White only?

[plink212]

Does this only come in white? Is this targeted at the white watch, white sunglasses crowd?
Also why is there a garish surface logo on the kick stand? Was there a lot of confusion between the original surface and other products?

 

[ShaunKL]

White can come across a little more playful. I believe they're showing off the white and also using a normal color Surface Pro to contrast between the two products. I'd almost have to see a white one in person to make a decision but I still think I'm going for black.

Edit: I think the new logo on the kickstand is so people are more like, "Ooh Surface" instead of "Eww Windows".

 

[VagrantWade]

Its not white...its magnesium. Closer to silver.

 

[plink212]

OK starting to calm down now....
This has some video of the surface 2
Surface 2 and Surface Pro 2: A First Look | Video - ABC News
and definately looks better
Hopefully if it is bare magnesium I can detach the kickstand and polish off the ridiculous logo though.

 

[ShaunKL]

I doubt you could detach the kickstand.

 

[plink212]

The old one was just held on by two torx screws?
Any reason to believe the new one would not be the same?

 

[ShaunKL]

Actually no, sorry. I didn't realize it was so easy to remove from the first model.

 

[onysi]

white is right.

 

[Awhispersecho]

So is this not going to be available in all black at all? People are going to think I'm an ***** but I really don't like the 2 tone idea. In fact, if I can't get this in black, I may end up just saving money and getting the original Surface. I want a Surface 2 in all black. Thought it was the best looking piece of tech I'd seen in a loooong while. Are the backs replaceable?

 

[ShaunKL]

The Surface 2 is unibody and then the kickstand. So it isn't interchangeable. It does look like it only comes in "white" but I think in normal lighting it won't be as loud. Most of the pictures I've seen have had it blasted with light.

 

[doomtuba]

Yeah, it's only in silver. I asked in the AMA and they affirmed this to me.

 

[Graven Pshya]

I like the two tones of the new Surfaces. Also, I believe that the new color is to distinguish the two generations.

 

[jmerrey]

Interesting comment about the Surface logo being garish. I would never argue someone's taste, but does anyone else feel the same way? I think it looks very nice. Also, I agree with the opinion above about replacing the Windows logo. Good move.

 

[Daylife]

That gray is beyond sexy

 

[azcruz]

The Surface 2 is unibody and then the kickstand. So it isn't interchangeable. It does look like it only comes in "white" but I think in normal lighting it won't be as loud. Most of the pictures I've seen have had it blasted with light.

It is a 3-piece magnesium, so I am speculating this may appear in different color sometime in the future.

 

[azcruz]

Interesting comment about the Surface logo being garish. I would never argue someone's taste, but does anyone else feel the same way? I think it looks very nice. Also, I agree with the opinion above about replacing the Windows logo. Good move.

It was mentioned why it is what it is- because of user feedback. So, Microsoft listened.

Can't please everyone. Just use a skin.