For storage I will be using the 2 TB drive from my previous working pc, a Dell Presicion M6500 17' monster, as a data disk connected by USB to the server in my house. In working hours the Surface will be hooked up to the new Surface docking, with two monitors, wired network and other niceties. I have also bought a 128 gig Micro SD card, and since I am a bit anal when it comes to backups I wanted to put that to double use. Because I do not take image backups from within Windows. Never. Don't trust them. So I took a 500 meg part of it for a Windows PE setup based on 8.1 ADK and used Acronis True Image to make the PE. No dice. No way to get the thing to boot from it. I have been using a smallish USB stick for this so far (I think it's 16 gig, or something like that), and I have been able to boot, but not without problems. It has to be plugged into the USB port on the side of the unit itself to boot. Not one of the ports in the Surface Docking, and not through an USB hub. That just doesn't work, the unit doesn't see it.
Can anybody tell me if I'm doing something wrong, or if it's simply impossible to boot from a card? I had the idea that the card reader probably was a part of the USB setup, but I may be wrong. It's so hard to see what's going on when I don't see any POST messages, as I'm used to (yeah, I'm old - been in computers since the Commodore 64, with almost all generations of Intel and AMD processors behind me in some computer or other).
Meet the new surface Features. 10.6 Inches. 1920.1080 Pixels. Windows 8.1 Pro. 4 GB RAM. Intel Core i5. Storage 64 GB TO 512 GB. SD Card Slot. Simply take an ordinary sheet of printer/copier paper and cut a small piece off of it (.25' x 1'). Hold the piece of paper on the back (non connector) side of the SD card when inserting it into your surface. Now you should have access to your SD card. Apparently there are issues with the connectors on some RT units. Here's a quick overview of Surface Pro 2 features. Touchscreen The 10.6 ClearType Full HD display, with its 16:9 aspect ratio and 1080p resolution (1920x1080 pixels), is great for watching HD movies, browsing the web, and using Office apps (sold separately).
Get to know Surface Pro 2
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Here's a quick overview of Surface Pro 2 features.
Touchscreen | The 10.6 ClearType Full HD display, with its 16:9 aspect ratio and 1080p resolution (1920x1080 pixels), is great for watching HD movies, browsing the web, and using Office apps (sold separately). You can use your fingers to select, zoom, or move things around on the screen. For more info, see Surface touchscreen. |
Type Covers | Type Covers can be used as a keyboard and protective cover. |
Pro Pen | Take notes, draw, and mark up documents using the digital pen. |
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth | Surface supports standard Wi-Fi protocols (802.11a/b/g/n) and Bluetooth® 4.0. This means that you can connect to a wireless network and and use Bluetooth mice. |
Two cameras and a microphone | There are two cameras and a microphone that you can use for phone calls and videos. The cameras record video in 720p, with a 16:9 aspect ratio (widescreen). |
Kickstand | Flip out the dual-angle kickstand when you want to be productive. One position is ideal for typing at a desk, and another for typing on your lap. |
Stereo speakers, | Listen to music, conference calls, or audio books using apps from Microsoft Store or Internet Explorer. |
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Software | Software included with Surface Pro 2:
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CPU and RAM | 4th Gen Intel® Core i5 Processor, with Intel HD Graphics 4400 with 4 or 8 GB RAM (Dual-channel LPDDR3). |
Storage | In addition to the internal storage included with Surface Pro 2, there are some additional storage options. For info, see Surface storage options. |
Sensors | Surface has four sensors (an ambient light sensor, an accelerometer, gyroscope, and compass) that apps can use to do cool things. |
Surface Pro 2 hardware specifications
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Software | Windows 8.1 Pro |
Exterior | Dimensions: 10.81 x 6.81 x 0.53 in |
Storage* and Memory | 64/128GB 256/512GB -------------------------- 4GB RAM 8GB RAM |
Display | Screen: 10.6 inch ClearType Full HD Display |
CPU and Wireless | 4th generation Intel® Core™ i5 Processor |
Battery Life | 7-15 days idle life |
Camera, Video, and Audio | Two 720p HD cameras, front and rear-facing |
Ports | Full-size USB 3.0 |
Sensors | Ambient light sensor |
Surface Pro Pen | Included |
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* System software uses significant storage space. Available storage is subject to change based on system software updates and apps usage. 1 GB = 1 billion bytes. See Surface.com/Storage for more details.
** Maximum display output from the Mini DisplayPort depends on the refresh rate and screen resolution. See Connect Surface Pro to a TV, monitor, or projector for more details.