with Intel Core CPUs
Power connector is loose and bulky
Built-in kickstand has limited adjustability
Runs Windows RT
Which means it doesn't run regular Windows apps despite it looking like a Windows tablet
Still not many apps available on the Windows Store
Great design and feel, Magnetic Type Cover rocks, Kickstand works great and has two angles, Improved Start screen and Windows Store
Using the destktop is necessary, but not fun at all, Heavy for its class, Type Cover is expensive ($130), Windows Store app selection is still bad
The Surface 2 is a paradox. We love its hardware and the Start screen continues to improve, as does the Windows Store. If we never entered the classic desktop mode (old-style Windows), we'd enjoy this tablet a lot more. But, as Microsoft makes clear in ...
Published: 2013-10-25, Author: Mark , review by: stuff.tv
Gorgeous 1080p screen, Improved kickstand, excellent range of keyboards, Tegra 4 + Windows 8.1 = usable as an ad-hoc laptop
Restricted to Windows RT apps, Gets expensive with a Touch/Type Cover
VERDICT The Surface 2 is impressive. It's fast enough for most jobs. The screen's great, and so is the case that surrounds it. It's now a very usable ad hoc laptop, thanks to the two-step kickstand and the fixes in Windows 8.1. There are even enough apps ...
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Published: 2013-10-23, Author: Mike , review by: pocket-lint.com
Great screen, Outlook now on board and works, microSD expansion, decent battery life, good prospect for business users, a step up compared to the original, Marketplace will continue to grow
Windows RT a confused experience, naming convention is odd, lacks app support of rivals, odd aspect ratio for a tablet, need to add a keyboard for best experience as virtual keys obscure view, no mobile connectivity
Surface 2 might be thinner, lighter and faster than before - but only just on all counts. And as much as those three words might read well on page, the latest Microsoft offering is, above all, a confusing prospect. Why? Because it's not full Window...
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Abstract: We are live at Microsoft's Surface 2 and Surface Pro 2 event, and we've just been able to briefly dabble with both Windows 8.1 tablets. You can find out our initial impressions elsewhere, but for now we're focusing on the consumer-centric of the two devic...
Published: 2013-09-24, Author: Kevin , review by: techradar.com
Thin but solid industrial build, Two kickstand positions are welcome additions, Microsoft Office included
1080p screen lags behind other tablets, Same rehashed design, No LTE option
There are no huge shocks or surprises with the Surface 2 4G: it's a Surface 2, only with a faster internet connection.That extra speed is certainly welcome - if you're in an area that can provide it - and could mean the difference between getting some wor...
Published: 2013-11-06, Author: Courtney , review by: futurefive.co.nz
10.6” ClearType Full HD display can now render 1080p videos for playback. 5 point multitouch, USB 3.0 Port for faster transfer, Increase camera resolutions, Thinner and lighter than its predeccesor, 10 hours video playback, 715 days idle time, Kickstand n
Covers are sold separately and aren't cheap, Account creation required to get the most out of Windows 8, including application downloads, updates and use of most of their applications, If you're a multiple device user, you might find features in their app
Microsoft Office 2013 RT included, Full HD screen, Attractive, sturdy build, Dual-position kickstand, Optional Touch and Type Cover keyboards are brilliant
App range remains limited compared to iOS or Android, Internet Explorer the only web browser available, Not as stable on the lap as a real laptop
A top-quality productivity tool that – despite running RT as opposed to full-blown Windows 8 – could replace a full-blown laptop for many professionals and students...
Abstract: Lisa Gade reviews the Microsoft Surface 2 tablet with optional Touch Cover 2. This is a Windows RT 8.1 tablet with a 10.6″, 1920 x 1080 IPS display and an NVIDIA Tegra 4 T40 quad core 1.7GHz CPU. The tablet looks much like the first gen Surface RT but the...
