I went through college with a 128gb surface pro 2. I scanned documents into OneNote and took written notes for all my math classes with the stylus. The battery keyboard was great and the optional docking station made it so I could use it as a desktop. Hands down one of my favorite computers that I ever owned. Wish I still had it.
Same-ish here! Got my SP2 refurbished, Junior year of High School, and used it all the way till Junior year of college (last year)! So a solid 4 years of taking notes on it and using it as my main machine. Then I did a 180 and got a Mac. I love it, but miss that stylus.
I haven’t owned any of the new surfaces but got this SP2 back in 2013. From what I’ve tried in stores, the Wacom pen slays all these new ones. I took notes for school with this, played games on my down time (Civ5), ran CAD programs. I still have this guy and everytime I look at a new surface or even iPad, I just can’t see spending the money when I have this little power house. I don’t mind the weight either, it seems more durable to me. The dock is awesome too, found one on eBay back in 2020
I have used last 5 years the refurbished product. It is simply great. Very powerful device and reliable. Still I get 4.5 hours battery backup on full use. It was great during online classes. Everything gets updated automatically. Now I have windows 10 pro. Very happy with it.
@@LaptopRetrospective Yes only problem is screen size. 10.8inch is bit small for me to use in class. 12inch would have been better. Rest simply flawless. The pen without battery is also very nice. I also use Wacom Intous 680TH wireless and that with Surface is good company. Thanks for your posting even after so many years.
@@SudiptaKumarRoy you could hook up an external display, keyboard and mouse to it if you don't mind getting a video adapter plus a USB hub (or bluetooth peripherals). I agree the screen is pretty tight though, but that does help a bit with portability.
I love this old beast and have had quite a tumultuous adventure with it. I originally got the Pro 2 in 2016 because it could play Skyrim decently at 720p, then I started using it for digital art once I started transitioning from traditional. Now, it's largely my secondary art production machine and I also use or for other goofy projects. This thing is a tank!
Always enjoyed the SP2. After the CPU update, it held the same cpu and gpu of it's successor, the SP3 as far as the i5 model went. (SP3 has an i3, i5, and very notorious thermal throttling i7) Though the main thing to note is how the SP2 was the last to use wacom tech for it's pen. Along with it being much bulkier, (it's a literal brick, especially in comparison to the Surfaces that came after it) it also still retained the dual fans on both ends of the tablet. So whereas the SP3 suffered from throttle issues because of both the slimed down form factor (which admittedly is still when Microsoft nailed the style of the surface line in my opinion) and only having a single fan, the SP2 and older SP1 handles heat dissipation much better. The surfaces after the SP3 became fanless and the SP3 onwards went with a larger screen from there. I own multiple Surfaces but I've always had a soft spot the 10.1 surfaces. I really wanted to like the Surface 3 (the non Pro 10.1 version) due to it fitting my wants of mobility while also being smaller and easier to carry than my SP3 at the times of their release. But the Atom processor just couldn't do what I wanted reasonable. So I had swapped back to my SP2 as my daily drivers while the newer Surfaces became my at home work machines. It held on wonderfully without issues for years until the Surface Go finally came out and met my quota of a 10.1 Surface, meeting what I wanted that the Surface 3 just couldn't do. I still go back to my SP2 occasionally and use it as my daily driver when I need something more powerful CPU wise and less so gpu needed that the Surface Go has over the SP2. Never had an issue or problem with the tablet itself, though my SP2's power cover holds a drastically smaller charge and sometimes causes the mouse to go completely erratic on the trackpad, forcing me to navigate through touch. Probably my favorite of the Surface line overall if I had to choose one.
Thanks for the awesome comment and taking the time to write it. I agree that the 3 wasn't an entirely forward leap and they had to fix a lot with the new form factor. These old ones were/are really tough customers.
