Microsoft Surface Pro 2 unveiled, is a 'full-power PC'

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The Surface Pro 2 is a follow-up to Microsoft's Surface Pro, the $900 base Windows 8 tablet that launched in February, Engadget reports. Surface Pro 2 includes a stylus and a bunch of upgrades, as Microsoft announced today: It has 50 percent more color accuracy, it's 20 percent faster, battery life is 75 percent better, it has improved speakers and it runs much more quietly.

The kickstand also got a revamp, and Surface Pro 2 has ports for three USB 2.0, one USB 3.0, a mini DisplayPort, ethernet, audio in and out, and charging. Microsoft calls the Surface Pro 2 a "full-power PC."

The original Surface Pro was notable to game fans because it expanded on the $500 Surface RT, adding a full version of Windows 8 and beefed-up guts capable of running most games in the Windows Store.

Surface Pro 2 launches on October 22 and pre-orders go live tomorrow, September 24, at 8AM EST. The base model, 64GB hard drive and 4GB RAM, starts at $900. Price will climb with suped-up models, up to a 512GB hard drive and 8GB RAM.



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Source: http://www.joystiq.com/2013/09/23/microsoft-surface-pro-2-unveiled-is-a-full-power-pc/

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PashtunPosted:

I don't think its worth it. There are better alternatives.

Dr-JPosted:

wonton honestly windows 8 dosnt bother me at all i actually like it


Well it won't go anywhere since it's created by MS.... It was on the 1st surface too.

wontonPosted:

honestly windows 8 dosnt bother me at all i actually like it

MentalistPosted:

I like the way it looks, I might even get one if it gets cheaper.

MentalistPosted:

-Skillz What is the point in these??


As you can read, they can be used as a pc, it could be a handy thing for bussinessmen.

AlmightyHelixPosted:

Texans It looks great, but it has Windows 8.


I think that Windows 8 is a lot better for tablets instead of Computers unless you have a touch screen.

AlmightyHelixPosted:

I think it looks pretty good.

I like the look and windows 8 is more "Tablet friendly" in my opinion.

Dr-PonyfilePosted:

Dr-J
Dr-J
Texans It looks great, but it has Windows 8.


And so did the 1st one and it's perfect.
It foes great for the tablet. Go watch reviews


*goes. W8 makes it easy to get around and smoother for a tablet.


I agree for tablets Windows 8 is fine but on desktop computers I dislike it very much I saw the advert for this on TV earlier it looks sweet I am thinking of getting a tablet but I won;t be getting an iPad so I will see what others there are but I am definatley not getting windows 8 lol.

Dr-JPosted:

Dr-J
Texans It looks great, but it has Windows 8.


And so did the 1st one and it's perfect.
It foes great for the tablet. Go watch reviews


*goes. W8 makes it easy to get around and smoother for a tablet.

Dr-JPosted:

Texans It looks great, but it has Windows 8.


And so did the 1st one and it's perfect.
It foes great for the tablet. Go watch reviews