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Pre-orders for the Surface Pro 2 were opened on September 24, 2013, and the device was released on October 22, 2013. As [[value-added service]]s, the Surface Pro 2 includes 200 GB of additional [[SkyDrive]] storage for 2 years, and 1 year of free [[Skype]] calls to [[landline]]s and access to Skype WiFi hotspots.<ref name=verge-pro2announce/> |
Pre-orders for the Surface Pro 2 were opened on September 24, 2013, and the device was released on October 22, 2013. As [[value-added service]]s, the Surface Pro 2 includes 200 GB of additional [[SkyDrive]] storage for 2 years, and 1 year of free [[Skype]] calls to [[landline]]s and access to Skype WiFi hotspots.<ref name=verge-pro2announce/> The surface 2 recieved positive reviews and was on PCWORLD's Best of 2013 list. |
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Revision as of 09:13, 12 December 2013
| Developer | Microsoft |
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| Release date | October 22, 2013 |
| Operating system | Windows 8.1 Pro 64-bit |
| CPU | Dual-core 1.6 GHz (Turbo Boost to 2.6 GHz) Intel Core i5-4200U |
| Memory | 4/8 GB dual-channel DDR3-1600 (25.6 GB/sec) |
| Storage | 64 GB (37 GB available), 128 GB (97 GB available), 256 GB (212 GB available), 512 GB (451 GB available)[1] and microSDXC card reader |
| Display | 10.6 inches (27 cm) 1920 x 1080 px(208 ppi) ClearType HD screen with 16:9 aspect ratio |
| Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 4400 |
| Sound | Stereo speakers |
| Input | 10-point multi-touch digitizer screen, ambient light sensor, 3-axis accelerometer, 3-axis gyroscope, compass, dual microphones |
| Camera | Front: 1.2 MP, 720p HD Rear: 1.2 MP, 720p HD |
| Connectivity | 2×2 MIMO Wi-Fi (802.11 a/b/g/n), Bluetooth 4.0, USB 3.0, Mini DisplayPort 1.2 |
| Power | 151.2 kJ (42 W·h) battery |
| Online services | Windows Store, SkyDrive, Xbox Music, Xbox Games, Xbox Video |
| Dimensions | 10.81 inches (27.5 cm) (w) 6.81 inches (17.3 cm) (h) 0.5315 inches (13.50 mm) (d) |
| Mass | 1.984 pounds (900 g) |
| Predecessor | Surface Pro |
The Surface Pro 2 is a Surface-series Windows 8 tablet produced by Microsoft. Unveiled at an event in New York City on September 23, 2013 and released on October 22, 2013, the tablet succeeds the Surface Pro released in February 2013. While maintaining a design similar to its original design, the Surface Pro has improved hardware specifications than its predecessor (such as a fourth-generation (Haswell) Intel Core i5 processor and an increased number of storage options), and improved versions of its kickstand and cover accessories (such as a new "Power Cover" with an auxiliary battery).[2]
Specifications
The Surface Pro 2 is similarly designed to its predecessor, but features upgraded internal hardware, such as a 1.6 GHz fourth generation Intel Core i5-4200U processor. The Surface Pro 2 will be available with 64, 128, 256, or 512 GB of internal storage; the 64 and 128 GB models will include 4 GB of RAM, while the latter options will include 8 GB. The Surface Pro 2 will ship with Windows 8.1 as its operating system.[3][4][5] As with the previous Surface Pro, it will include 10.6-inch 10-point 1080p multi-touch digitizer LCD display with a Wacom stylus pen.[2]
Release
Pre-orders for the Surface Pro 2 were opened on September 24, 2013, and the device was released on October 22, 2013. As value-added services, the Surface Pro 2 includes 200 GB of additional SkyDrive storage for 2 years, and 1 year of free Skype calls to landlines and access to Skype WiFi hotspots.[3] The surface 2 recieved positive reviews and was on PCWORLD's Best of 2013 list.
Accessories
Updated versions of the Surface's cover accessories will be available for the Surface Pro 2; the Touch Cover 2 and Type Cover 2 are slightly thinner than the previous versions and now include a "dynamic" backlight system. The Touch Cover 2 will have over 1,092 sensors on it compared to just 80 on the original Type Cover.[6] The keyswitch length of the Type Cover 2 have been reduced from 2.5mm to 1.5mm.[7] A new Power Cover accessory will also be available to add 30Wh additional battery capacity to the device. Accompanying the Touch Cover 2 and Type Cover 2 is a wireless adapter that will allow them to be connected up to 30 feet away via Bluetooth. An updated kickstand can now be tilted at a 55-degree angle alongside the original 22-degree angle. A docking station will also be made available to include one USB 3.0 port, three USB 2.0 ports, Mini DisplayPort port, 3.5mm audio in/out ports, and a Gigabit Ethernet port. During its unveiling, Microsoft also showcased the Music Cover; a variation of the Touch Cover that serves as a DJ mixer with playback controls, a 16-button sampler, and three sliders. While mainstream public release has been announced, it will be distributed to musicians through the Surface Remix Project campaign.[5][8] Microsoft also introduced a new accessory called the Docking Station. The Docking Station will work exclusively with the Surface Pro and Surface Pro 2, and not with the Surface RT or Surface 2. This desktop style peripheral attaches to the back of the Surface, adding three USB 2.0 ports, one USB 3.0 port, one Ethernet port, one mini DisplayPort and audio input/output ports. It will also allow the Surface to support a resolution of 3840 x 2160 (commonly known as '4K' or 'Ultra HD').[9][10][11]
See also
References
- ^ Microsoft Surface storage | Surface disk space | How much disk space do I have?
- ^ a b "Microsoft's new Surface Pro 2 gets official". Engadget. Retrieved 23 September 2013.
- ^ a b "Microsoft announces Surface Pro 2 with updated kickstand and Haswell processor". The Verge. Retrieved 25 September 2013.
- ^ "Microsoft's hardware, round 2: Surface 2 and Surface Pro 2". Ars Technica. Retrieved 25 September 2013.
- ^ a b "Microsoft Surface 2 and Surface Pro 2 benchmarks and hands-on". PC World. Retrieved 25 September 2013.
- ^ "Surface Touch Cover 2: Thinner and Sensitive Under Pressure'". TomsHardware. Retrieved 25 September 2013.
- ^ "On-Demand: Surface 2 Launch Event'". Microsoft. Retrieved 29 September 2013.
- ^ "Microsoft reveals Surface Music Cover, gives DJs and producers more musical tools (updated)". Engadget. Retrieved 25 September 2013.
- ^ http://www.winbeta.org/news/microsoft-readying-docking-station-surface-pro-and-surface-pro-2
- ^ http://www.microsoft.com/surface/en-au/pre-order
- ^ http://tech.uk.msn.com/features/microsoft-surface-2-and-surface-pro-2-all-you-need-to-know?page=6