I still have my surface pro 2. I loved it for school, drawing, and using in FL studio. Definitely had wear and tear but looked nice with the stickers I had on it. It felt like a dream laptop for a an artist . Haven’t used it since 2016. Batteries fried. Might just get it repaired after watching this. I rmrbr when I met panos Panay at a pop up event in Chicago for the Surface Pro 2. Sent me a free signed touch cover when I could barely afford the pro 2. Might just put in a frame if I can’t get it repaired
When i am about convinced that i need an iPad/Android tablet, i look at my surface pro 2 and every realization kicks in again. No tablet can run windows legacy programs except surface products. Still the best tablet!
I recently fished my Surface Pro 2 out of my junk pile in my garage and have been using it casually for programming challenges. It's a bit bulky, but I still feel like it's reasonably portable. I feel the screen's a bit cramped, but honestly, I absolutely seem to be able to get by. Visual Studio Code runs smoothly for both Python and Java development (I've not tried building anything large). My only complaint is the trackpad buttons suck. But, I've noticed the trackpad supports gestures that I'm used to from my Mac machines, so that makes it quite usable. I bought my Pro 2 used many years ago for like $300CAD, it's got 8GB memory and 256GB storage and honestly, this is a perfectly usable computer in 2022. I think having 8GB of memory is probably critical for modern basic use and the storage seems fast enough to have helped this thing stay usable. I guess the lack of formal Windows 11 support might be a bit killer, but apparently Windows 11 actually can run fine on these, you just have to go through some extra effort to get it installed. I use my Pro 2 casually in situations where I wouldn't want to have one of my nice Macs at risk. I toss it in the car and muck around in VS Code while I wait for things, etc. I consider maybe replacing it with a Surface Go or a newer Pro with a larger screen, but ultimately I'm not sure it's worth spending much to get something newer when strictly speaking this old thing is perfectly fine for basic coding, word processing, spreadsheets, web browsing and even gaming super old games (I actually boot a Windows 2000 VM on it just to play Star Wars Rebellion). I'm a Mac and Linux guy, but this is a fun little Windows rig that actually has quality hardware and great tight integration with the OS, unlike the experience you get with basically any PC hardware vendor that isn't Microsoft. It has aged extremely well though it's hard to say if it'll be all too good much longer. And to be fair, my expectations of this were super low and it over-delivered on that. If you expect a lot from it, you could be disappointed. I for one, am happy and really like it.
I do have that problem too... I feel like I'm gonna lose my finger whenever I have to turn it on lol. Luckily, I don't have to use it that much because touching the Windows logo wakes the device just fine. I'm only afraid it's going to break completely one day. I've heard Surface Pro 2 is a nightmare to repair.
@@mario123m i found a solution few months ago. To the point of nothing to lose, i tried to spray WD40 specialist contact cleaner to the power button. Carefully. Few minutes later it works like a charm. Power button is working normally again. If you want, you can try it at your own risk.
Great video. I have a SP2 8GB/256GB that has been basically in a drawer form2+ years. Was thinking about selling it but I may repurpose as a home server.
well it does get warm and also the fans are quite noisy when under load. but watching a movie does not make it too warm, nor the fans are too loud. got the 4/128 version with 4200U CPU.
How 'bout the Surface 3 and Surface Go at some point? Surface Go might be a bit of a stretch, since it's still supported and all, but the Surface 3 shouldn't be too expensive, even in Canada.
Working on it as we speak. I have a Pro 3 with its docking station but it is in rough shape, corner of screen has damage and touch doesn't seem to be working so I don't know if the specimen is good enough for filming.
There is one in my area that sports 256gb, looks in mint shape, and comes with a dock + charger. I'm way tempted despite already having two desktops and a laptop lol
How has nobody complained about the ghost touch problems? Mine is a glorified unstablr laptop because the touch screen is unusable with the ghost touches.
You can download Chrome or anything else you want. It is a fully functional Windows 10 PC. Nothing weird or proprietary to worry about here. Glad you enjoyed the video!
