Author Topic: Microsoft's Surface 2 event (Read 13861 times)

hampster · « **Reply #60 on:** September 23, 2013, 11:30:14 AM »

Quote from: MCD on September 23, 2013, 11:21:30 AM

We're selling Surface 2 for $449.

Why would they sell this for $450 when the big iPad is only $50 more and you can get real laptops with real windows in the $400-$500 range

MCD · « **Reply #61 on:** September 23, 2013, 11:31:24 AM »

Microsoft has a special app, in combination with Xbox Music, that lets you remix music.

Panos is demonstrating the mixing ability of the cover with the app.

"That is the Surface remix project. You have never seen that before. It is just the beginning."

MCD · « **Reply #62 on:** September 23, 2013, 11:32:33 AM »

"The Surface team is back in Redmond working right now on generations to come. We're proud of what we're bringing you today."

"The power of designing for all of Microsoft is in this product. You will feel it when you use it."

"Tomorrow morning 8AM we will start taking pre-orders on all the Surface products. On 10/22 these products will be available."

MCD · « **Reply #63 on:** September 23, 2013, 11:33:51 AM »

Surface 2 is $449 and Surface Pro 2 is $899. Surface RT remains at $349.

Surface Pro 2 comes in a variety of configurations. 64GB storage and 4GB RAM, 128GB storage and 4GB RAM, and also 256GB of storage with 8GB of RAM and 512GB of storage with 8GB of RAM.

"It shows you us bringing software, services, and devices together. This is a massive step towards that evolution."

MCD · « **Reply #64 on:** September 23, 2013, 11:35:42 AM »

"Surface Pro 2, for the professional users out there that want the most productive tablet possible…go get it. This thing is a beast."

"This team that designs this product, it's crazy. They're not gonna stop. You're only gonna see more and more from the Surface team.

MCD · « **Reply #65 on:** September 23, 2013, 11:37:25 AM »

It looks like we're wrapping up here.

"The team is proud of what they did here. We think these products make people's lives better."

MCD · « **Reply #66 on:** September 23, 2013, 11:38:22 AM »

"In Surface Pro 2, guys you have a full PC in a tablet form factor. It's workstation. You can do so much with this product."

"It is so personal, yet so productive."

MCD · « **Reply #67 on:** September 23, 2013, 11:38:33 AM »

And we're done. A video is playing us out.

MCD · « **Reply #68 on:** September 23, 2013, 11:39:06 AM »

Thank you for reading the bore liveblog.

MCD · « **Reply #69 on:** September 23, 2013, 11:40:34 AM »

To recap:

http://www.theverge.com/microsoft/2013/9/23/4761722/all-the-news-from-microsofts-surface-2-event

MCD · « **Reply #70 on:** September 23, 2013, 11:45:46 AM »

Surface 2 is sent to die with that price. I expected them to go Surface mini because that at least might look different and better valued. Maybe even priced cheaper.

Pro 2 is the real deal. It's a beast and the only one worth buying.

MCD · « **Reply #71 on:** September 23, 2013, 11:50:55 AM »

Quote from: Shark Johnson on September 23, 2013, 11:48:09 AM

Yeah, the S2 seems dumb and so does keeping the RT.

I expected a $200 7" tablet. Something real aggressive like THE SURFACE NOOK.

They are not dropping the original Surface price. I know they recently did but I expected at least $50 or $20 less.

They are doing a mini Surface RT BTW. Rumored to be unveiled this fall.

MCD · « **Reply #72 on:** September 23, 2013, 11:55:18 AM »

My guess is that they wanted to partner up with Nvidia due to contract or something because the rumored Mini is not gonna run on Tegra, but a Snapdragon.

MCD · « **Reply #73 on:** September 23, 2013, 12:05:06 PM »

MCD · « **Reply #74 on:** September 23, 2013, 12:07:13 PM »

Official images:

Surface 2: http://winsupersite.com/mobile-devices/surface-2-visually

Surface Pro 2: http://winsupersite.com/mobile-devices/surface-pro-2-visually

Surface 2 Accessories: http://winsupersite.com/mobile-devices/surface-2-accessories-visually

MCD · « **Reply #75 on:** September 23, 2013, 12:09:48 PM »

There's also a Vine competition to win a surface 2 (and the music remix cover which I guess will never be manufactured):

http://www.surfaceremixproject.com/

MCD · « **Reply #76 on:** September 23, 2013, 12:12:15 PM »

Specs:

http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/news/presskits/surface/materials.aspx

Surface Pro 2:

