Microsoft Surface 2 32GB, Wi-Fi, 10.6in - Magnesium

Great tablet that's been abandoned by Microsoft

The Microsoft Surface 2 is the worthy successor to the original Microsoft Surface RT tablet. Using a form of Microsoft Windows (Windows RT) designed for ARM (Advanced RISC Machine) processors, the kind of processors typically seen in smart phones and Android tablets, the Surface 2 is responsive and sensitive. The screen is a 1080P capable screen, an improvement over the original RT's screen. Also the Surface 2 features a USB 3.0 port as well.

Finger gestures on the Surface are far superior to gestures on an iPad or Android device. Simply swiping the display down minimizes a program very intuitively; swiping it down and holding it for a second closes the program completely. The browser works well for web surfing, and the incorporated kickstand in the back has two positions, making it easy to find a good working angle to see the screen.

Where the Surface 2 has trouble is in the lack of apps. Not many regular Windows apps have been ported for use in Windows RT for an ARM processor. Microsoft also locked down the tablet, making it nearly impossible to run apps that haven't been obtained through the official Microsoft store. There were workarounds for Windows RT 8.0, but those workarounds don't function in Windows RT 8.1.

As of 2017, if you buy a Surface 2, it's pretty much good for web surfing, some simple word/spreadsheet processing using Windows Mobile Office (included) and listening to various media (video, music, other audio). Sadly, the Amazon Kindle app was withdrawn from the Microsoft Store for RT devices, so there's no app for Kindle. However, it's still possible to read your Kindle library both online and offline, as long as you first are able to connect to Amazon.

Battery life is good, though still short of what you can get with an iPad. In terms of value, the RT products appear to be a dead-end for Microsoft, with no further updates expected. Microsoft is working on a various "cloud" devices which some rumors state are simply updated versions of Windows RT. If true and if the products appear, one can hope that perhaps an upgrade path will be made for these truly great, if not well-known/high-selling, tablets.Read full review

Verified purchase:  Yes • Sold by: berlinrhino14

They tried

The surface RT 2 is a nice device overall, for 5 years ago.
It could easily replace a net book or an ebook reader or could be used to watch a movie in bed, but not for anything more serious.
>Pros:
* 1080p sharp and clear screen
* 8-10 hours battery life for lite use
* tegra 4 runs windows RT smoothly, never lags.
* nearly full microsoft office.
* micro sd slot

Cons:
* windows RT, can only install arm specific software. x86 and x64 apps wont run here.
* locked device, can only install apps feom the app store.
* the app store barely has any apps, its nearly negligible compared to android store.
* most wanted and important apps like google chrome and Firefox dont have an arm version.
* office for windows RT doesnt support VBA at all.
* very limited storage space. 18gb available out of total 25gb (windows takes 7gb)
* no palm rejection, cant write on it properly

Im sure therr are more pros and cons, but i could only thinknof those at the moment.Read full review

Verified purchase:  Yes • Condition: pre-owned • Sold by: buyfrombrooklyn

Finicky touch screen and very slow speed.

I knew the battery was of no use when I purchased this tablet. The screen is not user friendly, much too sensitive for my use. I purchased for game use and the speed is ridiculously slow. Too late to return. So I have slow speed, no battery, and a screen I am constantly enlarging or decreasing in size each time I touch it. Aggravating.Read full review

Verified purchase:  Yes • Condition: pre-owned • Sold by: endeardistributors

Excellent Windows tablet, well built, great screen!

The Surface 2 has Windows 8.1 RT which is fine for me as I already have a high powered laptop and if I need to edit music, movies, or pictures. I mainly bought this for "tablet" use and Office. I believe it is the only Surface tablet that comes with Full Office 2013 already installed which it like $80 by itself. I purchased this for apx. $116.00 on ebay used and refurbished. I've had the product for about a month with no issues. The screen is beautiful, colors are beautiful at full 1080p. No lag on WiFi connections. Netflix, YouTube, Facebook and other apps work well. Must use Microsoft Store. I also have an android phone and Fire HDX, they all do different things better than others and all serve different purposes. Sound from speakers could be better but I'm comparing this to my Fire HDX which has AMAZING sound for a tablet. I also use a wireless mouse and Type cover 2 with no issues. Also plays games well. Very powerful! Unless you really NEED full Windows you cant go wrong with the Surface 2!Read full review

Verified purchase:  Yes • Condition: pre-owned • Sold by: pylothepylon

Lightweignt with great features

Excellent PC-tablet I always wanted for all my needs. Long battery life for entertainment, personal work... Great performance. I take it everywhere I go, it's so lightweight and can be place in my small backpack. Easy to use. Very happy to have it.Read full review

Verified purchase:  Yes • Condition: refurbished • Sold by: geekdeal

Just Wipe it and are-Install Windows 10 Pro

Works just like a laptop but better because it's a tablet, re-install windows 10 pro and install the img file and walla, no different than a normal windows 10 Pro, upgrade the Ram by using a 256gb sdcard and partition it so you can use 20+ gb and put that towards the memory, my surface pro 2 I have already would kill a surface pro 4 any day like 4x more advanced for speed and a betterOSRead full review

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good product great photos

of corse your dealing w/ microw. which won't allow certain features .I would'd have bought it had I know..

Low cost for a premium product.

Shipped quickly. Great product. Needed some time to figure out RT. Also bought keyboard with extra battery. Fast performance. Great display. Note: This tablet is not able to be upgraded to Windows 10, but update makes the use of RT more of a windows 10 experience.Read full review

Verified purchase:  Yes • Condition: new • Sold by: sojourn-group

Surface pro 2

It's a great product!!! But the only problem is the windows RT only i can install App of Windows Store. :(

Verified purchase:  Yes • Condition: refurbished • Sold by: N6-M3emnRyC@Del...

Good value

This tablet came out in 2013, and you are getting a product from 2013. It has the 2013 operating system, 2013 screen sensitivity, 2013 speeds, ect. However, this is still a great product and well worth the money. Just do your research and make sure that you can do what you want to do on a device from 2013.Read full review

Verified purchase:  Yes • Condition: pre-owned • Sold by: speedy-circuits