@@LaptopRetrospective Thank you, I thought they killed a few of the early Surface off, them being not compatible with Chrome, I know the first 1 you are unable to get it on. so I was very wary about purchasing
@@rorye6935 Are you sure about that? I know you cannot install it through the Windows Store but there is nothing stopping you from loading any browser you want on Windows, regardless of the device.
I bought a second hand surface pro 2 without the pen. Where can I find an active pen that compatible with this device? It could official from Microsoft or from another brand
Got a Surface Pro (1st gen) a few weeks ago aka: Surface with Windows 8 Pro So I upgraded it to Windows 8.1 and I will upgrade to Windows 10 after end of support for Windows 8.1.
I had a pro 2 last year and used it for emulation which it was very good at, Anything up to GameCube played very nice and the Pro 2 although warm never got hot too touch, Upgraded to a Pro 3 i7 and have been very disappointed with thermal throttling, The Pro 2 actually performed much better which is crazy. So I am selling the Pro 3 and going back to 2, I don't trust the newer ones to be much better with throttling from what I have read and the price difference between the Pro 2 and 4 5 etc is massive, Pro 2 i5 512gb with dock and pen for £300, Pro 4 and above depending on condition 450+ with only a type cover or nothing at all. Battery is the only issue as these are getting on a bit now but I am willing to risk it.
@@LaptopRetrospective I highly recommend undervaulting it using the intel extreme tuning tool, It still doesn't make much of a difference for gaming but helps keep it cool if you are watching a movie or general use and increases battery life. The screen is lovely on the Pro 3 I will give it that, Great for films and such and the speakers are better than the Pro 2's, More punchier.
I love my pro2 surface, unfortunately, it has a fan problem on one side: noisy, very hot, I have the impression that it rubs somewhere (as the fan was off axis). No repairman dares to open it, because too difficult : /
Hi, I'm thinking to buy this product today at around 280 canadian dollar, it is the one with 128 gb ssd, some weary signs, do you recommend it? Please reply
The fact that I am watching your video is bc I won a bid of surface 2 on ebay and got it at around USD 85. And as I can see the positive comments, I assume that I got a good deal. 🙄
@@LaptopRetrospective I just won it about an hour ago so it will take time to deliver but on listing I could see that the guy will provide the device with charger and the keyboard.
How well does this run tf2 like model graphics at medium and everything else at low thinking of getting this since its cheap its better than my 2009 laptop and it has a wacom stylus which is better than what Microsoft uses now
I have the original SP2 I bought new with a purple keyboard a long time ago. I used it when I travel, runs my AutoCAD program perfect. Wish it had 2) USB ports...
I can’t determine which Surface device I have! It says 32 GB but I can’t tell more as I can’t power it up. I know that power cord works as it lights up. I have had it plugged in for days but it won’t turn on. Is it possible that the battery is dead? And if so, is it even worth it to have that replaced?
There should be a serial number on it somewhere you can look up. If your device isn't turning on there are a lot of things that could be the problem but the battery isn't likely one if the device is plugged in.
I went through college with a 128gb surface pro 2. I scanned documents into OneNote and took written notes for all my math classes with the stylus. The battery keyboard was great and the optional docking station made it so I could use it as a desktop. Hands down one of my favorite computers that I ever owned. Wish I still had it.
Thanks for sharing your experience with the Pro 2. I wish something like this existed when I was in school.
Same-ish here! Got my SP2 refurbished, Junior year of High School, and used it all the way till Junior year of college (last year)! So a solid 4 years of taking notes on it and using it as my main machine. Then I did a 180 and got a Mac. I love it, but miss that stylus.
Thanks for the story!
I still have mine since like 2016.its my dedicated music production station. Still keeps up surprisingly. Gaming also work on this little guy.
Nice to hear! Glad it is still serving you well.
I like how this thing looks as if it has survived an atomic war.
