Microsoft Surface 2 and Surface Pro 2 priced and released
Microsoft has unveiled its latest Surface tablets, the Surface 2 and the Surface Pro 2. All varieties of both tablets are available for pre-order now from Microsoft, and are being offered alongside a variety of different accessories. Earlier this month, it was revealed that 11,000 Delta airlines pilots will be using the Surface 2.
The Surface 2 features a 10.6-inch ClearType Full HD display that can render 1080p videos. Other improvements include a USB boost to 3.0 for faster data transfer rates, and a higher camera increase at 3.5-megapixels on the front and 5-megapixels on the back. Both cameras can record 1080p videos. Not surprisingly, the slate is loaded with Windows 8.1 RT, and is both lighter and thinner than the original surface.
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The Surface Pro 2, meanwhile, has been similarly improved over the original version, with a fourth-generation Intel Core i5 processor promising to bring about a 75-percent boost in battery life. Up to 8GB of RAM are possible, with 64GB/128GB models offering 4GB of memory and 256GB/512GB Surface Pro 2 models offer 8GB of memory.
The Surface 2 is being offered in 32GB and 64GB models, with the pricing starting at $449 USD. The Surface Pro 2, meanwhile, starts at $899 USD, with the storage options being listed above. Along with the new slates are a variety of accessories, including the Touch Cover 2 and Type Cover 2, a Power Cover, Docking Station for the Pro 2, and a Wireless Adapter for the Typing Cover.
SOURCE: PR Newswire