Surface 2 With LTE Launched, Available In The United States

available starting tomorrow (March 18) in the United States via Microsoft Stores, Best Buy and other retail outlets that sell Surface devices. Cellular LTE connectivity is provided via AT&T and no wireless contract is needed for now. However, chances are that the wireless carrier might launch its own deal for the Surface 2 soon. In terms of hardware, the device comes with pretty much the same specifications, features, and dimensions — though obviously it is bound to be just a bit heavier compared to the standard model, owing to the additional chip for wireless connectivity. And as previously rumored, the device is only offered in 64GB storage capacity, but a 32GB variant is not out of the picture just yet, particularly if the slate sells well. The pricing for the Surface 2 with LTE, at least in the United States, comes in at $679, without any cover or accessory of any sorts, but with two years of free SkyDrive storage up to 200GB. Microsoft is also said to be working on a European launch, and is currently in negotiations with Vodafone. Now all we need now is a smaller Surface unit to go head-to-head with the Nexus 7 and the iPad Mini.]]>