🤣
Mine looks worse, so bad the kickstand has 2 dents in it lol
I haven’t owned any of the new surfaces but got this SP2 back in 2013. From what I’ve tried in stores, the Wacom pen slays all these new ones. I took notes for school with this, played games on my down time (Civ5), ran CAD programs. I still have this guy and everytime I look at a new surface or even iPad, I just can’t see spending the money when I have this little power house. I don’t mind the weight either, it seems more durable to me. The dock is awesome too, found one on eBay back in 2020
Right on!
I have used last 5 years the refurbished product.
It is simply great. Very powerful device and reliable. Still I get 4.5 hours battery backup on full use. It was great during online classes. Everything gets updated automatically. Now I have windows 10 pro. Very happy with it.
Yep, still very usable.
@@LaptopRetrospective Yes only problem is screen size. 10.8inch is bit small for me to use in class. 12inch would have been better. Rest simply flawless. The pen without battery is also very nice. I also use Wacom Intous 680TH wireless and that with Surface is good company. Thanks for your posting even after so many years.
@@SudiptaKumarRoy you could hook up an external display, keyboard and mouse to it if you don't mind getting a video adapter plus a USB hub (or bluetooth peripherals). I agree the screen is pretty tight though, but that does help a bit with portability.
I love this old beast and have had quite a tumultuous adventure with it. I originally got the Pro 2 in 2016 because it could play Skyrim decently at 720p, then I started using it for digital art once I started transitioning from traditional.
Now, it's largely my secondary art production machine and I also use or for other goofy projects. This thing is a tank!
Awesome to hear you're still getting use out of it.
I loved my old surface pro 2. also still love the vids
Thanks David. You're awesome.
@@LaptopRetrospective no u
Thanks for this. My husband and I recently got one off ebay for gaming and what not. :) It seems pretty cool!
Right on, it is a fun little unit.
Picked one up for $86, excited to use it for media and entertainment. It's replacing an iPad Mini 2.
Nice score!
Always enjoyed the SP2. After the CPU update, it held the same cpu and gpu of it's successor, the SP3 as far as the i5 model went. (SP3 has an i3, i5, and very notorious thermal throttling i7) Though the main thing to note is how the SP2 was the last to use wacom tech for it's pen. Along with it being much bulkier, (it's a literal brick, especially in comparison to the Surfaces that came after it) it also still retained the dual fans on both ends of the tablet. So whereas the SP3 suffered from throttle issues because of both the slimed down form factor (which admittedly is still when Microsoft nailed the style of the surface line in my opinion) and only having a single fan, the SP2 and older SP1 handles heat dissipation much better. The surfaces after the SP3 became fanless and the SP3 onwards went with a larger screen from there. I own multiple Surfaces but I've always had a soft spot the 10.1 surfaces. I really wanted to like the Surface 3 (the non Pro 10.1 version) due to it fitting my wants of mobility while also being smaller and easier to carry than my SP3 at the times of their release. But the Atom processor just couldn't do what I wanted reasonable. So I had swapped back to my SP2 as my daily drivers while the newer Surfaces became my at home work machines. It held on wonderfully without issues for years until the Surface Go finally came out and met my quota of a 10.1 Surface, meeting what I wanted that the Surface 3 just couldn't do. I still go back to my SP2 occasionally and use it as my daily driver when I need something more powerful CPU wise and less so gpu needed that the Surface Go has over the SP2. Never had an issue or problem with the tablet itself, though my SP2's power cover holds a drastically smaller charge and sometimes causes the mouse to go completely erratic on the trackpad, forcing me to navigate through touch. Probably my favorite of the Surface line overall if I had to choose one.
Thanks for the awesome comment and taking the time to write it. I agree that the 3 wasn't an entirely forward leap and they had to fix a lot with the new form factor. These old ones were/are really tough customers.
