Microsoft Surface Pro 2
The
Surface Pro 2's display may not have received an upgrade, but then it didn't
need one. It's still a fine IPS panel that helps bring Windows 8.1's colorful
and vibrant nature to life. The tablet itself is easier to use thanks to
improved keyboard covers - even the Touch Cover 2 will prove more than adequate
for most this time around.The Microsoft Surface Pro 2 is a faster,
longer-battery-life version of the original model, upgraded with a current-gen
Haswell processor. The keyboard cover is also improved with backlit keys, and
is among the best tablet accessories ever devised.The Surface Pro 2 is a very
tough product to judge, which is what makes it interesting. The good news is
Microsoft has sorted out the most serious issue with the first version: the
battery life. At around eight hours, the Surface Pro 2 mixes it with the
Ultrabooks like the Samsung Ativ Book 9 Plus and Sony VAIO Pro 13, even if it
still falls a little short of 'tablet class' battery life.
But, The Surface Pro
2 remains stubbornly thick and heavy compared with some sleeker competitors.
The base 64GB version may leave you starved for storage, and the keyboard
cover, practically required, should be included instead of sold separately.
The bottom line:
Microsoft's subtly updated Windows 8.1 tablet feels more like Surface Pro 1.5
-- improved battery life and better accessories make it a worthwhile (albeit
pricey) laptop replacement, but it's still not an iPad-level category killer. Specifications
Display type10.6 nm
RAM4 GB
ProcessorIntel 4th
Gen Core i5
Dimensions
(WxDxH)10.8 in x 0.53 in x 6.8 in
Weight2 lbs Price $899 VS Lenovo ThinkPad Twist The
ThinkPad Twist has great Lenovo construction, a responsive touch screen, and a
center hinge for flipping into tablet mode, all for a very reasonable price.The
Twist has an uncommon size 12.5-inch screen, and at 1.6 kg is heavy for an
Ultrabook of this size, let alone a tablet that usually weighs much less than
half that.The ThinkPad Twist has a third-generation Intel Core i5-3317U
processor, 4GB of RAM (3.82GB usable), and a 500GB HDD spinning at 7200rpm
alongside a 24GB SSD caching drive. The Twist also has built-in Wi-Fi
802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, and a slot for a SIM card, for users who want to
be connected.
But, The screen accelerometer can have a mind of its own, flipping into
portrait view randomly. Battery life is merely OK, and the screen resolution is
low for a modern laptop/tablet convertible.
The
bottom line: Slightly less conservative-feeling than the average ThinkPad, the
well-made ThinkPad Twist offers one of the better tablet modes from the first
wave of Windows 8 convertibles.
Windows 8 (64-bit);
1.7GHz Intel Core i5-3317U; 4GB DDR3 SDRAM 1,600MHz; 32MB (Dedicated) Intel HD
4000; 500GB Hitachi 7,200rpm
Specifications
ProcessorIntel 3rd
Gen Core i5i5-3317U / 1.7 GHz ( 2.6 GHz ) ( Dual-Core )
Memory4 GB
Hard Drive500 GB -
Serial ATA-300 - 7200 rpm
Operating
SystemMicrosoft Windows 8English / MUI
Display Type12.5 in
IPS
Max Resolution1366 x
768 ( HD )
Graphics
ProcessorIntel HD Graphics 4000
Optical
DriveNone
Price;$749.99
to $899.99
VS Microsoft Surface Pro Making
your mind up about the Surface Pro is less about what it is and what it does
and more about what you want out of a tablet. As a hybrid PC it's an undeniable
compromise - but that's no bad thing.The Microsoft Surface Pro fits a full
ultrabook experience in a compact 10-inch tablet. Thanks to the ingenious Type
and Touch covers, it offers a comfortable interface and typing experience. The
clean, crisp design and sharp 1080p screen rise above the competition.
But, The battery life
is disappointing, and more ports would be nice. The 64GB model barely has any
free storage. It costs as much as a regular laptop, especially because the cool
keyboard cover isn't included by default.
The bottom line: The
Surface Pro's gutsy design successfully reinvents the Windows 8 laptop by
cramming an ultrabook experience into the body of a 10-inch tablet. Those
wanting to go all-in on the tablet experience won't regret buying the Surface
Pro, but we're holding out for a future, more polished generation of the
device.
Windows 8 Pro
(64-bit); 1.7GHz IntelCore i5; 4GB DDR3 SDRAM 1,600MHz; 32MB (Sharedl) Intel HD
4000; 128GB Micron SSD Specifications
Release date02/9/13
Display type10.6
inColor TFT active matrix - Yes
OSMicrosoft Windows 8
Pro
RAM4 GB
Processor3rd Gen Core
i5Intel
Wireless
connectivityIEEE 802.11nIEEE 802.11bIEEE 802.11aIEEE 802.11g
Dimensions
(WxDxH)0.53 in10.8 in 6.8 in
Weight903 g
Price;$899.99
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