Marketing description

At less than 1.5 pounds and just 8.9 mm thick, Surface 2 lets you carry less while you do more. Surface 2 ups the ante with a more powerful, always-on processor, so it's ready to go when you need it. Surface 2 is powerful, yet ultra-thin and lightweight.
Surface 2 pushes the boundaries of what a tablet can do. With touch-optimized versions of Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote, Surface 2 can go from plaything to workhorse in a snap.

Key selling points

• Tons of ports
• Click-in keyboards
• Built-in dual-position kickstand
• Faster processor
• ClearType HD display (1080p)
• Front and rear-facing 1080p video cameras

Product features

• Microsoft Office
  Surface 2 pushes the boundaries of what a tablet can do. With touch-optimized versions of Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote, Surface 2 can go from plaything to workhorse in a snap.
• Tons of ports
  Bring your entire media collection with you wherever you go. Show off everything on the big screen using the video out port. A full-size USB 3.0 port and Bluetooth 4.0 provide clutter-free connections with wireless mice and headsets.
• Click-in keyboards
  When you need to work faster, take Surface from tablet to laptop in a snap. When closed, the covers turn off your display and protect it from scratches when you're on the move. Surface Covers come in a variety of bright, bold hues, so you can choose the one that fits your style.
• Built-in dual-position kickstand
  The integrated kickstand provides uncompromised support and flexibility. Surface 2 has two kickstand positions, so you can see the screen whether you're working at a desk or with Surface 2 in your lap. Whether you're creating a presentation, watching a movie, or recording video, Surface stands on its own.
• Faster processor
  Surface 2 runs on the NVIDIA Tegra 4 processor, making it one of the fastest tablets on the market. Thin, light, and with up to 10 hours of battery life you can power through your day wherever you are.
• ClearType HD display (1080p)
  Surface 2 has an optically bonded ClearType HD display that is strikingly sharp with a wide viewing angle. The wide screen is perfect for watching 1080p HD video, and optimized for multi-tasking with side-by-side apps. Auto-adjusting screen intensity gives you the clearest picture possible, whether you're indoors or out.
• Front and rear-facing 1080p video cameras
  Surface 2 includes a 3.5 megapixel camera on the front and a 5 megapixel camera on the back for crisp, clear images and photos. Want to shoot video or record a meeting? Skype with people around the world? The cameras record video in stunning 1080p quality with Surface 2.