I still have my surface pro 2. I loved it for school, drawing, and using in FL studio. Definitely had wear and tear but looked nice with the stickers I had on it. It felt like a dream laptop for a an artist . Haven’t used it since 2016. Batteries fried. Might just get it repaired after watching this. I rmrbr when I met panos Panay at a pop up event in Chicago for the Surface Pro 2. Sent me a free signed touch cover when I could barely afford the pro 2. Might just put in a frame if I can’t get it repaired
That's an awesome story! What a cool piece of history.
When i am about convinced that i need an iPad/Android tablet, i look at my surface pro 2 and every realization kicks in again. No tablet can run windows legacy programs except surface products. Still the best tablet!
Tablets for productivity that don't run a solid OS are just toys. 😂
This is the peak of surface products
It's where the design language started to solidify.
Love this laptop
Cool, what do you use it for?
@@LaptopRetrospective I just got it
For now neyflix and basic tasks like emails
Sometimes you just need a windows computer
I recently fished my Surface Pro 2 out of my junk pile in my garage and have been using it casually for programming challenges. It's a bit bulky, but I still feel like it's reasonably portable. I feel the screen's a bit cramped, but honestly, I absolutely seem to be able to get by. Visual Studio Code runs smoothly for both Python and Java development (I've not tried building anything large). My only complaint is the trackpad buttons suck. But, I've noticed the trackpad supports gestures that I'm used to from my Mac machines, so that makes it quite usable. I bought my Pro 2 used many years ago for like $300CAD, it's got 8GB memory and 256GB storage and honestly, this is a perfectly usable computer in 2022. I think having 8GB of memory is probably critical for modern basic use and the storage seems fast enough to have helped this thing stay usable. I guess the lack of formal Windows 11 support might be a bit killer, but apparently Windows 11 actually can run fine on these, you just have to go through some extra effort to get it installed.
I use my Pro 2 casually in situations where I wouldn't want to have one of my nice Macs at risk. I toss it in the car and muck around in VS Code while I wait for things, etc.
I consider maybe replacing it with a Surface Go or a newer Pro with a larger screen, but ultimately I'm not sure it's worth spending much to get something newer when strictly speaking this old thing is perfectly fine for basic coding, word processing, spreadsheets, web browsing and even gaming super old games (I actually boot a Windows 2000 VM on it just to play Star Wars Rebellion).
I'm a Mac and Linux guy, but this is a fun little Windows rig that actually has quality hardware and great tight integration with the OS, unlike the experience you get with basically any PC hardware vendor that isn't Microsoft. It has aged extremely well though it's hard to say if it'll be all too good much longer. And to be fair, my expectations of this were super low and it over-delivered on that. If you expect a lot from it, you could be disappointed. I for one, am happy and really like it.
Thanks so much for sharing your experience. It's always great to hear how people are using these devices.
Hmm on a whim i checked Craiglist and theres one for 170 usd. Would jump on it but recent purchases have kinda put a hold on that
Glad to hear prices seem to be level, at least in North America. Thanks for the report.
So, it would be good for drawing because of the pressure sensitivity?
I think it would be an inexpensive way to get started. That way you find out what you really need.
@@LaptopRetrospective Thanks!😀
@@Josiah.435 You're welcome!
@@LaptopRetrospective would the surface 3 not the pro be better?
@@Josiah.435 Not sure, haven't used one yet.
Thanks for that info
You're welcome.
mine has power button problem. it's reaally hard to power on. i had to push it hard repeatedly until it power on. is anyone also have this problem?
I didn't find the buttons hard to press on this one. It may have been damaged somewhere.
I do have that problem too... I feel like I'm gonna lose my finger whenever I have to turn it on lol. Luckily, I don't have to use it that much because touching the Windows logo wakes the device just fine. I'm only afraid it's going to break completely one day. I've heard Surface Pro 2 is a nightmare to repair.
They aren't the easiest, but not impossible.
@@mario123m i found a solution few months ago. To the point of nothing to lose, i tried to spray WD40 specialist contact cleaner to the power button. Carefully. Few minutes later it works like a charm. Power button is working normally again. If you want, you can try it at your own risk.
