Microsoft introduced a tablet Surface 2 and Surface Pro 2

The company announced a Microsoft Windows-tablet Surface second generation. Models Microsoft Surface 2 and Surface Pro 2 is already available for pre-order from 24 September, and sales will start on October 22 in 21 countries. Model Microsoft Surface Pro 2 is based on the processor Intel Core i5-4200U (Haswell) with a clock speed of 1.6 GHz (2.6 GHz mode TurboBoost), equipped with a 10.6-inch touch screen 1080p, 4/8 GB of RAM, from 64 to 512 GB of internal memory, two cameras 720p, supports USB 3.0, mini DisplayPort and Ethernet.

According to Microsoft, the overall performance of new items increased by 20% compared to its predecessor, and the battery life - approximately 2.5 times (it is 12 hours), however, this figure is available with Power Cover - docking station with keyboard and optional battery pack. Cost of Microsoft Surface Pro 2 starts at $ 899 - the version with 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal memory).

As for the pattern Microsoft Surface 2, it is the successor Surface RT. This tablet powered by a 1.7-GHz quad-core NVIDIA Tegra 4, equipped with 2 GB RAM, 32 or 64GB of internal memory, 5-megapixel and 3.5-megapixel camera, Wi-Fi, USB 3.0 and battery at 10:00 battery life. The display resolution is 1920 x 1080 pixels, besides the novelty, according to the manufacturer, is 25% more productive than its predecessor. Cost of Microsoft Surface 2 starts at $ 449. Also presented were the accessories: keyboard Surface Type Cover 2 and dock Surface Docking Station with 3 ports USB 2.0, 1 USB 3.0, the connectors mini DisplayPort, audio and Ethernet.