Microsoft Surface Pro 2 Release Date Set for Oct. 22
The Microsoft Surface Pro 2 release date will be Oct. 22.
The company unveiled the new high-end tablet along with the Surface 2 model this week.
The Surface 2 functions as a successor to the Surface RT tablet and features a Tegra 4 processor, a 1920x1080 resolution display, and 25 percent more battery life. Other features on the device include an adjustable kickstand, lighter body, USB 3.0 and Microsoft's full Office software.
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The Surface Pro 2 is the successor to the original Pro model and comes with an Intel Haswell processor that boosts graphics performance by 50 percent and battery life by 75 percent. Overall performance is said to be up by 20 percent and it comes with 8GB of memory with the same form factor as the original.
A new Touch Cover will be released with both tablets that boasts additional sensors, new gestures, a thinner design, and backlighting. Microsoft is also launching the new Power cover that is designed to add additional battery life to both devices. The Touch Cover retails for $119 and the Power Cover runs between $150-$200.
The Surface 2 is priced at $449 and will be a direct competitor for Apple's next-generation full-sized iPad. The Surface Pro 2 is $899 making it a valid competitor for the MacBook Air which starts out around $999. The company will also continue to sell the original Surface RT for a new price of $349.
Microsoft has already had a tough time competing with Apple with the original versions of the Surface. The Windows device has several advantages over Apple and Android including the ability to run programs instead of apps only. However; the device still suffers from lack of popularity among buyers.
Microsoft will begin accepting pre-orders for the Surface models on Sept. 24 and will ship them Oct. 22.
