Microsoft announced the next generation of its tablet surface.Same appearance but boosted performance, the Surface 2 and Surface Pro 2 include both the latest generation processors in addition to the new version of Windows 8.1.
Not surprisingly, Microsoft yesterday announced its second generation of tablets despite the limited success of its first surface. And besides, there is not brought great changes. Let it rather provided the minimum we expect for both models it has decided to extend while eradicating any reference to Windows RT. A marketing decision understandable given the many criticisms that has earned its simplified OS tablet. He then presented us with the Microsoft Surface 2, while the x86 model retains its "Pro" label.
Microsoft Surface 2
In addition to a new generation processor, namely the Nvidia Tegra 4, the new Microsoft tablet has been equipped with a new display sporting a diagonal of 10.6 "for a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. We do n nevertheless' expected no less at a time when the competition boasts higher resolutions, for a while now in the Apple case elsewhere. Surface 2 retains its strengths in the first hour, which is a standard port and USB his crutch now offering two positions for comfort. This is not in fact the only part of the design of the area found since silver frame aside, the two generations look exactly like trait. Which is not so bad considering the quality of production of the first model exceptionable!
Another novelty of this area lies in its two software package. Windows RT in the following Windows update 8.1 when Microsoft decided to reward its users "Best of Skype," a free pass granting them a year of WiFi Hotspot and international calls. Add to that 200 GB of storage space available on the Sky drive. Count € 439 for the 32GB model
Microsoft Surface Pro 2
The Pro model is different as always by its operating system uncompromising Windows version 8.1 and now powered by an Intel Core i5 1.6GHz processor fourth generation. Mean by that that the chip operates its Haswell architecture, performance and the key to increased autonomy. A Turbo Boost mode will also reach frequencies up to 2.6 GHz him. It will rely on the Intel HD Graphics 4400 for graphics. With this, the user can opt for a memory with a capacity of between 4 and 8 GB of RAM, while storage space will be to 64/128/256/512 GB choice.
No significant change since outside the area 2 Pro also retains the design of the old model, except for its improved stand, in addition to its FHD screen (1920 x 1080 pixels) 10.6 "Microsoft. Deliver the tablet with the same offers that the ARM model for Skype and Skydive. Allow at least € 879 for this model.
Touch Cover, Type Cover ... Cover and Power
Microsoft always aims to offer its Surface 2 with a real alternative to ultra portables. Several cover-keyboards will therefore again offered. His Touch Cover gaining finesse as well as its type which adopts Cover plus a back light. The U.S. giant also announced a new Power Cover Cover soberly called in reference to the battery team. This is supposed to greatly improve the autonomy of tablets. Count € 119.99 for the least expensive of the three, a budget already.
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