Surface 2 Launch Announced – See the Specs:
Microsoft announced their launch of Surface 2 tablets in New York City today. They have made several improvements to both the Pro and RT versions of the tablets.
Hot off the Press! Below are the new specs for both devices: Surface Pro 2 and Surface 2.
New Surface 2 Specs:
Surface Pro 2 |
Surface 2 |
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Operating system |
Windows 8.1 Pro with one-month trial for new Microsoft Office 365 customers |
Windows RT 8.1 with Microsoft Office 2013 RT versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote and Outlook. Works exclusively with apps available in the Windows Store. |
Exterior |
10.81” x 6.81” x 0.53” |
10.81” x 6.79” x 0.35” |
Storage |
64 GB, 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB3 |
32 GB; 64 GB1 |
Display |
10.6″ ClearType Full HD display |
10.6″ ClearType Full HD display |
Pen input |
Pen input and pen (included with purchase) Pen digitizer features 1,024 levels of pressure sensitivity |
N/A |
CPU |
Fourth-generation Intel Core i5-4200U (1.6 GHz with Intel Turbo Boost up to 2.6 GHz) with Intel HD Graphics 4400 TPM 1.2 (Trusted Platform Module – for Bitlocker Encryption) |
NVIDIA Tegra 4 (T40) 1.7GHz quad core |
Wireless |
Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n) |
Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n) |
Battery |
42 W-h |
Up to 10 hours of video playback 7–15 days idle life |
Cameras and A/V |
720p HD front- and rear-facing cameras |
3.5MP front-facing camera 5MP rear-facing camera 1080p video capture Stereo speakers (digitally enhanced for fuller sound) Two microphones (with noise cancellation) |
Ports |
Full-size USB 3.0 |
Full-size USB 3.0 MicroSDXC card reader Headset jack HD video out port Cover port |
Sensors |
Ambient light sensor |
Ambient light sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Magnetometer |
Power supply |
48W power supply (including 5W USB for accessory charging) |
24W power supply |
Warranty |
One-year limited hardware 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 |
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 |
Some of you have been waiting for information on the new Surface 2 tablets. The Surface 2 launch has been very exciting for many of us. We will talk about the individual improvements and what they mean to you in the very near future. Just wanted you to have the spec information ASAP.
Also, here’s a slideshow showing some of the features of the new Surface 2 tablets
Pro-orders will begin tomorrow! Stay tuned for more info on pricing, improvements, and more.
Joanna-