Testseek.com have collected 225 expert reviews of the Microsoft Surface Pro G2 12.3 inch - Intel CPU and the average rating is 79%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Microsoft Surface Pro G2 12.3 inch - Intel CPU.
October 2013
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225 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(81%)
57 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
The Microsoft Surface Pro 2 is a faster
Longer-battery-life version of the original model
Upgraded with a current-gen Haswell processor. The keyboard cover is also improved with backlit keys
And is among the best tablet accessories ever devised
Great overall design (we love the kickstand)
Full HD screen
Lots of CPU speed in a small tablet form factor
Is a great hybrid if you use Type Cover 2
Optional Power cover to improve battery life
Solid magnesium body
Improved kickstand
Vibrant display
Improved OS
In general
Performs pretty well most of the time
Screen bright and contrasty in all angles
Kickstand makes it perfect for lap or desk use
Excellent performance with Intel Haswell processors
Runs proper Windows 8
Not that Windows RT thing that hates Windows apps
Supports USB 3.0
Metal build makes it very sturdy
Decent battery life
Stand can be positioned in two ways
Power adaptor can
The editors didn't like
The Surface Pro 2 remains stubbornly thick and heavy compared with some sleeker competitors. The base 64GB version may leave you starved for storage
And the keyboard cover
Practically required
Should be included instead of sold separately
Battery life not as good as we'd hoped
Lacks integrated full-sized HDMI and SD facilities
Wi-Fi could be better
Easily scratched
Heavy
Chunky
Expensive
Lack of LTE
35 second sleep/wake time where rivals are instanton
Published: 2014-04-24, Author: Barry , review by: crn.com.au
Abstract: With unsold stock of the Surface RT burning a billion-dollar hole in Microsoft's finances, the company needs to make amends. Enter the new Surface Pro 2 and Surface 2 models, which boost the specifications, extend battery life and give Microsoft a fightin...
Excellent performance with Intel Haswell processors; Runs proper Windows 8, not that Windows RT thing that hates Windows apps; Supports USB 3.0; Metal build makes it very sturdy; Decent battery life; Stand can be positioned in two ways; Power adaptor can
Very expensive; Only one USB 3.0 port; Keyboard isn't included; Heavy;
While the Surface 2 provided a decent tablet experience that looked like Windows 8 and yet provided virtually none of the compatibility Windows 8 users could hope for, the Surface Pro 2 is a different beast altogether, revealing a solid Windows 8 tabl...
Published: 2014-01-23, Author: Barry , review by: bit.com.au
Abstract: With unsold stock of the original Surface RT burning a billion-dollar hole in Microsoft's finances, the company needs to make amends. Enter the new Surface Pro 2 and Surface 2 models, which boost the specifications, extend battery life and give Micro...
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Published: 2014-01-15, Author: Barry , review by: itnews.com.au
Abstract: Enter the new Surface Pro 2 and Surface 2, which boost the specifications, extend battery life and give Microsoft a fighting chance of avoiding another expensive write-down.While the two first-generation Surface models were peas in a pod physically, they'...
Published: 2014-01-13, Author: Dan , review by: apcmag.com
Abstract: If you thought Microsoft needed to do something radical to stake its claim in the tablet wars, its new models likely won't impress. The company is sticking to essentially the same strategy as last year, offering up two quite different Windows tablets that...
Abstract: With unsold stock of the original Surface RT burning a billion-dollar hole in Microsoft's finances, the company needs to make amends. Enter the new Surface Pro 2 and Surface 2 models, which boost the specifications, extend battery life and give Microsof...
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Published: 2013-12-05, Author: Alex , review by: fatducktech.com
The Surface Pro 2 is a harder prospect to completely judge. If you want a productivity tablet with a lot of portability, I'd be sorely tempted to opt for something lighter and cheaper such as the Transformer Book T100 or the Toshiba Encore, both of which...
Abstract: Microsoft's struggles with the Surface have been well documented with poor sales of the Surface RT forcing it to write off nearly $US1 billion and slash prices in the process. But Microsoft remains determined to make inroads with the release of the new Su...
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Published: 2013-11-09, Author: Ray , review by: itwire.com
Abstract: Microsoft Surface Pro 2 is ‘THE' tablet of 2013. Quite simply no competitor has eclipsed its design, function, or features – although there are some extremely competent tablets/hybrids coming.First impressions - it is a very nice package. From its classy ...
Published: 2013-11-07, Author: Norman , review by: techgeek.com.au
In general, performs pretty well most of the time, Screen bright and contrasty in all angles, Kickstand makes it perfect for lap or desk use
35 second sleep/wake time where rivals are instanton, Display scaling in Windows 8.1 still quite rough, Outofthebox drivers halfbaked
The PC is dead – long live the new PCThe question of whether you should buy the Surface Pro 2 isn't a question of specs, of performance, or even battery life. The Surface Pro 2 ticks all of those boxes; especially in performance. Ultimately, it's a philo...
