Surface 2 and Surface Pro 2 Available

Users can now purchase Microsofts Surface 2 and Surface Pro 2 tablets.

At least, they can if theyre waiting outside one of the many Microsoft Stores the company has kept open for the launch of the upgrades to last years Surface RT and Surface Pro tablets. Users who dont reside near a Microsoft Store or whose local Microsoft Store isnt opening for the launch will be able to purchase the device at Best Buy and Staples locations during normal business hours.

So far, sales of the devices seem to have fallen in-line with stock. Microsoft encouraged users looking to pick up one of the devices to pre-order before launch day, however there havent been in reports of shortages of either device.

Read: Microsoft Surface 2 and Surface Pro 2 Official

Like the Surface RT, the Surface 2 uses processors typically found in smartphones and tablets to provide users with a more tablet-like experience than typical Windows machines. Unfortunately, that means that users arent able to install applications outside of the Windows Store. Users cant install applications to the Desktop environment either.

The Surface 2