Microsoft has announced its refresh of the Surface devices today, with the new Surface 2, the Surface Pro 2 and a whole lot of updated accessories. The Surface 2 is the updated version of Surface RT, running on the much criticized Windows RT platform. Last year, it was meant as one of the first entries into the ARM territory for Microsoft, and this year, without much change in the strategy, Microsoft has done a Spec bump to the older version. The new Surface 2 runs on a Tegra 4 Quad Core processor, a full HD Clear Type 1080p screen, a two-step kickstand for better usage on the lap and even a second colour option in Silver. They also claim that it is thinner and lighter than the original Surface. The Surface 2 is a much needed upgrade in terms of specifications as the original Surface with its Tegra 3 processor was a bit laggy and probably overburdened by Windows RT. This time though, Tegra 4 is faster and Windows RT 8.1 too has been optimized for better performance, better metro app snapping and more. It now sports a USB 3.0 port instead of a USB 2.0 on the older Surface and ...Source: http://www.fonearena.com/blog/82905/microsoft-unveils-surface-2-tegra-4-full-hd-screen-and-silver-option-starting-449.html
