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RIP Microsoft Surface Pro 2, we hardly knew ye

Adrian Diaconescu
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Ever since Microsoft introduced the larger, zippier, slimmer Surface Pro 3, the downfall of the 2-in-1 laptop’s predecessor seemed to be inevitable. Now, the Surface Pro 2 has disappeared from the online Microsoft Store, Neowin reports.

Technically, the one-year-old tablet/laptop hybrid is still there. Its starting price tag of $799 continues to be listed. But if you click the “buy now” button, you’re sent to an empty page containing the following ominous message.

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That leaves little room for doubt, at a first glance. The Surface Pro 2 is no more, or so it would seem.

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Of course, it’s not over until the fat lady sings. Or, in this case, until Microsoft comes forward with an official statement on the matter.

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In the meantime, if you’re interested in the aging 10.6-inch device, it might be wise to reach out to a third-party retailer. Amazon still stocks the 128GB variant, which is available for $889.

The same model can be purchased on Best Buy for $10 more, and BB also sells 256GB, and 512GB versions at $1,100, and $1,600, respectively. You can also opt for a package including a Touch Cover 2 keyboard dock as well. The 256GB bundle is $1,100, and the 512GB costs $1,400.

Keep in mind that the Surface Pro 2 is no longer a powerhouse. The Intel Core i5 Haswell processor inside is aging, and 4GB RAM is offered as a standard. The display sports a 1,920 x 1,080 resolution.

Connectivity options include USB 3.0, Mini DisplayPort, a microSDXC card reader, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth 4.0. Hands down, the design is the biggest drawback. Tipping the scales at nearly two pounds, the Surface Pro 2 is considerably chunkier than its 12-inch successor, which weighs 1.76 pounds.

We’re sad to see you go, Surface Pro 2, but it was just a matter of time.

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