Microsoft Surface Pro 2 review, specs, price: The Windows 8.1 Pro powered tablet has been out of stock with the 64GB, 128GB and 256GB variants for weeks, with the 512GB model the only one available. A recent look at the company-owned online storefront, the $999 128GB variant shows that the model is now available. The other three models, however, the entry-level 64GB and the higher-end 256GB and 512GB are both seen out-of-stock.

Microsoft says that the Surface Pro 2 is “The only tablet to replace your laptop.” According to Microsoft, it has a “Heart of a laptop. Body of a tablet.” and is designed for the power user who doesn’t stand still.” The entry-level version of the unit starts at $899 (64GB) and it’s also now powered with a stronger processor.

SPECS
In a review by Phone Arena, it noted that the Surface Pro 2 has the same 10.6” display like its predecessor. The ClearType display has a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels but only has a pixel density of 208 ppi. Despite the ppi, the tech site said that the display has 46% better color accuracy and record low reflectivity. Powered by a recently upgraded core i5 processor, the Microsoft Surface Pro 2 makes strides in battery life compared to its predecessor. The Surface Pro 2 is also much quieter.

The tablet is also equipped with a 1 megapixel camera, 4GB of RAM memory and starts at 64GB of built-in storage. For a tablet, the Surface Pro 2 has a lot of RAM power and for storage, has other variants that allows up to 512GB in storage - almost as much as an all-in-one or desktop PC.

PROS & CONS
According to CNET huge plus for the Windows 8.1 Pro table is its faster speed and longer battery life. Compared to its predecessor, Surface Pro, the keyboard cover has also improved with backlit keys and is coupled with some of the best accessories for a tablet.

Phone Arena cites the Surface Pro 2’s low pixel density screen (as mentioned earlier), lack of a GPS and the tablet’s camera lacking autofocus and flash as some of the mishaps for this gadget. The thick and heavy look of the Surface Pro 2 and the keyboard cover being sold separately are two main minuses for the Surface Pro 2 in CNET’s review.

VERDICT

The Surface Pro 2, no matter what you think of Windows tablets is a very useful device. The Surface Pro 2, however, meets a lot of competition from Windows 8.1-powered ultraportables and notebooks that has better keyboards and has more laptop-like capability.

But with the demand from the unit and the recent upgrade it has made, the Surface Pro 2 only looks like it’s making more and more in roads in the market.