![]() The Surface and Surface 2 tablets run mobile apps designed for use with a tablet, not the same software that's currently running on your Windows-based PC. The original Microsoft Surface (which starts at $349.00) and newer Microsoft Surface 2 tablets (which starts at $449.00) are relatively inexpensive, but they don't offer the same computing power or the capability to run Windows 8.1 software that's offered by the Surface Pro 2. The problem is that Windows software for PCs is much more expensive than apps designed for mobile devices.Īlso, what's a bit misleading about the Microsoft Surface tablets are what the different models are actually capable of. If you want the Microsoft Surface Pro 2 to run Office, you'll need to purchase a copy of the software, along with any other software you want to run on the device. Many other accessories, from an adapter that allows you to connect the tablet to an HDTV ($39.99), to a screen protector and a wide range of cases, are also available. The Microsoft Surface Pro 2 also has a rechargeable battery that lasts up to 10 hours and is fully compatible with the Microsoft SkyDrive cloud-based file sharing service (which makes wireless syncing of your documents, data, and files a straightforward process). Software that's running can be multitasked, so several different programs can be running on the tablet at once, thanks to its Intel Core i5 processor. Thus, it runs the full versions of Microsoft Office applications (sold separately). In fact, the Microsoft Surface Pro 2 is a powerful tablet it does run the actual Windows Pro 8.1 operating system and all full-featured software designed for this operating system (not just mobile apps). Pros and Cons of the Microsoft Surface Pro 2 Or maybe you've seen all of the ads for the Microsoft Surface Pro 2 and you're considering it instead of an iPad Air because you think it's a more viable business tool. Maybe you're a dedicated Windows PC computer user and you're hesitant to invest in an iPad, which uses a totally different operating system. IPad and iPhone Tips and Tricks: (covers iOS7 for iPad Air, iPad 3rd/4th generation, iPad 2, and iPad mini, iPhone 5S, 5/5C & 4/4S) ![]()
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