Microsoft Announces Surface 2 on September 23
The surface, in particular for the RT version, will not be remembered as one of the greatest achievements of Microsoft. Nevertheless, it was a great challenge, undertaken during the transition to company “device services” and even going against its traditional partners themselves. In Redmond do not throw in the towel and will relaunch on September 23 with the Surface 2, which will be launched in New York.
You do not expect major changes in the design: the attentions are all inside. The Surface 2, which should lose the suffix RT, will remain on nVidia Tegra platform, in its fourth version with 4 core ARM Cortex-A15 core plus a “resting” for light activity. The RAM is expected to remain at an altitude of 2 GB, while the USB port passed finally to the standard 3.0.
Another big improvement is the screen, which will go to full HD resolution. In addition to internal storage, you can take advantage of the microSD slot for additional 64 GB maximum. The battery should have a stated life of 8 hours and there will be dual camera, Bluetooth 4.0 and Wi-Fi connectivity.
Turning to the Surface Pro 2, will relatively less novelty, since between the two models is already in the current version of the more ” bodywork ” and appreciated. The most significant change will be to move to Haswell, along with an edition with 8 GB of RAM pre-installed.
For both tablets, Microsoft has worked to improve the user experience with a new support adjustable in two positions. In terms of accessories, you will find a new cover with integrated extra battery and a docking station, the latter only for the Surface Pro 1 and 2 with a set of additional USB ports so you can connect multiple devices. Windows 8 respectively in RT and Pro edition, will be directly preloaded. Remain a mystery for now total prices, in the hope for those concerned that the company opts for a more aggressive strategy than the one that initially accompanied the inaugural models.
The Surface 2 will represent a turning point for Microsoft in order to fight on equal terms with Apple, Google and Samsung? Given the date of the event, it will not take much to get a clearer idea.
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