Testseek.com have collected 223 expert reviews of the Microsoft Surface G2 10.6 inch and the average rating is 75%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Microsoft Surface G2 10.6 inch.
December 2013
(75%)
223 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(60%)
6 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Excellent construction
Smart
Easy-to-Use OS
Office Suite
SkyDrive
Good value
Sharp display
Speedy performance
Long lasting battery life
It remains an excellently built device
Decent performance
Nice screen
Comes with Office
Now including Outlook
The kickstand is legitimately useful
Sturdy design
Great screen quality
Decent performance and battery life
Good at work and home (with an addon keyboard cover)
Great battery life
Beautiful
High-res screen
Improved kickstand
Gorgeous display
Powerful processor
Long battery life
Excellent front camera
Responsive screen
Strong
Touch/Type Covers work well
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
Sharp
Brilliant 1080p screen
Stellar battery life and smoother performance
Improved two-stage kickstand
Improves upon a great design with high-res display and improved kickstand. Faster performance thanks to Nvidia Tegra 4 processor. All-day battery lasts more than 14 hours. Comes with Office RT 2013 (now with Outlook)
Best of Skype package
And 200GB SkyD
Great hardware
Great performance
Innovative design and features
Super keyboard accessory
Valuable included software
Includes Office 2013
TypeCover 2 keyboard is actually usable.
Great hardware design
Beautiful display
Fast performance
Thinner and lighter
Sturdier kickstand
Well-crafted
Premium design
Sharper display
Great viewing angles
Full-sized USB port
Fast SoC
Good Full HD display
Excellent build quality
Micro SDXC slot
Good speaker location
Low surface temperatures
Office 2013 RT
Cover improves productivity
One year free Skype to landlines
Two years 200 GB SkyDrive storage
Good VoIP qualitie
The editors didn't like
Buggy
Desktop Mode
Content consumption not center stage
Price does not include a TouchCover 2
Bottom Line
If you love Microsoft
Windows and
Especially all things Windows 8
This is your ultimate do everything tablet. However
If you want a mobile
No autofocus with camera
We have to wait until next year to get a version with integrated LTE
Need to buy an addon keyboard to use Office comfortably
Some major omissions in the app store
Specifications
Processor quadcore 1.7GHz Nvidia Tegra 4 (T40)
Storage 32GB or 64GB
Memory 2GB
Screen 10.6in. 1
920 x 1
080
169 aspect ratio
5point m
Too few distinguishing upgrade features
Desktop remains in Windows RT 8.1
Apps ecosystem continues to stumble
Limited app selection
Still relatively heavy
Underwhelming rear camera
Pricey compared with full Windows 8.1 hybrids
Windows RT still lacks apps
Convoluted user experience
OS takes up a lot of storage
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 v
Windows RT is arguably a more problematic OS now than it was last year
App selection is better
But still far from great
Keyboard costs (too much) extra
TouchCover and TypeCover keyboards sold separately. App selection is still (relatively) small. Windows RT 8.1 is still limited and confusing
Still somewhat limited app ecosystem
Pricey but not Apple pricey
Weak app store
Keyboard not included
Disappointing battery life
Weak
Frustrating app ecosystem
Awkward hardware for any use case
Still not really a hybrid device
Windows Store is growing
But still has holes
More expensive than tablets running full Windows
Main camera has problems with the focus on macro shots
Published: 2013-10-09, Author: Luke , review by: gizmodo.com.au
Abstract: I think the highest compliment you can pay a vendor is not one about the quality of its products, not one about its staff or its stores. It's telling them that they listen, and thanking them for doing so. Today's thanks goes out to Microsoft, for listenin...
Full HD, 10.6in display, Redesigned kickstand with two angles, Upgraded internals
Limited Windows RT app ecosystem, No 4G model available
Microsoft has announced the second generation of its Surface RT tablet, simply called the Surface 2. It now boasts a full HD screen, features updated internals and has a new two-stage kickstand aimed to make it easier to use on your lap...