@@topangursada1895 Wow thanks for the tip. 😀
What stylus can I use as a replacement of the surface pen?
Lots of third party options out there on Amazon. 👍
Great video. I have a SP2 8GB/256GB that has been basically in a drawer form2+ years. Was thinking about selling it but I may repurpose as a home server.
I think it would make a pretty good "around the house" device.
I found one for 2000 dirhams (about 277 dollars canadian) in Morocco is that a good price
That's reasonable, might be moreso for your region.
Pretty neat little computer. Does it get noticeably hot during operation?
Not that I have noticed. Warm sure, not hot.
well it does get warm and also the fans are quite noisy when under load. but watching a movie does not make it too warm, nor the fans are too loud. got the 4/128 version with 4200U CPU.
@@MostlyRCSlovakia thanks for sharing your experience!
How 'bout the Surface 3 and Surface Go at some point? Surface Go might be a bit of a stretch, since it's still supported and all, but the Surface 3 shouldn't be too expensive, even in Canada.
Working on it as we speak. I have a Pro 3 with its docking station but it is in rough shape, corner of screen has damage and touch doesn't seem to be working so I don't know if the specimen is good enough for filming.
There is one in my area that sports 256gb, looks in mint shape, and comes with a dock + charger. I'm way tempted despite already having two desktops and a laptop lol
If the price is right, I can see why. 😁
I got a surface RT! I believe it works but I need to obtain a charger for it
Interesting, let us know how that goes.
Great video. This helped me because I’m wondering if it’s worth it.
Lots of value still in these devices. Glad you liked the video.
How has nobody complained about the ghost touch problems? Mine is a glorified unstablr laptop because the touch screen is unusable with the ghost touches.
Interesting. I didn't experience it myself.
Worth it to buy surface pro 2 or surface 3 in this year? Sorry for my bad english :(
If the specs cover what you need the 2 is nice. The 3 can hold its value a bit more.
I want to buy one for art
Would be pretty affordable place to start. As you get more involved your demands and preferences will probably get refined.
@@LaptopRetrospective well I also want to use this for animating. Is it great for animating?
What programs will you use and what are their system requirements?
@@LaptopRetrospective rough animator
Can't find any system requirements for it but it doesn't look too demanding.
How about display specs?
1920x1080 display. Let me know what level of detail you'd like me to go.
@@LaptopRetrospective color gamut and color accuracy
For your consideration: www.anandtech.com/show/7440/microsoft-surface-pro-2-review/2
72% of sRGB and 54% of Adobe RGB.
@@LaptopRetrospective thanks a lot
You're welcome.
Do u think its good for school?
What do you need it to do for school?
@@LaptopRetrospective thanks for the fast response 😃. Mainly for microsoft office and writing notes with the pen
So long as the battery is in good condition.
Are the keyboards and stylus expensive?
Often when you buy these used the original owner bundles it all, but they are not bank breaking by any stretch, especially if you are buying used.
@@LaptopRetrospective Thank you very much, also can you still download chrome? I'm on the verge of buying 1, really enjoyed your honest review!
You can download Chrome or anything else you want. It is a fully functional Windows 10 PC. Nothing weird or proprietary to worry about here.
Glad you enjoyed the video!
@@LaptopRetrospective Thank you, I thought they killed a few of the early Surface off, them being not compatible with Chrome, I know the first 1 you are unable to get it on. so I was very wary about purchasing
@@rorye6935 Are you sure about that? I know you cannot install it through the Windows Store but there is nothing stopping you from loading any browser you want on Windows, regardless of the device.
I just snagged one for $70! Is it good for students?
Yep and a nice price, especially if it came with accessories.
hello i also have surface 2 pro with windows 8. wanted to ask you how to install windows 10. please help
Answered your question in your other comment.
