Testseek.co.uk have collected 225 expert reviews of the Microsoft Surface Pro G2 12.3 inch - Intel CPU and the average rating is 79%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Microsoft Surface Pro G2 12.3 inch - Intel CPU.
October 2013
(79%)
225 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(81%)
57 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
790100225
The editors liked
Drastically improved battery life
Solid magnesium body
Expandable 12
15 hour battery life
Incredibly quick and powerful
Build quality is second to none
Much-improved battery life over the first version
Large range of new accessories
New dual-stage Kickstand makes it easier to use on your lap
Solid performance
Windows 8.1
Better kickstand
Excellent screen
Windows 8.1 a better experience
Excellent build quality
MicroSD expansion slot
USB 3.0
Smaller and lighter than Ultrabook competitors
Better battery life than predecessor
Solid build quality
Great performance and battery life by laptop standards
Accurate stylus
Awesome screen
Great processing power
Battery life
7 hours
Quality design and finish
Light weight (930 g as a tablet
1.2 kg with the keyboard attached)
While the size and shape of the Surface Pro haven’t changed much in a year - it’s still the same dazzling 10.6-inch full HD screen attached to a rather hefty slab you wouldn’t want to throw in your bag - we’re pleased to say that what’s under the hood has. The new Intel Haswell 1.6GHz processor and beefy 4GB (or even 8GB) of RAM don’t flinch when it comes to opening memory gobbling apps like Phot
Robust
Gorgeous design
Vastly improved battery life
Everyday computing power to spare
Much better battery life
New kickstand adds flexibility
New touch cover is huge improvement
The most versatile PC you can buy
Cooler and quieter
Sturdy build
Tough twopoint kickstand
Fine screen
Terrific keyboard covers
Fullsize USB 3.0 port
Improved battery life
Ultrabook components
Full 1080p HD display
10
Finger touchscreen
Comes with pressure
Sensitive stylus
The editors didn't like
Heavy
Expensive
Lack of LTE is a shame
Priced way too high to compete with tablets
Keyboard covers are vital but expensive
No lighter or thinner than the original
Charging port is really fiddly to use
Bulky
Battery life not good enough
Poor Touch Cover
Hard to service/upgrade parts
No keyboard included
It's a lot of cash
Chunkier and heavier than many tablet competitors
Stated storage isn't realised (64GB is approx 37GB)
Camera quality
No beefy graphics card on board
Heavy and clunky by tablet standards
Keyboard covers cost an extra £100
Not enough ports
Overheating
We could moan about the lack of tablet-ized apps in the Windows App store
But it’s not a huge issue given the Pro can run all your legacy desktop apps - some of which such as Skype we still prefer to their fullscreen cousins. There are some niggling hardware issues though
Ones you might expect from a relative newcomer but still pains nonetheless
Excellent performance with Intel Haswell processors; Runs proper Windows 8, not that Windows RT thing that hates Windows apps; Supports USB 3.0; Metal build makes it very sturdy; Decent battery life; Stand can be positioned in two ways; Power adaptor can
Very expensive; Only one USB 3.0 port; Keyboard isn't included; Heavy;
While the Surface 2 provided a decent tablet experience that looked like Windows 8 and yet provided virtually none of the compatibility Windows 8 users could hope for, the Surface Pro 2 is a different beast altogether, revealing a solid Windows 8 tabl...
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Published: 2014-01-23, Author: Barry , review by: bit.com.au
Abstract: With unsold stock of the original Surface RT burning a billion-dollar hole in Microsoft's finances, the company needs to make amends. Enter the new Surface Pro 2 and Surface 2 models, which boost the specifications, extend battery life and give Micro...
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Published: 2014-01-15, Author: Barry , review by: itnews.com.au
Abstract: Enter the new Surface Pro 2 and Surface 2, which boost the specifications, extend battery life and give Microsoft a fighting chance of avoiding another expensive write-down.While the two first-generation Surface models were peas in a pod physically, they'...
Published: 2014-01-13, Author: Dan , review by: apcmag.com
Abstract: If you thought Microsoft needed to do something radical to stake its claim in the tablet wars, its new models likely won't impress. The company is sticking to essentially the same strategy as last year, offering up two quite different Windows tablets that...
Abstract: With unsold stock of the original Surface RT burning a billion-dollar hole in Microsoft's finances, the company needs to make amends. Enter the new Surface Pro 2 and Surface 2 models, which boost the specifications, extend battery life and give Microsof...
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Published: 2013-12-05, Author: Alex , review by: fatducktech.com
The Surface Pro 2 is a harder prospect to completely judge. If you want a productivity tablet with a lot of portability, I'd be sorely tempted to opt for something lighter and cheaper such as the Transformer Book T100 or the Toshiba Encore, both of which...
Abstract: Microsoft's struggles with the Surface have been well documented with poor sales of the Surface RT forcing it to write off nearly $US1 billion and slash prices in the process. But Microsoft remains determined to make inroads with the release of the new Su...
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Published: 2013-11-09, Author: Ray , review by: itwire.com
Abstract: Microsoft Surface Pro 2 is ‘THE' tablet of 2013. Quite simply no competitor has eclipsed its design, function, or features – although there are some extremely competent tablets/hybrids coming.First impressions - it is a very nice package. From its classy ...
Published: 2013-11-07, Author: Norman , review by: techgeek.com.au
In general, performs pretty well most of the time, Screen bright and contrasty in all angles, Kickstand makes it perfect for lap or desk use
35 second sleep/wake time where rivals are instanton, Display scaling in Windows 8.1 still quite rough, Outofthebox drivers halfbaked
The PC is dead – long live the new PCThe question of whether you should buy the Surface Pro 2 isn't a question of specs, of performance, or even battery life. The Surface Pro 2 ticks all of those boxes; especially in performance. Ultimately, it's a philo...
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Published: 2013-11-04, Author: Luke , review by: gizmodo.com.au
This device is representative of the hybrid tablet-laptop future that we want. Not only is it still freaking gorgeous to look at, it's running a fully featured operating system, packing in amazing accessories and ports for you to expand your experience. I...
