Testseek.com have collected 225 expert reviews of the Microsoft Surface Pro G2 12.3 inch - Intel CPU and the average rating is 79%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Microsoft Surface Pro G2 12.3 inch - Intel CPU.
October 2013
(79%)
225 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(81%)
57 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
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This is beautiful hardware. The year that's gone by since the launch of the first generation has done absolutely nothing to diminish the commanding presence of the Surface design. You pick one up and you want to use it
You want to love it. You think
Additional kickstand angle
Long battery life
Updated Windows 8.1 experience
Speedy performance
It remains an excellently built device
Great performance
Great screen
Impressive battery life
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
Attractive magnesium alloy design
Vivid and responsive 1080p touch screen
Improved active stylus
Loud and clear audio
Faster than similarly configured Ultrabooks
Wildly portable yet has the power of an Ultrabook. Sharp display
Wacom digital pen for notes and art
Much improved battery life and keyboard covers
Best-in-class performance and battery life
Attractive screen
Premium look and feel
Improved two-stage kickstand
Excellent design and build
Superb display
Active pen proves very useful
Performance matches best in class
Ultrabook components. Full 1080p HD display. 10-finger touch screen. Improved kickstand and performance. Comes with pressure-sensitive stylus. Works with Surface covers and accessories. Truly Windows-compatible.
Ultrabook components. Full 1080p HD display. 10finger touch screen. Improved kickstand and performance. Comes with pressuresensitive stylus. Works with Surface covers and accessories. Truly Windowscompatible.
A super fast Windows PC
Improved battery life
Combination of touch
Keyboard
Mouse
And pen
Welcome improvements such as the kickstand design
More responsive keyboard and better battery life
Windows 8.1 is nice to use on the Surface Pro 2
Attractive
Well-built hardware
Great display
Fast performance
More comfortable to use in the lap
Battery Life
Sheer Performance
Versatility
True digitizer pen
Display
Noise emissions
Build quality
Integrated kickstand
Magnetic power connector
Power adapter with integrated USB charging functionality
The editors didn't like
But almost everything that wasn't wonderful about the Surface Pro is still present in the Surface Pro 2. Perhaps most telling—and troubling—are the systemic issues that a spec bump can't fix
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There's a great laptop inside thi
Hefty size and weight for a tablet
Pricey cost
Cameras are not good
Stylus can easily be misplaced/lost
Still has poor cameras
The lack of garage means that losing that stylus is inevitable
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
Keyboard not included
Cramped touchpad
Relatively heavy for a tablet
Limited tablet app selection
Poor camera quality
Screen may be too small for some
Especially because some third party programs don't handle scaling well
Still heavy as a tablet
Keyboards add over $100 to the price
Single USB port
Pricey
Needs a keyboard cover to be complete
Desktop experience a bit awkward
Keyboard cover is optional. Only one USB 3.0 port. Kickstand still digs into your legs
Bulky and heavy
Magnetic power connection is still awkward
No support for 802.11ac WiFi
No GPS
NFC or mobile broadband
Expensive
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Published: 2013-12-05, Author: Alex , review by: fatducktech.com
The Surface Pro 2 is a harder prospect to completely judge. If you want a productivity tablet with a lot of portability, I'd be sorely tempted to opt for something lighter and cheaper such as the Transformer Book T100 or the Toshiba Encore, both of which...
Abstract: Microsoft's struggles with the Surface have been well documented with poor sales of the Surface RT forcing it to write off nearly $US1 billion and slash prices in the process. But Microsoft remains determined to make inroads with the release of the new Su...
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Published: 2013-11-09, Author: Ray , review by: itwire.com
Abstract: Microsoft Surface Pro 2 is ‘THE' tablet of 2013. Quite simply no competitor has eclipsed its design, function, or features – although there are some extremely competent tablets/hybrids coming.First impressions - it is a very nice package. From its classy ...
Published: 2013-11-07, Author: Norman , review by: techgeek.com.au
In general, performs pretty well most of the time, Screen bright and contrasty in all angles, Kickstand makes it perfect for lap or desk use
35 second sleep/wake time where rivals are instanton, Display scaling in Windows 8.1 still quite rough, Outofthebox drivers halfbaked
The PC is dead – long live the new PCThe question of whether you should buy the Surface Pro 2 isn't a question of specs, of performance, or even battery life. The Surface Pro 2 ticks all of those boxes; especially in performance. Ultimately, it's a philo...
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Published: 2013-11-04, Author: Luke , review by: gizmodo.com.au
This device is representative of the hybrid tablet-laptop future that we want. Not only is it still freaking gorgeous to look at, it's running a fully featured operating system, packing in amazing accessories and ports for you to expand your experience. I...
Solid magnesium body, Improved kickstand, Vibrant display, Improved OS
Heavy, Chunky, Expensive, Lack of LTE
Microsoft has taken the option of improving upon on what was there before with the Surface Pro 2, so if you wasn't keen on the concept of a tablet offering the functionality of a laptop, you're unlikely to be swayed by this second effort. On the other han...
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Published: 2013-10-21, Author: Dan , review by: cnet.com.au
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 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
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....
Great overall design (we love the kickstand), Full HD screen, Lots of CPU speed in a small tablet form factor, Is a great hybrid if you use Type Cover 2, Optional Power cover to improve battery life
Battery life not as good as we'd hoped, Lacks integrated full-sized HDMI and SD facilities, Wi-Fi could be better, Easily scratched
The second version of Microsoft's Surface Pro tablet offers some good enhancements, primarily to the kickstand and the available accessories. We think it's a great tablet all up, especially if you like the idea of carrying around a fully functional comput...
Abstract: Does Microsoft's answer to the Ultrabook sink or swim as a viable business machine, or is it just a toy?The Surface Pro 2 doesn't look much different to the Surface 2, just slightly thicker and heavier. Under normal circumstances, you don't even notice th...
Ultrabook-like performance, Improved battery life from original Surface Pro, High-res, good quality 1920x1080 display, Very solid magnesium-alloy build, Dual-angle kickstand
Still too heavy and thick for comfortable ‘tablet' use, Older Windows desktop applications don't scale well to the high-density display, Paint job is prone to scratches and marks, Only one USB port, no SD card slot, Not really suited to lap-top use (or ot
Though the Surface Pro 2 changes little from its predecessor, every little change is for the better. The dual-angle kickstand, improvements to the already-awesome keyboard accessories, and notably better battery life are all huge points in the Pro 2's fav...