I bought a second hand surface pro 2 without the pen. Where can I find an active pen that compatible with this device?
It could official from Microsoft or from another brand
eBay or Amazon will have some good prices. It should work with most capacitive pens.
Buy from AliExpress it will be very cheap.
The fastest way to tell the difference between the two is that the Pro 2 says surface on the back while the Pro 1 has the windows logo on it.
Good point!!
Got a Surface Pro (1st gen) a few weeks ago aka:
Surface with Windows 8 Pro
So I upgraded it to Windows 8.1 and I will upgrade to Windows 10 after end of support for Windows 8.1.
Best of luck!
I had a pro 2 last year and used it for emulation which it was very good at, Anything up to GameCube played very nice and the Pro 2 although warm never got hot too touch, Upgraded to a Pro 3 i7 and have been very disappointed with thermal throttling, The Pro 2 actually performed much better which is crazy. So I am selling the Pro 3 and going back to 2, I don't trust the newer ones to be much better with throttling from what I have read and the price difference between the Pro 2 and 4 5 etc is massive, Pro 2 i5 512gb with dock and pen for £300, Pro 4 and above depending on condition 450+ with only a type cover or nothing at all. Battery is the only issue as these are getting on a bit now but I am willing to risk it.
Interesting story. I'll keep that in mind when I get my hands on a Pro 3.
@@LaptopRetrospective I highly recommend undervaulting it using the intel extreme tuning tool, It still doesn't make much of a difference for gaming but helps keep it cool if you are watching a movie or general use and increases battery life. The screen is lovely on the Pro 3 I will give it that, Great for films and such and the speakers are better than the Pro 2's, More punchier.
What pen do you use for the pro 2?
Not the battery powered Surface Pen.
I love my pro2 surface, unfortunately, it has a fan problem on one side: noisy, very hot, I have the impression that it rubs somewhere (as the fan was off axis). No repairman dares to open it, because too difficult : /
Yeah, opening them up usually means a busted screen.
Hi, I'm thinking to buy this product today at around 280 canadian dollar, it is the one with 128 gb ssd, some weary signs, do you recommend it? Please reply
Not a bad price if it has a good CPU, good amount of RAM and at least has the keyboard included.
The fact that I am watching your video is bc I won a bid of surface 2 on ebay and got it at around USD 85. And as I can see the positive comments, I assume that I got a good deal. 🙄
Seems like a decent price. Did it come with any accessories?
@@LaptopRetrospective I just won it about an hour ago so it will take time to deliver but on listing I could see that the guy will provide the device with charger and the keyboard.
Cool, hopefully it arrives safely.
@@LaptopRetrospective yeah hope so...Hey! Can these be upgraded to windows 10?
Asking just out of curiosity.
Yeah it can be done, not sure how well it would perform but it should run.
How well does this run tf2 like model graphics at medium and everything else at low thinking of getting this since its cheap its better than my 2009 laptop and it has a wacom stylus which is better than what Microsoft uses now
I wouldn't use it for gaming.
I have the original SP2 I bought new with a purple keyboard a long time ago. I used it when I travel, runs my AutoCAD program perfect. Wish it had 2) USB ports...
That's awesome. Thanks for sharing your use case.
I should also add... I dumped that crappy windows 8 and 8.1 now at 10 with no problems.
Makes sense. 😁
I can’t determine which Surface device I have! It says 32 GB but I can’t tell more as I can’t power it up. I know that power cord works as it lights up. I have had it plugged in for days but it won’t turn on. Is it possible that the battery is dead? And if so, is it even worth it to have that replaced?
There should be a serial number on it somewhere you can look up. If your device isn't turning on there are a lot of things that could be the problem but the battery isn't likely one if the device is plugged in.
You have a Surface RT or Surface 2 RT, not a pro, basically unusable today, nothing works on it today since it doesn't run regular windows
Would rather own the Surface Pro 2 because of the better battery life
It's not hurting on battery life.