Surface Pro 2 specs and features

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Get to know Surface Pro 2

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Here's a quick overview of Surface Pro 2 features.

Touchscreen

The 10.6 ClearType Full HD display, with its 16:9 aspect ratio and 1080p resolution (1920x1080 pixels), is great for watching HD movies, browsing the web, and using Office apps (sold separately). You can use your fingers to select, zoom, or move things around on the screen. For more info, see Surface touchscreen.

Type Covers

Type Covers can be used as a keyboard and protective cover.

Pro Pen

Take notes, draw, and mark up documents using the digital pen.

Wi-Fi and Bluetooth

Surface supports standard Wi-Fi protocols (802.11a/b/g/n) and Bluetooth® 4.0. This means that you can connect to a wireless network and and use Bluetooth mice.

Two cameras and a microphone

There are two cameras and a microphone that you can use for phone calls and videos. The cameras record video in 720p, with a 16:9 aspect ratio (widescreen).

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Kickstand

Flip out the dual-angle kickstand when you want to be productive. One position is ideal for typing at a desk, and another for typing on your lap.

Stereo speakers, headset jack, and volume

Listen to music, conference calls, or audio books using apps from Microsoft Store or Internet Explorer.

Ports

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Software

Software included with Surface Pro 2:

  • Windows 8.1 Pro Windows 8.1 Pro has everything in Windows 8 plus BitLocker data protection, domain join, and Remote Desktop Connection hosting.

  • Apps and programs Surface Pro 2 comes with many built-in apps and you can install more apps from Microsoft Store. You can also run programs you've been using with earlier versions of Windows. For more info, see Install and uninstall apps on Surface Pro or Surface 3.

CPU and RAM

4th Gen Intel® Core i5 Processor, with Intel HD Graphics 4400 with 4 or 8 GB RAM (Dual-channel LPDDR3).

Storage

In addition to the internal storage included with Surface Pro 2, there are some additional storage options. For info, see Surface storage options.

Sensors

Surface has four sensors (an ambient light sensor, an accelerometer, gyroscope, and compass) that apps can use to do cool things.

Surface Pro 2 hardware specifications

Software

Windows 8.1 Pro

Exterior

Dimensions: 10.81 x 6.81 x 0.53 in Weight: 2 lbs Casing: VaporMg Color: Dark Titanium Physical buttons: Volume, Power

Storage* and Memory

64/128GB   256/512GB

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4GB RAM   8GB RAM

Display

Screen: 10.6 inch ClearType Full HD Display Resolution: 1920 x 1080 Aspect Ratio: 16:9 (widescreen) Touch: 10-point multi-touch Durable display

CPU and Wireless

4th generation Intel® Core™ i5 Processor TPM Chip for enterprise security Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n)Bluetooth®4.0 Low Energy technology

Battery Life

7-15 days idle life Charges in 2-4 hours with included power supply

Camera, Video, and Audio

Two 720p HD cameras, front and rear-facing Microphone Stereo speakers with Dolby® sound

Ports

Full-size USB 3.0 microSDXC card reader Headset jack Mini DisplayPort** Cover port

Sensors

Ambient light sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Magnetometer

Surface Pro Pen

Included

 

 

* System software uses significant storage space. Available storage is subject to change based on system software updates and apps usage. 1 GB = 1 billion bytes. See Surface.com/Storage for more details.

** Maximum display output from the Mini DisplayPort depends on the refresh rate and screen resolution. See Connect Surface Pro to a TV, monitor, or projector for more details.

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