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December 2013
(75%)
223 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(60%)
6 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Thin but solid industrial build
Two kickstand positions are welcome additions
Microsoft Office included
Kickstand & keyboard combo
Vivid display
Useful multitasking
At first glance
There's not much difference between the Surface 2 and its predecessor. Aside from the slight colour change (it's now got a silver finish)
It's still pretty much the same as the rest of the Surface family
An attractive
Minimal
Solid tablet with a pop-out kickstand. It’s slimmer and lighter than the first model though
Measuring up at a svelte 8.89mm thick
While the kickstand
Solid build
Great optional Touch Cover/Keyboard
Decent picture quality
Comes with Microsoft Office pre-installed
Great screen
Outlook now on board and works
MicroSD expansion
Decent battery life
Good prospect for business users
A step up compared to the original
Marketplace will continue to grow
Gorgeous 1080p screen
Improved kickstand
Excellent range of keyboards
Tegra 4 + Windows 8.1 = usable as an ad-hoc laptop
Display
Responsiveness
Office 2013 Suite
Battery life
Front camera
Topnotch design and finish
Stand
Type Cover 2 is great
And essential to get the most out of the Surface
Beautiful industrial design
Huge and gorgeous screen
Surface Pen and Dial support
Snappy performance
Fullsize SD card slot
USBC
Windows Hello
Comfortable
Well made
Great controls
AptX
Solid Bluetooth connectivity
3.5mm socket
Adjustable noise cancelling/ambient sound
Good sound
Good battery life
Fast pair
Sturdy build
Tough twopoint kickstand
Fine screen
Terrific keyboard covers
Fullsize USB 3.0 port
Improved battery life
Type Cover is outstanding
Very good colour
Contrast and brightness
Slick
Fast and responsive
4G
Great build quality
Useful two position kickstand
Full size USB port
Micro SD slot
4G built in (Micro SIM)
Great full HD screen with decent viewing angles
Great design and feel
Magnetic Type Cover rocks
Kickstand works great and has two angles
Improved Start screen and Windows Store
Great new high resolution display
Faster performance thanks to Tegra 4 CPU
All
Day battery lasts almost 15 hours
The editors didn't like
1080p screen lags behind other tablets
Same rehashed design
No LTE option
Barren Windows Store
Desktop mode
16
9 ratio not great on tablet
The Surface 2 still isn't sure what it's supposed to be. It's a tablet/laptop hybrid that wants to be both
But only partially succeeds in either. While Office is bundled
It's not a touch-optimised version
Meaning you'll have to use either the Touch or Type Covers to get work done - making it more laptop than tablet. But as it's also a Windows RT machine
You won't have access to all the legacy
Lack of apps
Windows RT still feels confused and muddled
No legacy app support
Limited developer support
No LTE
Very heavy for a device designed primarily as a tablet
Disappointing sound quality
App store is limited
Can be unwieldy
Windows RT a confused experience
Naming convention is odd
Lacks app support of rivals
Odd aspect ratio for a tablet
Need to add a keyboard for best experience as virtual keys obscure view
No mobile connectivity
Restricted to Windows RT apps
Gets expensive with a Touch/Type Cover
Not enough apps at Windows Store (not even big ones like Facebook and YouTube)
Too few games & mediocre gaming performance
Screen borders still too wide
Poor quality rear camera
Proprietary port for charging
It's lighter than the Surface RT... but st
Super expensive
Only seventh gen Intel mobile chips
Older graphics processor
No Thunderbolt 3
No HDR support
Not upgradable
No AAC support
Only fold flat
Noise cancelling and sound not quite as good as rivals
Limited apps in Windows Store
Windows RT still confusing in places
Dreadful speakers
Too few quality tablet apps
Expensive jump to 4G
The limitations of Windows RT eventually becomes the main downside
The angular nature of the Surface isn't the most ergonomic
Beautiful screen; Well designed machine; Kickstand has two settings; Battery is decent;
Runs Windows RT, which means it doesn't run regular Windows apps despite it looking like a Windows tablet; Still not many apps available on the Windows Store;
Microsoft's sequel to its first tablet isn't a bad one, and certainly has a lot of things going for it. It's good looking, well designed, and comes with a very nice screen. It even looks like it should be able to handle a lot of apps, but there's the catc...
Thin but solid build, Two kickstand positions, Great performance, Microsoft Office included
1080p screen lags behind other tablets, App selection limited, So lack of desktop apps still a problem, No LTE option
Microsoft is making some of the best PC hardware around and Surface 2 is an even better example of the combination tablet-you-can-use-like-a-notebook than the first Surface. The new screen, the improved kickstand, the much-better battery life and softwar...
Full HD, 10.6in display, Redesigned kickstand with two angles, Upgraded internals
Limited Windows RT app ecosystem, No 4G model available
Microsoft has announced the second generation of its Surface RT tablet, simply called the Surface 2. It now boasts a full HD screen, features updated internals and has a new two-stage kickstand aimed to make it easier to use on your lap...
Published: 2013-10-22, Author: Eric , review by: gizmodo.com.au
Probably not. The better screen, better camera, and better processor help make the Surface 2 a much more compelling tablet than the Surface RT, but it's not quite as compelling as the competition while still costing more...
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Published: 2013-10-21, Author: Eric , review by: cnet.com.au
The Microsoft Surface 2 has a sturdy build, smooth gaming performance, and high-quality cameras. Windows RT 8.1 is easier to use than before, and the built-in photo-editing tools and Xbox Music are fantastic features. Office 2013 is included for free, and
App support still lags behind competitors, and Windows RT is still incompatible with legacy programs. It's too easy to mistakenly push the tablet into its lower stance, and the touch pad on the Type Cover 2 isn't as comfortable as it was on the previous v
The Microsoft Surface 2 is great for getting work done, but those looking for extensive app support (beyond Office) will find top Apple, Android, and Amazon tablets to be better options....
Abstract: Computers Mobiles Tablets DateOctober 16, 2013 - 1:23PM reading now (15) Read later It's a major overhaul, but can Microsoft's second-gen tablet succeed where the original Surface RT failed? After you'd think that Microsoft might be ready...
Published: 2013-10-09, Author: Luke , review by: gizmodo.com.au
Abstract: I think the highest compliment you can pay a vendor is not one about the quality of its products, not one about its staff or its stores. It's telling them that they listen, and thanking them for doing so. Today's thanks goes out to Microsoft, for listenin...
Full HD, 10.6in display, Redesigned kickstand with two angles, Upgraded internals
Limited Windows RT app ecosystem, No 4G model available
Microsoft has announced the second generation of its Surface RT tablet, simply called the Surface 2. It now boasts a full HD screen, features updated internals and has a new two-stage kickstand aimed to make it easier to use on your lap...
Published: 2013-11-06, Author: Courtney , review by: futurefive.co.nz
10.6” ClearType Full HD display can now render 1080p videos for playback. 5 point multitouch, USB 3.0 Port for faster transfer, Increase camera resolutions, Thinner and lighter than its predeccesor, 10 hours video playback, 715 days idle time, Kickstand n
Covers are sold separately and aren't cheap, Account creation required to get the most out of Windows 8, including application downloads, updates and use of most of their applications, If you're a multiple device user, you might find features in their app
Microsoft Office 2013 RT included, Full HD screen, Attractive, sturdy build, Dual-position kickstand, Optional Touch and Type Cover keyboards are brilliant
App range remains limited compared to iOS or Android, Internet Explorer the only web browser available, Not as stable on the lap as a real laptop
A top-quality productivity tool that – despite running RT as opposed to full-blown Windows 8 – could replace a full-blown laptop for many professionals and students...
