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.
750100223
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
In terms of hardware, the Microsoft Surface 2 is built for durability and versatility with the capability to use it at as combination tablet PC and laptop. The much improved screen resolution, sturdy kickstand feature with choice of positions, longer batt...
Published: 2013-11-01, Author: Brian , review by: itproportal.com
Great new high resolution display, Faster performance thanks to Tegra 4 CPU, All, day battery lasts almost 15 hours, Improved kickstand
Keyboard covers sold separately, Windows RT 8.1 is still limited
The Microsoft Surface 2's performance, the software, pricing, indeed the whole package represents a big step up from the original Surface RT. If this was the public's first taste of Windows RT, the Surface could have performed much better than the origin...
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Published: 2013-10-31, Author: Barry , review by: alphr.com
Abstract: With unsold stock of the Surface RT burning a billion-dollar hole in Microsoft's finances, the company needs to make amends. Enter the new Surface Pro 2 and Surface 2 models, which boost the specifications, extend battery life and give Microsoft a fightin...
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Published: 2013-10-25, Author: Mark , review by: stuff.tv
Gorgeous 1080p screen, Improved kickstand, excellent range of keyboards, Tegra 4 + Windows 8.1 = usable as an ad-hoc laptop
Restricted to Windows RT apps, Gets expensive with a Touch/Type Cover
VERDICT The Surface 2 is impressive. It's fast enough for most jobs. The screen's great, and so is the case that surrounds it. It's now a very usable ad hoc laptop, thanks to the two-step kickstand and the fixes in Windows 8.1. There are even enough apps ...
Great design and feel, Magnetic Type Cover rocks, Kickstand works great and has two angles, Improved Start screen and Windows Store
Using the destktop is necessary, but not fun at all, Heavy for its class, Type Cover is expensive ($130), Windows Store app selection is still bad
The Surface 2 is a paradox. We love its hardware and the Start screen continues to improve, as does the Windows Store. If we never entered the classic desktop mode (old-style Windows), we'd enjoy this tablet a lot more. But, as Microsoft makes clear in ...
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Published: 2013-10-23, 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...
Abstract: We are live at Microsoft's Surface 2 and Surface Pro 2 event, and we've just been able to briefly dabble with both Windows 8.1 tablets. You can find out our initial impressions elsewhere, but for now we're focusing on the consumer-centric of the two devic...
Published: 2013-09-24, Author: Kevin , review by: techradar.com
Thin but solid industrial build, Two kickstand positions are welcome additions, Microsoft Office included
1080p screen lags behind other tablets, Same rehashed design, No LTE option
There are no huge shocks or surprises with the Surface 2 4G: it's a Surface 2, only with a faster internet connection.That extra speed is certainly welcome - if you're in an area that can provide it - and could mean the difference between getting some wor...
