Microsoft Surface Pro 2 Review: Specs Tablet With Full Windows 8.1 Pro Has ‘Heart Of A Laptop’, Supply Runs Out Again As New Year Dawns

Microsoft Surface Pro 2 review: The Windows 8.1 Pro powered tablet has all the power of a laptop with the aesthetics and weight of a tablet. And as the New Year Dawn’s, the 64GB, 128 GB and 256GB version of the Surface Pro 2 is out of stock again. Based on our records, this the second time the Microsoft Store has experienced shortage of the Pro 2 variants.

Microsoft claims that the Surface Pro 2 is “The only tablet to replace your laptop.” According to Microsoft, it has a “Heart of a laptop. Body of a tablet.” and is designed for the power user who doesn’t stand still.” But what many thought would take aback many is its steep $899 for an entry-level model, but based on the demand, the price doesn’t seem to be a barrier any longer.

SPECS
In a review by Phone Arena, it noted that the Surface Pro 2 has the same 10.6” display like its predecessor. The ClearType display has a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels but only has a pixel density of 208 ppi. Despite the ppi, the tech site said that the display has 46% better color accuracy and record low reflectivity. Powered by a core i5 processor, the Microsoft Surface Pro 2 makes strides in battery life compared to its predecessor. The Surface Pro 2 is also much quieter.

The tablet is also equipped with a 1 megapixel camera, 4GB of RAM memory and starts at 64GB of built-in storage. For a tablet, the Surface Pro 2 has a lot of RAM power and for storage, has other variants that allows up to 512GB in storage - almost as much as an all-in-one or desktop PC.

PROS & CONS
According to CNET huge plus for the Windows 8.1 Pro table is its faster speed and longer battery life. Compared to its predecessor, Surface Pro, the keyboard cover has also improved with backlit keys and is coupled with some of the best accessories for a tablet.

Phone Arena cites the Surface Pro 2’s low pixel density screen (as mentioned earlier), lack of a GPS and the tablet’s camera lacking autofocus and flash as some of the mishaps for this gadget. The thick and heavy look of the Surface Pro 2 and the keyboard cover being sold separately are two main minuses for the Surface Pro 2 in CNET’s review.

VERDICT

The Surface Pro 2, no matter how you put it is still a very useful device. The main barrier to this unit initially is the price, because it meets a lot of competition from ultraportables and notebooks that have the same capability as the Windows-powered tablet. However, based on the constant shortages Microsoft is experiencing with its supply, the only barrier from getting a Surface Pro 2 from a consumer’s point of view is its availability.