Launch of Microsoft surface 2: what to expect

On Monday, September 23, Microsoft will launch (but not shipping) tablets of its surface of next generation in an event only by invitation in New York City.

In recent weeks, many leaks have revealed much of what was expected in his debut at the launch. Although Microsoft officials have not commented or confirmed these specifications, I have heard and seen information that leads me to believe they are correct.

New surfaces will be almost identical to the existing surfaces, how they will use the same screens of 10.6 and cover VaporMg and be compatible with the same pressure/covers the keyboard using the current.

They have the same number of USB ports and don't support LTE, WiFi-only. The surface, the successor of Surface RT 2, will be a tablet based on ARM (Tegra 4) with an estimated eight hours of battery life. It will feature a new ClearType full screen HD, who made his debut in the Surface Pro at the beginning of this year. Surface Pro 2, the successor to the Surface Pro, there is an Intel Core processor i5-based Haswell and allegedly getting seven hours of battery instead of only four or five hours.

Windows SuperSite editor Paul Thurrott has the full list of the expected 2 surface and Surface Pro 2 specifications, weight, thickness, ports, etc..

The most interesting part of surface launch on Monday, in my opinion, are the new surface peripherals. Despite Microsoft says that last year that the company had no intentions of making a Surface Pro docking station, they built one. The new surface docking station is expected to work with Surface Pro and Surface Pro 2 models only. Is expected to include a USB 3 and three USB 2 port, according to leaks.

And the expected indoor surface - a chunky version of the type of surface cover/keyboard, also comes. This cover will include a built-in battery that will extend the life of battery Surface Pro and Surface Pro 2 devices by a certain amount (still unknown). I am waiting new covers type and touch in a variety of colors at the launch on Monday, also.

There are two big questions at launch of Microsoft 2 surface: device availability and prices. Obviously, Microsoft executives are not commenting.

I have heard from one of my sources that has been reported on the surface information (and asked to remain anonymous) both the surface 2 and 2 Surface Pro can usually be available on or around October 22, in the time window 8.1 is generally available, which is October 18.

I don't know if Microsoft will take orders. I have no information as to what international or reseller distribution seems to strategies. Microsoft was slow to make the surfaces of first generation available outside United States I am not sure what has changed in the company's distribution plans or capabilities on that front.

According to my source, it seems that there is no huge price cuts in the works, which will surely disappoint those who have been waiting for the regular receipt of first generation surfaces that have made Microsoft rethinking its surface of prices.

The above source said that Microsoft plans to continue selling its first generation along with their new surfaces surfaces. The alleged plot is keep Surface RT price at its current level ($349,99 for 32GB with no included cover model) and introduce the surface GB 32 2 at $499. A 64 GB surface 2 will start at $599, the source said.

The Surface Pro will continue to start at $799. Surface Pro 2 will start at $899 for a version of 64GB, according to the aforementioned source. There will be 128 GB, 256 GB and 512 GB models available to $999, $1299 and $1.699, respectively, according to this source.

Touch and type covers will continue a price separately, from what I've heard, like the docking station.

Initially this shared information as my "Rumor of the week" in the recording of yesterday's Windows Weekly (as listeners live Eagle ears ear) on prices.

Keep in mind, this price and the availability of the information comes from a source only. The fixation of actual pricing/availability - if Microsoft announced on Monday - that information can be different.

Event of Monday 2 of surface will not broadcast live, according to Microsoft. But presentation and blogging from, starting around 10:30 a.m. ET on September 23. Also: The surface team will be making a Reddit Ask Me anything (AMA) on 23 September at 3 p.m. EST, as well as, where anybody can send their questions.