Operating
system   Windows 8.1 Pro with one-month trial for new Microsoft Office 365 customers
Exterior   10.81” x 6.81” x 0.53”
2 lbs
VaporMg casing
Dark Titanium color
Volume and power buttons
Storage   64 GB, 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB3
Display   10.6" ClearType Full HD display
1920 x 1080p
16:9 (widescreen)
10-point multitouch
Pen input   Pen input and pen (included with purchase)
Pen digitizer features 1,024 levels of pressure sensitivity
CPU   Fourth-generation Intel Core i5-4200U (1.6 GHz with Intel Turbo Boost up to 2.6 GHz) with Intel HD Graphics 4400
4 GB or 8 GB of RAM — dual-channel LPDDR3
TPM 1.2 (Trusted Platform Module – for Bitlocker Encryption)
Wireless   Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n)
Bluetooth 4.0 low energy technology
Battery   42 W-h
Cameras and A/V   720p HD front- and rear-facing cameras
Built-in microphone
Stereo speakers with enhanced signal processing
Ports   Full-size USB 3.0
MicroSDXC card slot
Headset jack
Mini DisplayPort
Cover port
Sensors   Ambient light sensor
Accelerometer
Gyroscope
Magnetometer
Power supply   48W power supply (including 5W USB for accessory charging)
Warranty   One-year limited hardware warranty
Apps (included)   Mail, Calendar, People, Internet Explorer 11, Photos, Music, Video, Games, Skype, Fresh Paint, Calculator, Reading List, Reader, Scan, News, Weather, Sports, Travel, Finance, Health & Fitness, Food & Drink, Help, Camera, SkyDrive, Sound Recorder and more

Surface 2:

Operating
system   Windows RT 8.1 with Microsoft Office 2013 RT versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote and Outlook. Works exclusively with apps available in the Windows Store.
Exterior   10.81” x 6.79” x 0.35”
Less than 1.49 lbs
VaporMg
Magnesium (Silver)
Volume up/down and power buttons
Storage   32 GB; 64 GB1
Display   10.6" ClearType Full HD display
1920 x 1080p
16:9 (widescreen)
5-point multitouch
CPU   NVIDIA Tegra 4 (T40) 1.7GHz quad core
2 GB of RAM
Wireless   Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n)
Bluetooth 4.0 low energy technology
Battery   Up to 10 hours of video playback
7–15 days idle life
Cameras and A/V   3.5MP front-facing camera
5MP rear-facing camera
1080p video capture
Stereo speakers (digitally enhanced for fuller sound)
Two microphones (with noise cancellation)
Ports   Full-size USB 3.0
MicroSDXC card reader
Headset jack
HD video out port
Cover port
Sensors   Ambient light sensor
Accelerometer
Gyroscope
Magnetometer
Power supply   24W power supply
Warranty   One-year limited hardware warranty
Apps (included)   Mail, Calendar, People, Internet Explorer 11, Photos, Music, Video, Games, Skype, Fresh Paint, Calculator, Reading List, Reader, Scan, News, Weather, Sports, Travel, Finance, Health & Fitness, Food & Drink, Help, Camera, SkyDrive, Sound Recorder and more

MCD · « **Reply #77 on:** September 23, 2013, 12:31:27 PM »

http://www.microsoft.com/surface/en-us/pre-order

Madrun Badrun · « **Reply #78 on:** September 23, 2013, 12:34:30 PM »

The docking station is impressive. Too bad about everything else though.

Tasty · « **Reply #79 on:** September 23, 2013, 12:37:09 PM »

So does this thread demonstrate once and for all that I am less of a shill than MCD?

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Please ignore the Chrome avatar.

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Mupepe · « **Reply #80 on:** September 23, 2013, 12:56:39 PM »

SP2 will be mine. Was expecting more out of Surface 2 though.

D3RANG3D · « **Reply #81 on:** September 23, 2013, 12:59:34 PM »

>No HDMI Port
>Intel ~~HD5000~~ HD4400
>Not Shit Binning the RT

Tasty · « **Reply #82 on:** September 23, 2013, 01:00:10 PM »

Quote from: MCD on September 23, 2013, 11:21:30 AM

We're selling Surface 2 for $449.

This is RT right? Lame.

I have to say this is less bad than last year's model. I'm nominally excited about this product.

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Nexus 7 2013 continues being the best tablet of all time.

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MCD · « **Reply #83 on:** September 23, 2013, 01:01:39 PM »

Displayport is there. Plenty of adapters for DP to HDMI. DP is also better and more aimed at Pros.

Eel O'Brian · « **Reply #84 on:** September 23, 2013, 01:04:05 PM »

I don't know why they didn't just keep surface 1 and just drop the price further. It runs okay (better than last-gen atom win8 tablets IMO), and it's not like anyone's gonna make apps for it anyway. Mine is basically a word processor/web browser, and it does that just fine.

