Introduction

Microsoft did something quite extraordinary with the release of the original Surface. Not only was it the first tablet computer Microsoft had ever developed, but the operating system (Windows RT) that ran on it was a significant departure from anything Microsoft had ever created.

Over the past year, Microsoft has had a chance to reflect on the original Surface. They’ve taken those things that made the Surface unique and expanded on them. For example, the kickstand that was such a standout feature of the original Surface now offers two positions so that the Surface 2 is easier to use in your lap. Microsoft has also significantly beefed up the hardware and made the tablet a much higher performer. The result is a unique tablet that’s ...

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