Besides Surface Pro 2 , Microsoft also introduced the Surface 2 - Windows RT version 8.1 . Surface 2 is pretty much upgraded from the version launched Surface RT 1 year ago . The first is called Microsoft RT
was eliminated , now just is not Surface 2 RT 2 . Design is also refine , thinner and lighter weight machines . Chassis continuously made VaporMG material ( magnesium), but the black side , Microsoft has added silver options . Behind , the stand ( kickstand ) also improved with 2 open mode , which allows manipulation with a virtual keyboard and better viewing angle .
Regarding configuration , Surface 2 continue using NVidia Tegra 4 CPU , 4 GB RAM and especially screen has been upgraded from 1366 x 768 resolution of previous generations to Full HD 1080p . Camera front and rear is also improved with resolution of 3.5 MP , respectively , and 5 MP . In addition to design and configuration , accessories indispensable Touch Cover 2 Surface 2 is also improved significantly . The touch keyboard is already thinner than 1/3 compared to the original version , with much higher sensitivity than the sensor and the integrated trackpad gesture of support for Windows RT 8.1 . Meanwhile , Type 2 Cover with the physical keyboard has been redesigned with the space between the keys larger , thinner and provide higher productivity typing . Both second generation keyboard are backlit backlighting .
Price of Surface 2 starts at $ 449 , shipping on October 22 next . Customers who bought Surface 2 also donated 200 GB SkyDrive storage for 2 years .
Display: 10.1 " ClearType Full HD 1080p ;
CPU : 1.7 GHz NVidia Tegra 4 ;
RAM : 4 GB ;
Memory: 32/64 GB ;
Interface : USB 3.0 , microHDMI .