The Surface 2 and Surface Pro 2 may have been the stars of the show at Microsoft's Monday event, but they almost got upstaged by the sheer flood of Surface accessories unveiled at the same time. From portable productivity to battery-boosting devices to a funky (but nifty) Touch Cover variant designed to help mix masters tweak their musical tracks, Microsoft managed to turn the Surface family from a pair of tablets into a full-fledged ecosystem on Monday.
Here's the rundown on the eight—yes, eight—new Surface accessories.
Power Cover
The new Surface Power Cover is like a slightly bulkier Type Cover.
One glaring flaw stuck out like a sore thumb with the original Surface Pro: She needs more power, cap'n! Microsoft focused on battery life for the second generation of Surface tablets, but if you have an insatiable thirst for all-day endurance, you'll want to check out the new Surface Power Cover.
The Power Cover measures in slightly thicker than the Type Cover, but that bulk comes courtesy of a 30wh battery Microsoft shoved into the keyboard. Surface boss Panos Panay promises that the Surface Pro 2 will last up to more than 10 hours outfitted with the Power Cover—but keep in mind that the Surface Pro 2 itself lasts 75 percent longer than the original. The Power Cover is also compatible with the Surface Pro and the Surface 2 and costs $200.
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