Microsoft Surface Pro 2 Specs, Review: 10.6-inch ClearType Full HD Display, Intel Haswell & Up To 512GB Storage Avail. In Windows 8.1 Pro Tablet; Beautiful & Powerful Tablet

Microsoft Surface Pro 2 specs, review: The Windows 8.1 powered tablet by Microsoft has experienced multiple out of stock statuses for weeks now. There was a point that only the 512GB version is available on MicrosoftStore.com. Even today, a quick search at the online retail store shows that only the 128GB is available, with the rest being out of stock.

Specs of the Microsoft Surface Pro 2 includes the full version of the Windows 8.1 Pro version. The device’s dimension is 10.81 x 6.81 x 0.53 inches and it weights 2 lbs. It has a casing VaporMG and Dark Titanium color. The 64GB and 128GB variant of the device has 4GB RAM and the higher-end 256GB and 512GB variant has 8GB RAM.

Display for the Microsoft Surface Pro 2 is a 10.6-inch ClearType Full HD Display, with a resolution of 1920 x 1080. The tablet has a 4th generation Intel Core i5 Processor or the Intel Haswell processors, and can be idle and powered on for 7-15 days.

CNET praises the faster, longer-battery-life version of the new Windows tablet. It also noted that the keyboard cover is also improved with backlit keys, and is among the best tablet accessories ever devised.

The downside for the unit is that it remains thick and heavy compared to its sleeker competitors. CNET also says that the base version of the unit, at 64GB, may leave you starved for storage. The keyboard cover, which is basically a must have accessory, is also not included and must be purchased separately.

The reviewers at Expert Reviews U.K. says that the Surface Pro 2 maybe expensive, but it is the best Windows tablet. It says that it’s a huge improvement over its predecessor, the Microsoft Surface Pro, and that it’s cheaper than other Ultrabooks and convertibles.

Thanks to its improved battery life and graphics, the Microsoft Surface Pro 2 does seem like an attractive alternative to an ultraportable laptop.