Nokia Lumia 2520 Nokia’s new
tablet, the Lumia 2520, changes that up a bit. The Finnish manufacturer’s first
tablet, a direct competitor to Microsoft’s Surface 2, has a big trick up its
sleeve: it’s only available with built-in LTE, which isn’t even yet an option
on the Surface line. It’s available from Verizon and AT&T now, starting at
$399 with a data-plan agreement. The 2520 is designed to be completely and
entirely mobile, a tablet you bring everywhere and do everything with.The Nokia
Lumia 2520 features fast gaming performance and LTE support out of the box.
Xbox Music is an incredibly robust streaming app, and Nokia Music allows you to
listen to songs you don't own without an Internet connection. It includes the
full version of Office.There's an 8,120mAh battery inside the 2520, which Nokia
reckons will give an impressive 25 days of standby time. It put up a good fight
in general use too. I was easily able to get a day of mixed use from the slate
and if you're more cautious, you can eke it out over a few days.At 1920 x 1080
pixels, the Lumia 2520’s LCD screen is gorgeous and gets plenty bright. Gorilla
Glass 2 covers it so the 2520 can withstand some light abuse. On the inside is
a top-notch ARM tablet. It runs on Qualcomm’s industry-leading Snapdragon 800
quad-core processor, running at 2.2GHz. 2GB of RAM, a MicroSD card slot capable
of holding a 64GB card, and 32GB of internal file storage are included.
But, It's thicker and heavier than
recent tablets, and its pointy corners are distracting. The screen has a yellow
tint, storage expansion is only accessible with a key or paperclip, and the
keyboard accessory isn't as comfortable to type on as the Surface 2's.
The bottom line: Unless you want a
Windows RT tablet with cellular connection, skip the Lumia 2520 and get the
Surface 2 instead. Specifications
Display type10.1 in
OSMicrosoft Windows 8.1 RT
ProcessorQualcomm Snapdragon 2.2 GHz
Wireless connectivity4G LTE
Dimensions (WxDxH)10.5 in x 0.35 in
x 6.6 in
Weight1.35 lbs Price:$399.99 VS Microsoft Surface 2 The Microsoft Surface 2 is a definite upgrade over 2012's Surface RT.
It's faster, with a sharper screen, and houses better cameras.The Microsoft
Surface 2 has a sturdy build, smooth gaming performance, and high-quality
cameras. Windows RT 8.1 is easier to use than before, and the built-in
photo-editing tools and Xbox Music are fantastic features. Office 2013 is
included for free, and thanks to a new kickstand angle, the tablet is less
likely to fall off your lap.
But, App support still lags behind
competitors, and Windows RT is still incompatible with legacy programs. It's
too easy to mistakenly push the tablet into its lower stance, and the touch pad
on the Type Cover 2 isn't as comfortable as it was on the previous
version.
Performance: Using the
Surface 2 feels fast and responsive, which wasn't the case with the original
Surface. This is borne out when browsing the web, as can be seen in an average
SunSpider JavaScript score of 496.2ms. That's a very good score for a tablet.
Where the Surface always performed
was in gaming, and the Surface 2 is no exception. Running the onscreen Egypt HD
2.5 graphics benchmark the Surface 2 achieved a respectable score of 33fps.
Running the 3D Mark Ice Storm Extreme benchmark the Surface 2 scored an average
of 8432, Ice Storm Unlimited averaged out at 12,787. These are very healthy
scores that reflect our experience of a zippy machine even when running
multiple processes.
Here the Surface 2 doesn’t
disappoint. Microsoft claims 10 hours on a full charge, and we can’t fault its
estimate. We spent a whole day using the Surface 2 on and off, using it to
write, browse the internet and stream videos, and still had a comfortable
20-30% spare by the end of the day.
Our only real complaint here is that
the auto-brightness system typically sets the screen a little dimmer than is
comfortable, which means you’re constantly fiddling with it manually. The
bottom line: The Microsoft Surface 2 is great for getting work done, but those
looking for extensive app support (beyond Office) will find top Apple, Android,
and Amazon tablets to be better options. Specifications
Release date10/22/13
Display type10.6 in
OSMicrosoft Windows 8.1 RT
RAM2 GB
ProcessorNVidia Tegra 4
Wireless connectivityBluetooth
4.0Wi-fi 802.11a/b/g/n
Dimensions (WxDxH)10.81 in x 0.35 in
x 6.81 in
Weight1.49 lbs
Price:$449.99
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