New Microsoft Surface

[Scott Greczkowski]

Today Microsoft announced a new Surface Pro 2 and to me, this version actually looks very very interesting. I had a 1 Gen Surface Pro and I returned it after a week, but looking at this new Surpface Pro 2, I might pick one up.

About the only thing missing in it is the ability to add a portable data connection so I can use it anywhere...

To me this is the biggest reason I love my iPad its because no matter where I am I am always connected.

But with that said the specs on this thing look amazing.

 

[Peter Parker]

I have only seen 3 Surfaces in the wild. Do we have any surafce users out there?

 

[harshness]

Until Microsoft changes their approach to what applications are allowed to be offered, the Surface will be a bitter disappointment. I have two co-workers that have them and both are staggered that RT doesn't allow them to access our corporate e-mail server.

I'm staggered by the inability of the app community to come up with a reasonable solution that doesn't involve having a Live, Google or Yahoo account in the middle.

What is the point of using Windows if the damn thing won't run Windows applications?

 

[Ronnie-]

Today Microsoft announced a new Surface Pro 2 and to me, this version actually looks very very interesting. I had a 1 Gen Surface Pro and I returned it after a week, but looking at this new Surpface Pro 2, I might pick one up.

About the only thing missing in it is the ability to add a portable data connection so I can use it anywhere...

To me this is the biggest reason I love my iPad its because no matter where I am I am always connected.

But with that said the specs on this thing look amazing.

Mobile hotspot makes this a non issue, at least for me. Id much rather just tether using the data that I am already paying for than have another data plan.

 

[Ronnie-]

I have only seen 3 Surfaces in the wild. Do we have any surafce users out there?

I considered a SP before I got my new "hybrid" sony. For what I use it for it would have worked, but mine just works better.

 

[Poke]

Microsoft announces Surface Pro 2 accessories including a docking station, Power Cover and Type Cover 2

http://www.engadget.com/2013/09/23/microsoft-surface-pro-2-accessories/

 

[Poke]

Surface and Surface Pro 2 buyers get 200GB SkyDrive storage for two years, free international Skype calls for one year

http://www.engadget.com/2013/09/23/surface-2-free-skydrive-skype/

 

[Poke]

Microsoft reveals Surface Music Cover, gives DJs and producers more musical tools

http://www.engadget.com/2013/09/23/microsoft-surface-music-cover/

 

[John Kotches]

Dell gave us a Surface Pro on loan. Haven't played with it yet.

I don't think this will change the sales for the product, which is too bad because I think the hardware is quite good.

 

[Poke]

Surface 2 -- from Microsoft

 

[Poke]

 

[meStevo]

I just wish these were ~$200 cheaper.

?Also wish I could upgrade from my Acer W700 to this

 

[Pepper]

I am quite happy with my Surface Pro except for the battery life. I just make sure to always have the power brick available.