Tasty · « **Reply #85 on:** September 23, 2013, 01:04:24 PM »

Quote from: MCD on September 23, 2013, 11:32:33 AM

"The Surface team is back in Redmond working right now on generations to come. We're proud of what we're bringing you today."

"The power of designing for all of Microsoft is in this product. You will feel it when you use it."

"Tomorrow morning 8AM we will start taking pre-orders on all the Surface products. On 10/22 these products will be available."

(Image removed from quote.)

$899?

Chromebook Pixel is a better value.

Eel O'Brian · « **Reply #86 on:** September 23, 2013, 01:06:11 PM »

Wish I'd known about that backlit type cover before I bought mine, though

Eel O'Brian · « **Reply #87 on:** September 23, 2013, 01:07:38 PM »

Quote from: Andrex on September 23, 2013, 01:04:24 PM

Quote from: MCD on September 23, 2013, 11:32:33 AM
"The Surface team is back in Redmond working right now on generations to come. We're proud of what we're bringing you today."

"The power of designing for all of Microsoft is in this product. You will feel it when you use it."

"Tomorrow morning 8AM we will start taking pre-orders on all the Surface products. On 10/22 these products will be available."

(Image removed from quote.)

$899?

Chromebook Pixel is a better value.

Haha, fuck outta here with that dumbness

MCD · « **Reply #88 on:** September 23, 2013, 01:09:41 PM »

Eel

The new accessories are pretty expensive anyway. Better wait for a price drop first.

Tasty · « **Reply #89 on:** September 23, 2013, 01:11:33 PM »

Quote from: Eel O'Brian on September 23, 2013, 01:07:38 PM

Haha, fuck outta here with that dumbness

Eel O'Brian · « **Reply #90 on:** September 23, 2013, 01:11:42 PM »

i know, but i just bought it like two weeks ago

MCD · « **Reply #91 on:** September 23, 2013, 01:12:46 PM »

fuck

Eel O'Brian · « **Reply #92 on:** September 23, 2013, 01:13:49 PM »

oh well, i bought it on the cheap

Madrun Badrun · « **Reply #93 on:** September 23, 2013, 01:19:13 PM »

Quote from: Eel O'Brian on September 23, 2013, 01:13:49 PM

oh well, i bought it on the cheap

That's how I feel about the BJ I got from Demi's mom.

Himu · « **Reply #94 on:** September 23, 2013, 01:28:53 PM »

That guy holding it looks like he wants someone to shoot him in the head.

Himu · « **Reply #95 on:** September 23, 2013, 01:35:27 PM »

I mean christ.

"I have no idea how to sell this thing, can't I just go home?"

"I really wish this was my ipad."

"I want to go home and jerk off."

MCD · « **Reply #96 on:** September 23, 2013, 03:54:23 PM »

MCD · « **Reply #97 on:** September 23, 2013, 04:00:53 PM »

The new docking station for the Surface Pro 2 is pretty slick and compact. As you can see, there are plenty of ports to extend the Surface Pro 2 for use in other devices. We saw one of them at the event when the docking station was connected to a big Dell monitor.

http://www.neowin.net/news/hands-on-with-the-new-surface-covers-and-docking-station

Huff · « **Reply #98 on:** September 23, 2013, 04:06:10 PM »

shark just get an ipad. i use it for all my note taking

Tasty · « **Reply #99 on:** September 23, 2013, 04:14:27 PM »

Quote from: tino;83348709

Updated my W8 tablets/convertible comparison table with Surface 2, Sony Tab 11 and LenovoHelix.

The Surface Pro 2 spec is exactly the same as Surface Pro 1, I think MS just dropped the new i5 into the current chassis

Pro 2 heavier than the Pro. Good jon MS.

Mupepe · « **Reply #100 on:** September 23, 2013, 04:25:51 PM »

It ain't made for dainty feggits

MCD · « **Reply #101 on:** September 23, 2013, 04:26:38 PM »

come on andy, they are the same.

Tasty · « **Reply #102 on:** September 23, 2013, 04:29:18 PM »

Quote from: MCD on September 23, 2013, 04:26:38 PM

come on andy, they are the same.

Lol I know. Like he said MS just dropped an i5 into the Surface Pro 1 and called it a day.

Eel O'Brian · « **Reply #103 on:** September 23, 2013, 05:04:21 PM »

Oooh, I wants that arc mouse, too

MCD · « **Reply #104 on:** September 23, 2013, 05:10:05 PM »

They also made it Bluetooth. I remember asking years ago for a BT version.

Olivia Wilde Homo · « **Reply #105 on:** September 23, 2013, 05:12:07 PM »

Quote from: Formerly Known As Himuro on September 23, 2013, 01:28:53 PM

That guy holding it looks like he wants someone to shoot him in the head.