Published: 2013-11-06, Author: Courtney , review by: futurefive.co.nz
10.6” ClearType Full HD display can now render 1080p videos for playback. 5 point multitouch, USB 3.0 Port for faster transfer, Increase camera resolutions, Thinner and lighter than its predeccesor, 10 hours video playback, 715 days idle time, Kickstand n
Covers are sold separately and aren't cheap, Account creation required to get the most out of Windows 8, including application downloads, updates and use of most of their applications, If you're a multiple device user, you might find features in their app
Microsoft Office 2013 RT included, Full HD screen, Attractive, sturdy build, Dual-position kickstand, Optional Touch and Type Cover keyboards are brilliant
App range remains limited compared to iOS or Android, Internet Explorer the only web browser available, Not as stable on the lap as a real laptop
A top-quality productivity tool that – despite running RT as opposed to full-blown Windows 8 – could replace a full-blown laptop for many professionals and students...
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Published: 2020-08-03, Author: Samuel , review by: theguardian.com
comfortable, well made, great controls, aptX, solid Bluetooth connectivity, USBC, 3.5mm socket, adjustable noise cancelling/ambient sound, good sound, good battery life, fast pair
no AAC support, only fold flat, noise cancelling and sound not quite as good as rivals
The Surface Headphones 2 improve on the first generation Microsoft headphones in every way.They're more comfortable, last longer on a charge, have improved noise cancelling and sound better. They still have the excellent turn-dial and touch controls, and...
Published: 2019-04-18, Author: Samuel , review by: theguardian.com
beautiful industrial design, huge and gorgeous screen, Surface Pen and Dial support, snappy performance, fullsize SD card slot, USBC, Windows Hello
super expensive, only seventh gen Intel mobile chips, older graphics processor, no Thunderbolt 3, no HDR support, not upgradable
The Surface Studio 2 is a beautiful, amazing computer in a class all of its own. It's one of those machines that makes you envious when you see it on other people's desks, a true hero product.For consumers the Surface Studio 2 is a hard sell, simply becau...
Published: 2014-10-03, Author: Chris , review by: reviewed.com
A solid Microsoft tablet finally surfaces.It's easy to pooh-pooh the first iteration of a line of tablets, especially since they usually have a lot of rough edges to smooth out. With the Surface 2, Microsoft heard the critiques and addressed old issues. T...
Great build quality, Useful two position kickstand, Full size USB port, Micro SD slot, 4G built in (Micro SIM), Great full HD screen with decent viewing angles
The limitations of Windows RT eventually becomes the main downside, The angular nature of the Surface isn't the most ergonomic, The cameras aren't the best
8Screenproof screen protector for Z2 reviewThe next Microsoft Android phone is apparently coming soon...
Published: 2014-05-21, Author: Mike , review by: pocket-lint.com
Great screen, Outlook now on board and works, microSD expansion, decent battery life, good prospect for business users, a step up compared to the original, Marketplace will continue to grow
Windows RT a confused experience, naming convention is odd, lacks app support of rivals, odd aspect ratio for a tablet, need to add a keyboard for best experience as virtual keys obscure view, no mobile connectivity
Surface 2 might be thinner, lighter and faster than before - but only just on all counts. And as much as those three words might read well on page, the latest Microsoft offering is, above all, a confusing prospect. Why? Because it's not full Window...
Published: 2014-05-15, Author: Dave , review by: wired.co.uk
Sturdy build, tough twopoint kickstand, fine screen, terrific keyboard covers, fullsize USB 3.0 port, good battery life, 4G
Limited apps in Windows Store, expensive jump to 4G
Adding 4G connectivity gives extra mobile capability to the Surface 2, but considering the specs are more or less exactly the same, there's a pretty steep price to pay. A bargain it ain't, but it's a solidly built device with a good range of features an...
