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October 21, 2013 08:00 am GMT

Field Testing Microsoft's New Surface 2, And Surface Pro 2 Tablet Hybrids

Microsoft has two new Surface tablets that are currently up for preorder, and a crop of refreshed accessories. I’ve had the Surface 2, Surface Pro 2, and new Touch and Type covers for a few days now, and can report on their performance. The above video clip has all the hardware specifics that you could possibly want. TechCrunch’s previous coverage of the new tablets, including an interview with the team that built them, is worth reading if you have the time. We’ll start with a brief overview of the two devices, and then talk each over each individually. Hardware Roundup The Surface 2 and Surface Pro 2 are a doubling down on the bets that Microsoft made with its first generation hardware: Tablets with kickstands, and attachable keyboards that serve as a case. From that we can infer that Microsoft is confident in its hardware ‘package.’ The Surface Pro 2 has been incrementally improved in a number of ways, but its core value proposition, when compared to its predecessor, is greatly extended battery life. Battery life was the chief complaint that Microsoft cited as guidance when it explained its building of the device. Holistically, the Surface 2 is a more improved device, with changes to its hardware stretching from its screen, cameras, battery life, casing, and so forth. It’s a truly great, light device. Whilst as Starbucks – doing requisite road testing of the Surface 2: low power, bad wi-fi, light, loud noises etc are great friction for getting to know the bones of a computer – it appeared that I had the most attractive device in the shop. The new Touch Cover is a dramatic improvement over the original Touch Cover. If you felt unsure typing on the first generation, the second will be worth checking out. The new Type Cover has a smaller improvement delta over its preceding version. Still, if you demand moving keys, it’s a fine option. That’s the brass tacks of it, let’s dig in. Surface 2 The Surface 2 is more important of the two Surface tablets. The Surface RT was a sales disappointment. Keep in mind that potential success of Windows RT is essentially now predicated on the success of the Surface tablet that runs it. The new Surface 2 must help establish Microsoft as an OEM of note, drive revenue for the company, slow the sagging of the PC market as a

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