Microsoft Surface 2 FAQs: Everything you need to know!

There are three configurations of Surface 2:

• WiFi
  $449 - 2GB/32GB $549 - 2GB/64GB
• WiFi+AT&T 4G LTE
  $679 - 2GB/64GB

Microsoft Surface 2 has dimensions of 10.81″ x 6.79″ x 0.35″ (275 mm x 173 mm x 8.9 mm).

Microsoft Surface 2 is weight at:

• WiFi 1.49 lbs (675 g).
• WiFi+AT&T 4G LTE 1.51 lbs (684 g).

Here are all the available ports on the Surface 2:

1. 1 x Full-size USB 3.0
2. 1 x Micro HDMI video out port
3. 1 x 3.5mm headphone jack
4. 1 x Surface proprietary charging port
5. 1 x MicroSDXC card reader
6. 1 x Surface Cover port.
7. 1 x Nano SIM card slot (Surface 2 [AT&T 4G-LTE] only)

Yes, there are two cameras on Surface 2:

1. 3.5-megapixel front-facing camera.
2. 5.0-megapixel rear-facing camera.

Microsoft Surface 2 has only one processor configuration:

1. NVIDIA Tegra 4
   • Graphics: NVIDIA.
   • Single-Core Frequency: 1.90 GHz
   • Quad-Core Frequency: 1.70 GHz
   • Cache: 2 MB
   • Graphics Cores: 72
   • 4 +1 cores

No, it doesn’t. Microsoft Surface 2 devices don’t have the inking capability.

No, you will need to purchase the keyboard (Surface Touch Cover 2 or Surface Type Cover 2) separately. The Surface Touch Cover 2 costs about $120 while the Surface Type Cover 2 costs about $130.

Microsoft Surface 2 was:

• Announced on September 23, 2013.
• Preordered on September 24, 2013.
• Available on October 22, 2013.

No, you can’t upgrade your Surface 2 RAM as it was soldered directly onto the motherboard.

Yes, All Surface 2 is fanless.

Surface 2 has a 10.6-inch ClearType Full HD Display.

Surface 2 has a resolution of 1920 x 1080 and a pixel density of 208ppi (pixels per Inch).

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Surface 2 has a 16:9 aspect ratio.

Microsoft Surface 2 last 10 hours of battery life for video playback tested by Microsoft.

Microsoft Surface 2 has a battery capacity of 31.5 Wh (4,257 mAh, 7.4V). For more information check:

You can charge your Surface 2 by using the OEM charger that came with your Surface 2 –Plug the charger into the power source and plug the Surface charging connector into the charging port on the right side of Surface 2. It’s a magnet and reversible connector and it’s an official and recommended charging method by Microsoft.

No, the USB port on Surface 2 is used for data transfer only.

No, it can’t. Surface 2 uses the ARM processor which is unable to run traditional desktop software.

Yes, you can. However, you can download and play games available on Windows Store only.

No, it isn’t an ideal device for coding or programming. Most of the programming tools aren’t available for Windows RT. However, there are some code editors available on Windows Store for a basic code-writing assistant.

Yes, Surface 2 comes with a free Microsoft Office RT 2013. Office apps will run smoothly on Microsoft Surface 2.

No, it doesn’t. The latest update for Surface 2 and Surface RT is Windows 8.1 Update 3 which includes an option to switch between the Start Menu and the Start Screen.

Yes, you can. You can download safe and Microsoft-verified apps and games from Microsoft Store. However, you can’t download and install any apps from elsewhere.

No, Surface 2 ships with Windows RT 8.1 which works exclusively with apps available in the Windows Store only.

Yes, Surface 2 comes with a Free Microsoft Office RT 2013 including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, and Outlook RT 2013.

In most cases, you don’t need a third-party antivirus. Windows 8.1 on Surface 2 has a built-in Windows Defender for virus and threat protection out of the box. And, since Surface 2 runs Windows RT 8.1 operating system, the traditional virus will not even execute at all.

It’s a 2-in-1 tablet or laptop. It can function as a tablet and also a laptop when connected to a Surface Type Cover 2.

Surface 2 is a product among other Surface-branded products that are made by the Microsoft company.