microsoft surface 2 and surface 2 pro tablets: what you need to know - battery power storage

On Monday, Microsoft launched a new version of the Windows tablet, the Surface of Windows RT and Surface Pro, adding a 2 after their name and removing RT from the Surface
Although Surface 2 still uses peeling
Turn off the Windows RT operating system.
The tablet improvements are evolving, but we see some real innovation in the newly released accessories.
Find the best models to meet your needs and budget with our tablet purchase guides and ratings.
Although this generation
The two tablets look similar to the original version, and Microsoft has improved specifications in many areas of both versions: As for those innovative accessories, the Surface 2 series is snap-
There is backlight on the keyboard and it feels like the hand is close.
Touch the membrane key on Cover 2 ($120)
Use the pressure sensor matrix to support gesture control and future non-
Eyboard app.
Type Cover 2 ($130)
With a separate tactile key, it is harder and quieter than the previous version.
Power Cover ($200)
Like the Type Cover, but there is a built-in
Additional tablet usage time on battery power.
Bluetooth wireless adapter ($60)
Allows you to use the keyboard remotely.
The docking station can be used for Surface Pro 2 ($200)
It provides a display port connection to the external display, as well as Ethernet, speakers, power supplies and other USB devices.
Microsoft also offers free Internet access for Skype international calls and Skype public Wi-for one yearFi hotspots. (
The Surface tablet is Wi-Fi-only. )
Surface 2 and Surface 2 Pro also receive 200 GB of online cloud storage on Microsoft's SkyDrive service for two years free of charge.
The company also announced a kit for DJs and other music lovers to enjoy.
The kit is compatible with Surface 2, Surface Pro and Surface Pro 2 and works with the new music mix app.
There will be more details next month.
The Surface for 32 GB storage costs $450 and 64 gb storage costs $550.
The cost of 64 gb storage for Surface Pro is $900, the cost of 1,000 GB storage is $128, the cost of 1,300 GB storage is $256, and the cost of 1,800 GB storage is $512.
They can book now and will be out on the store and ship on October 22. —
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