Microsoft unveiled the Surface 2, which replaces the Surface RT, and launched the Surface Pro 2, the Surface Pro's successor. Rumours of a Surface mini turned out to be just that: both tablets have the same 10.6in screen as their predecessors.
The Surface Pro 2 now has a dual-position kickstand so you can place it at different angles, and also comes in silver.
Surface 2 Release date:-
The Surface 2 and Surface Pro 2 will be available through Microsoft stores on 22 October in the UK and 21 other countries. The pre-order for Surface 2 will be on 24 September.
The launch is just a few days after Microsoft releases Windows 8.1 on 17 October.
Surface 2 Price:-
The Surface 2 will cost £359 (ARD- N79,000 to N80,000) for the 32GB model, and there's also a pricier 64GB version. Microsoft is planning to carry on selling the first generation Surface tablets alongside their successors.
The Surface Pro 2 will start at £719 (ARD- N155,000 to N160,000) for the 64GB model, which will have 4GB of RAM. There will also be a 128GB version, also with 4GB of memory. 256GB and 512GB versions will each be offered with 8GB of RAM.
Surface 2 Specs:-
The Surface 2 and Surface Pro 2 will use the same 10.6 in and will offer the same number of USB ports. They will come pre-loaded with Windows 8.1.
Below are the other specs:
Surface 2
**OS:- Windows RT 8.1
**Screen:- 10.6 in ClearType Full HD (1920 x 1080)
**Processor:- nVidia Tegra 4
*Storage:- 32/64 GB
**Connectivity:- Bluetooth 4.0, Wi-Fi 802.11, USB 3.0, micro-SD expansion (up to 64GB), HD video-out port.
**Battery:- Up to 10 hours.
**Dimensions:- Thinner and lighter than Surface RT.
Surface Pro 2
**OS:- Windows 8.1 Pro
**Screen:- 10.6 in ClearType Full HD (1920 x 1080)
**Processor:- Intel Core i5 (Haswell)
**Storage:- 64/128/256/512 GB
**Connectivity:- Bluetooth 4.0, Wi-Fi 802.11, USB 3.0, micro-SD expansion (up to 64GB), HD video-out port.
**Stylus:- Digital Pro Pen.
**Battery:- 75 percent more than Surface Pro.
Surface 2: Accessories
You might be more interested in the Surface 2 accessories than the tablets themselves.
Best among these is the new 'Power Cover' which has not only a keyboard but a battery too. It will arrive early 2014 with a price of $199 (N32,000).
There's also a docking station for the Surface Pro 2 which has connectors for an external monitor, Ethernet, audio out, USB 2 and 3. This will also be released in 'early 2014' with an estimated price of $199 (N32,000).
Microsoft has also updated the Type Cover for $129 (N20,000) and Touch Cover for $119 (N32,000). The former is now backlit and has a more rigid structure while the latter is thinner and lighter and is also backlit.
Other accessories include a Wireless Adapter at $59 (N9,500)) for the Type and Touch covers for remote typing, a Car Charger with USB and a Surface Edition Arc Touch Mouse at $69 (N11,000). Lastly, there will be a Surface Music Kit focused on musical use.
That's all.
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