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October 2013
(79%)
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
Incredibly quick and powerful, Build quality is second to none, Much-improved battery life over the first version, Large range of new accessories, New dual-stage Kickstand makes it easier to use on your lap
Priced way too high to compete with tablets, Keyboard covers are vital but expensive, No lighter or thinner than the original, Charging port is really fiddly to use
My verdict of the Surface Pro 2 depends very much on how you see the device. The Surface Pro 2 is designed to be both a tablet and laptop replacement, so you have to take into account how good a job it does at both. There are only a handful of devices tha...
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Published: 2013-11-21, Author: Dave , review by: wired.co.uk
Sturdy build, tough twopoint kickstand, fine screen, terrific keyboard covers, fullsize USB 3.0 port, improved battery life
Not cheap, bulky and heavy
The Microsoft Surface Pro 2 doesn't attempt to reinvent the wheel, but then it doesn't need to. It's a timely update of a very capable device that bridges the gap between tablet and laptop and while it's still not cheap, especially once you've shelled o...
Awesome screen, Great processing power, Battery life: 7 hours, Quality design and finish, Light weight (930 g as a tablet, 1.2 kg with the keyboard attached)
Not enough ports, Overheating
The Surface Pro 2 has pretty much the exact same body as the first Surface Pro, but there are some changes on the inside: it has twice the battery life and a better display. It's too bad Microsoft didn't get the heat down and give it more ports, otherwise...
I have to say the Windows 8 operating system had grown on me long before Windows 8.1 arrived. The fact you could enjoy both worlds of the tablet experience and the traditional desktop was fascinating and offered a myriad of possibilities, especially in te...
While the size and shape of the Surface Pro haven’t changed much in a year - it’s still the same dazzling 10.6-inch full HD screen attached to a rather hefty slab you wouldn’t want to throw in your bag - we’re pleased to say that what’s under the hood has. The new Intel Haswell 1.6GHz processor and beefy 4GB (or even 8GB) of RAM don’t flinch when it comes to opening memory gobbling apps like Phot
We could moan about the lack of tablet-ized apps in the Windows App store, but it’s not a huge issue given the Pro can run all your legacy desktop apps - some of which such as Skype we still prefer to their fullscreen cousins. There are some niggling hardware issues though, ones you might expect from a relative newcomer but still pains nonetheless: the Pro 2 is heavy, the magnetic power lead fidd
Microsoft’s no longer the minnow in the Windows hardware game. With its second-gen Surface Pro 2 it’s crafted a powerful multi-tasking slate that won’t let you down in any situation. It’s not slim, and it’s not cheap: this is a niche device, no doubt, ...
Microsoft's Surface Pro 2 gets improved battery life and better overall performance thanks to the inclusion of a fourth generation Intel Core i5 CPU, but it also includes a better screen, an improved kickstand, and better accessories.Tags:Tablets,WindowsB...
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Published: 2013-10-31, Author: Barry , review by: alphr.com
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...
Published: 2013-10-25, Author: Paul , review by: tech.uk.msn.com
Abstract: The second generation of Microsoft's full fat Windows 8.1 tablet has arrived. Yes, we're talking Surface Pro 2 – the tablet cum laptop – that has just gone on sale here in Blighty.MSN Tech has been playing with one for the last week or so, read on to fi...
