If you're part of that, ahem, 'elite' group, or think you might be sometime soon, do you spring for the Surface 2 or the Surface Pro 2? Join Gizmag, as we compare Microsoft's second round of hybrid tablets. But that doesn't mean the first-generation Surface and Surface Pro haven't made some customers very happy.

When your company writes off US$900 million in unsold stock, well, that writing is on the wall. The Microsoft Surface has been, by just about any measure, a commercial flop. Its selection has improved, but to say it's a far cry from the iPad's App Store is quite the understatement.įor a refresher on the first batch of Surfaces, you can check out our review of the original Surface Pro. Because every single app you run on this puppy is going to come from there. From a marketing perspective, it can confuse customers and distract from the more productive and versatile (via desktop apps) Surface Pro.If you are considering the RT-based Surface 2, then we'd recommend that you take a long look at the Windows Store first. What is somewhat questionable is the decision to stick with an ARM-based Surface, in addition to the Intel-based Surface Pro. Despite its poor sales, we were pretty happy with the first Surface Pro, and we can't blame the company for sticking to its vision. Microsoft hasn't given up on its convergent PC approach. You'll probably be able to find those used or discounted, if you want to save a few bucks. You'll have to pony up an extra $120 (Touch Cover 2, no physical keys) or $130 (Type Cover 2, physical keys) for that.īoth devices, however, are still compatible with the first-generation Surface covers. Since the Surface's keyboard covers are such a big part of the experience, we want to make it crystal clear that neither version ships with any of the covers. Neither tablet includes the trademark Surface keyboard covers

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