TechHive: Microsoft Surface 2 and Surface Pro 2 benchmarks and hands-on

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Microsoft Surface 2 and Surface Pro 2 benchmarks and hands-on Sep 23rd 2013, 20:09, by Mark Hachman Microsoft launched the next-generation Surface 2 and Surface 2 Pro at an event in New York City on Monday, pairing them with a number of new covers and other accessories designed to enhance the functionality of the basic Surface experience. The basic message is that Microsoft has enhanced the Surface with additional performance, while extending battery life and slimming down the tablet's overall profile with skinnier covers. Old Surface Pro versus new Surface 2. On the first count, Microsoft certainly appears to have succeeded; the addition of an upgraded Core processor to the Surface Pro 2 undeniably improves the tablet. A quick hands-on with both the new Touch and Type Covers leaves me thinking that Microsoft has taken a step back with its portable keyboards, however. Surface 2 Pro: Can you play games? Yes Inside the Surface 2 Pro is a self-reported Intel Core i5-4200 "Haswell" CPU running at 1.6 GHz, versus the Core i5-3317u "Ivy Bridge" chip at 1.7 GHz that powered the original Surface. The original Surface Pro conked out under heavy load in just 2.5 hours or so, though lighter Web browsing and battery management could push it out a couple more. One Microsoft employee we talked to felt that the new SurfacePro 2 could pull five hours under heavy gaming. (With the new Power Cover, battery life will be extended to ten-plus hours.) A more formal review will settle the difference. To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here Media files: microsoft_surface_pro_2_docking-station_touch_cover_gray_1-100055296-small.jpg

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