Probably because he knows that nobody is going to buy it and he has other shit to get done at the office.

Himu · « **Reply #106 on:** September 23, 2013, 06:09:28 PM »

It is almost like they drew straws and the person with the shortest one had to give the keynote for the latest MS bomb. He got the shortest and he's showing so much attitude about it.

recursivelyenumerable · « **Reply #107 on:** September 23, 2013, 07:18:52 PM »

sweet, I was afraid I'd have to wait till Pro 1 launch + 1 year = Jan 2014 for the Pro 2. looks hot

D3RANG3D · « **Reply #108 on:** September 23, 2013, 07:41:00 PM »

>Surface PRO 2 no Office

thisismyusername · « **Reply #109 on:** September 23, 2013, 11:40:52 PM »

Quote from: Borys on September 23, 2013, 11:23:16 AM

This thing looks neat enough but the iPad *exists*. This is MS' problem.

Eh, I'd say the price is more the problem and lack of apps like Facebook (

)

If Microsoft solved those, completely wiped Metro and made an "iPad" clone GUI like Android-kinda-sorta-not-really-ish did... maybe they'd get Joe Consumer.

Quote from: MCD on September 23, 2013, 11:21:30 AM

We're selling Surface 2 for $449.

Though I really want a Pro if I was getting a Surface...

"$899"

Still for "enthusiast" people or businesses. I guess I could get a 1 Pro if they price dropped, but eh... ~~that 4-8 gig in the Surface 2 Pro seems nice.~~ Looking at Andy's spreadsheet, it looks like the 2 Pro only adds 4 gigs more.

Quote from: D3RANG3D on September 23, 2013, 07:41:00 PM

>Surface PRO 2 no Office

Gotta fleece that extra $100 or so out of you, dude.

I can't really see this "revision" changing MS' fortunes, which is a shame because I do like the concept of a "tablet-laptop" hybrid and the cover-keyboard combo. But at the prices MS is asking, I can't simply buy it for a "dick around" everyday combo when there are other options out there for those prices.

D3RANG3D · « **Reply #110 on:** September 23, 2013, 11:42:58 PM »

I do like the concept of the Surface but it's overpriced (Pro) and RT

, if it had office and other shit to sweeten the pot.

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Yeah I know RT has Office but it's RT...

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recursivelyenumerable · « **Reply #111 on:** September 24, 2013, 12:07:41 AM »

Any version of Office they bundled wouldn't be the Pro Plus SKU anyway, which means it wouldn't come with GeoFlow/Power Map, which would make it totally useless!

Positive Touch · « **Reply #112 on:** September 24, 2013, 12:18:17 AM »

Quote from: MCD on September 23, 2013, 11:39:06 AM

Thank you for reading the bore liveblog.

seriously WHY IS THIS YOUR LIFE

D3RANG3D · « **Reply #113 on:** September 24, 2013, 12:20:58 AM »

Quote from: recursivelyenumerable on September 24, 2013, 12:07:41 AM

Any version of Office they bundled wouldn't be the Pro Plus SKU anyway, which means it wouldn't come with GeoFlow/Power Map, which would make it totally useless!

I never meant to say bundle the gimped version but a useable version.

MCD · « **Reply #114 on:** September 24, 2013, 12:35:43 AM »

Quote from: Formerly Known As Himuro on September 23, 2013, 06:09:28 PM

It is almost like they drew straws and the person with the shortest one had to give the keynote for the latest MS bomb. He got the shortest and he's showing so much attitude about it.

He was also there last year because he leads the Surface team. If you want to suck his dick, just ask on twitter and stop embarrassing yourself.

naff · « **Reply #115 on:** September 24, 2013, 12:51:28 AM »

SP2

the 512/8gb spec price will b horrendous

Only just starting to get SP1s at work now

MCD · « **Reply #116 on:** September 24, 2013, 08:32:47 AM »

Whole conference here: http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/news/presskits/surface/surfaceevent.aspx

Or Youtube:

chronovore · « **Reply #117 on:** September 24, 2013, 11:28:29 AM »

Did anyone buy an original Surface Pro?

Tasty · « **Reply #118 on:** September 24, 2013, 11:40:21 AM »

People do know that YT vids don't have to be 15 minutes anymore... right?

Brehvolution · « **Reply #119 on:** September 24, 2013, 01:26:59 PM »

Quote from: chronovore on September 24, 2013, 11:28:29 AM

Did anyone buy an original Surface Pro?

We got one in for work. Our CTO uses it quit a bit. It's comical watching him work with it because it's so clunky. Think what it would be like to work with your laptop or desktop screen with hundred of fingerprints and smears on it?

News:

Author Topic: Microsoft's Surface 2 event (Read 13861 times)