got one myself for 8GB 256gb 4300u and I really can't complain how this little thing handles all my softwares (photoshop, MS office, lightroom, Portrait Pro, sns HDR) without hiccup
the only letdown is the pen accuracy towards the edge of screen... even though Microsoft has released latest firmware, the issue was just minimised, not 100% resolved....

All you said about the docking station was that they sell one....great.
But is it any good? Isn't this something that would compliment the surface given they are going for the whole tablet desktop pc? do you recommend buying one?
and for crying out loud Microsoft, hurry up and release the dock in Australia already!!!!

Now if they could only stuff Blutooth and a phone chip in there somewhere ...

If they do Bluetooth, then make it APT-X

This is a pricy tablet for sure, but if you think of it as a tablet, laptop and (for some users - when docked with a full keyboard, mouse and monitor) desktop replacement as well, then it makes more sense.

@The Skud - according to its Wiki, it has Bluetooth 4.0 in there already. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microsoft_Surface_Pro_2

Skud - my first generation Surface Pro has Bluetooth. I'm pretty certain they all do.
The best part of this article (at least the part that makes me the happiest) is that MS is FINALLY going to ship that Power Cover. I can't begin to imagine what the hold up has been there, but as a first gen user, it's a necessity! I'll be preordering mine today.
On a different note (and I say this as a day one iOS user), I'm really disappointed to learn of the end of the Windows/Android potential. The Windows Marketplace has matured relatively slowly, and the rumors of some sort of collaboration have slowed Windows App development for months now. There are a few apps I need on my tablet that are simply not there and may never be. While it's true that Photoshop CS6 or CC can be run on the Surface Pro, it's not an ideal match in terms of sheer bulk. In my opinion, Snapseed is a much better solution for shoot-and-upload photography than PS Mobile. I have LightRoom on there, as well, and have used it since it's first early beta. It's not a great solution, either. Plus, to be realistic, if you're a serious enough photographer to be using any of Adobe's professional grade software, you're still better served with a desktop, pen input, and a large calibrated monitor or preferably two. At least there's potential that Adobe is building a tablet version of LR, I just worry that like so many other useful apps, it will directed primarily at iOS and likely Android with Windows being a distant or never opportunity.

Will,
Thank you for the review. Coming from you, this review means a lot since I have always (right or wrong) considered you to show a strong preference for the Apple ecosystem. We all have our preferences and I respect the fact that you seem to have an open mind in your reviews. Similarly, I would say that I have a bias against Apple although I own several Apple products, an almost equal number of Android products (which I use more often) and a similar number of Windows products (used most frequently).
I almost pulled the trigger on the original Surface Pro but held off because of the battery life issue. I said at the time that if SP1 had a Haswell processor, I would have bought it. Subsequently the decision has become a little more cloudy due to many new hybrids coming on the market (I have tried the ASUS Trio and about 6 other devices but find them all lacking even though they are almost all cheaper than the SP2). Now, I have been waiting for the power cover and will ensure that it is as good as the Type cover before making my purchase (I might even wait for your review).
S.

I have been using my Surface Pro 2 (512) for just over a month. I did buy this in anticipation of replacing my development laptop.
I agree just about everything said in the review. In my situation, I write software that uses SQL server and I use Visual Studio to write apps in C#. Should I been working in a LAMP or JavaScript only shop then I would have gone for the Mac, but writing for Windows is where all of my income comes from. Thanks to the SSD, it is super fast to boot, compile and run software and when I am at work, it is connected to a full size monitor and keyboard so it transforms nicely to a desktop machine. Everything works smoothly, the physically feel high quality like Apple stuff.
When I am traveling, everything I need is on the same machine, it will fit nicely on the airplane seat tray and and can use it to play music or movies back at hotels.
So essentially for what I do and I need, this will do everything.
For those who are used to iPads or Nexus (which I have too), I have to say that mobile apps are still on a very slim side, and once you get into more game or consumer apps, the choices are really slim. If you are on a content consumer side of the equation, going to iPads or Android devices is cheaper and better battery life option.
For example I read Safari Books online a lot and there is no "touch" app for it. Fortunately HTML5 platform can be used like Chrome or Firefox (and of course IE too) so that alleviate the situation in most cases.
Another weakness is the cameras. It does not take as good of photos as my iPhone 5 and no HDR option. But then you probably have a mobile with decent camera so it is not a deterrent. I am sure this will improve in time.
One thing I am really happy using is One Note with Drawing. Without the digitizer Evernote worked well but I am going to abandon Evernote now. The digitizer and pen is amazingly accurate. It is basically same as using a professional WACOM graphics digitizer with pressure sensitivity. Without the Mac One Note, it ties me a bit into Microsoft eco system but then again, for my situation that's where I am anyway. But then iTunes will work on it so it's not a total loss either.
As for the lack of cellular connection built-in, it is best to opt for the "my-fi" device. It a far better option as you now have a choice of devices to ditch or upgrade or even add access to kids or wife's computers without dealing with the phone companies.
So like the review says, if you use Windows to do content creation or software development and looking for a serious laptop replacement, I think you will find Surface Pro 2 a very great device.
Also if you are used to Windows 7, it takes about just a few hours to get used to 8.1. Not a huge deal to work the new Start menu.

I liked the review. I now finally know what a "Surface Pro 2" actually is! I wish MS would have used different naming for their various "tablets"... Might have confused less people!?