Microsoft has already unveiled Surface Pro 2 to the world and the device is a very significant upgrade from its predecessor. The team working on the next generation of the tablet has improved battery life by 75% from the original version, graphics is 50%, the 1080p display has 46% more color accuracy. According to Corporate Vice President at Microsoft, Pano Panay, Surface Pro 2 is 95% faster than most laptops today, and the device has improved 20% overall.
Knowing all the numbers is good, but everyone really likes to know what they are paying for. So here is the full tech specs for Surface Pro 2, which by the way will be available starting October 22, 2013 in U.S., Canada, and 21 other markets:
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Surface Pro 2 specs
| Component | Description |
|---|---|
| Operating System | Windows 8.1 Pro with one-month trial for new Microsoft Office 365 customers |
| Exterior | 10.81” x 6.81” x 0.53” VaporMg casing Volume and power buttons |
| Storage | 64 GB, 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Usable Storage | 64GB = 37GB free 128GB = 97GB free 256GB = 225GB free 512GB = 481GB Free |
| 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 |
| Processor | 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 LPDDR3 TPM 1.2 (Trusted Platform Module – for Bitlocker Encryption) Update: In December 2013, Microsoft updated the processor to the Core i5-4300U. |
| Memory | 64GB and 128GB models = 4GB 256GB and 512GB models =8GB |
| 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) |
| Weight | 2 Pounds |
| Thickness | 13.5mm |
| Color | Dark Titanium |
| Direct internet connectivity | No (but LTE is coming in 2014) |
| Availability | October 22, 2013 |
| Pre-installed app | 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 |
| Price | 64 GB + Surface pen $899 128GB + Surface pen $999 256GB + Surface pen $1,299 512GB + Surface pen $1,799 |
| Warranty | One-year limited hardware warranty |
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