My S2 completely changed my mind about tablets in general (to the better). I have found the negative press around the Surface 2 so bizarre, I have pretty much written off reviews on any major tech news site completely. All I can think is, if I could do such a 180 on tablets after trying out an S2, how can they not see what a cool device it is? I find it baffling. I hope you go ahead and get the device...remember you will probably know what you think within a day or two of using it, and it it's not for you, just return it. That was my plan and it became clear to me that there was no way I could take mine back.
Just one thing to note..if you need macros or VBA in Excel, don't get the S2. That is one thing lacking in the versions of Office applications that come with the device, and I know a few people who find that to be a dealbreaker for them.