Day 9 – Microsoft Surface Pro 2: from £719 (RRP) www.microsoftstore.com
The Microsoft Surface Pro 2 is the latest Windows 8 tablet on the market and is billed a beast! Perfect for the family as you can set up multiple accounts which can be personalised. The Surface Pro 2 has all the functions of a laptop in the body of a tablet and you also get free Skype calling to more than 60 countries for one year.
Microsoft held and event in New York on Monday September 23rd to broadcast a new addition to the surface family. Microsoft will be releasing the Microsoft Surface 2 and Microsoft Surface Pro 2.
Microsoft Surface Pro 2 is a full powered laptop in a tablet. Microsoft Surface Pro 2 will have the Windows 8.1 and the storage ability of 64GB or up a massive 512GB and 200 GB of SkyDrive storage for 2 years. Microsoft Surface Pro 2 will be able to run faster, give great graphics because it will run Intel Core i5 -4200U processor, Intel HD graphics 4400 and either 4 or 8 GB RAM.
Microsoft Surface Pro 2 can be pre-order now but won’t be shipped until October 22nd. It will be at Microsoft Store, online at Surface and selected retailers.
Microsoft Surface Pro 2 will come with the Surface Pen in different storage sizes and RAM.
| Surface Pro | Estimated retail price |
| 64 GB + 4GB RAM | £719 |
| 128 GB + 4GB RAM | £799 |
| 256 GB + 8GB RAM | £1,039 |
| 512 GB + 8GB RAM | £1,439 |
Why would you buy the Microsoft Surface 2 Pro? First, it has improved performance from the original surface pro with 75% more battery life. It comes with 10.6 inch Clear type Full HD display and a better speaker to deliver amazing sound. The graphic performance have been increased by 50% and that it will run 20% faster than the original.
Microsoft Surface 2 Pro has a pen that allows you to create, write, draw or design. In addition it comes with the entire Microsoft Office suite and the updated Windows 8.1 that will have the start button that everyone loves. The surface 2 has a sturdy KickStand which makes it functional on the lap or a desk.
| Operatingsystem | Windows 8.1 Pro with one-month trial for new Microsoft Office 365 customers |
| Exterior | 10.81” x 6.81” x 0.53” 2 lbs VaporMg casing Dark Titanium color Volume and power buttons |
| Storage | 64 GB, 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB3 |
| Display | 10.6″ ClearType Full HD display, 1920 x 1080p , 16:9 (widescreen), 10-point multitouch |
| Pen input | Pen input and pen (included with purchase)Pen digitizer features 1,024 levels of pressure sensitivity |
| CPU | Fourth-generation Intel Core i5-4200U (1.6 GHz with Intel Turbo Boost up to 2.6 GHz) with Intel HD Graphics 4400 4 GB or 8 GB of RAM — dual-channel LPDDR3TPM 1.2 (Trusted Platform Module – for Bitlocker Encryption) |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n) Bluetooth 4.0 low energy technology |
| Battery | 42 W-h |
| Cameras and A/V | 720p HD front- and rear-facing cameras Built-in microphone Stereo speakers with enhanced signal processing |
| Ports | Full-size USB 3.0 MicroSDXC card slot Headset jack Mini DisplayPort Cover port |
| Sensors | Ambient light sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Magnetometer |
| Power supply | 48W power supply (including 5W USB for accessory charging) |
| Warranty | One-year limited hardware warranty |
| Apps (included) | Mail, Calendar, People, Internet Explorer 11, Photos, Music, Video, Games, Skype, Fresh Paint, Calculator, Reading List, Reader, Scan, News, Weather, Sports, Travel, Finance, Health & Fitness, Food & Drink, Help, Camera, SkyDrive, Sound Recorder and more |
