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This includes 'Zeiss' near the 6.7-megapixel rear camera in the upper-left corner, making clear that Carl Zeiss is behind the f/1.9 lens. Taking a tour around the device, you'll find quite a bit of painted-on branding around back. It's a shame I couldn't have tested one of each: I would have liked to spend some time with the non-glossy version, though based on Brad's review of the 1520, it seems it's easier to keep clean, if also a bit tough to get a grip on. It's also more of a fingerprint magnet - I had to give the lid a good scrubbing with a cheesecloth before I filmed that review video you see up there. As it happens, I tested out the red version, which seems even slippier than the matte Lumia 1520 my colleague Brad Molen reviewed earlier this week. Now, this might be a good time to clarify that depending on which color you choose, the 2520 can have one of two finishes: either glossy (red or white) or matte (those are the white and cyan models). Even the Surface 2, which actually has a smooth finish, still provides more traction than the 2520. What's more, the backside is a bit slippery. Also, as we said in our review of the new Lumia 1520, which uses the same design language, those rounded-off edges don't really leave anything for you to press your fingers against. For all the 2520's curves and contoured edges, the corners are actually sharper than on the Surface 2, which means they dig into your palms more. At the same time, the tablet's sleek, minimalist design sometimes works against it. Certainly, it helps that the 2520 is substantially lighter (1.36 pounds versus 1.49). That optical illusion aside, the 2520 is still easier to use in tablet mode - for the most part, anyway. In fact, though, both measure a slim 0.35 inch thick - at least according to Microsoft's and Nokia's respective spec sheets. What's interesting is that because the Surface 2 has a boxier shape, it appears thicker than the Lumia 2520. And whereas the Surface 2 is all chamfered edges and blunt lines, the 2520 is fully contoured, with the exception of some surprisingly pointy corners. Whereas the Surface 2 is made of magnesium alloy, the 2520 is fashioned out of colorful polycarbonate plastic, just like most Lumia phones. Because right now, their design sensibilities couldn't be more different (even if they are equally awesome). I'm truly excited to see what kind of hardware Microsoft and Nokia come up with once their designers are working under the same roof.

So it definitely looks good on paper (and in press photos), but what's it like to use? Turns out, it's pretty nice. In fact, you can't even get the 2520 as a WiFi-only device you can either buy it unsubsidized for $499, or you can purchase it here in the US for $400 on-contract. Additionally, there's one other thing the 2520 has that the Surface 2 doesn't: LTE. Nokia also brought its A-game imaging wise, installing the same camera used on the Lumia 720 (hey, for a tablet that's actually unprecedented). The 2520 has no kickstand, no full-sized USB port - not unless you buy the optional keyboard cover, anyway. But whereas Microsoft sees the Surface as kind of a laptop/tablet hybrid - a real productivity device - the 2520 is, at its heart, just a tablet.

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Like the Surface, it's a flagship-caliber device, with a 1080p screen and top-of-the-line processor.

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For now, though, the Lumia 2520 is about to go on sale worldwide under the Nokia brand, and will compete directly with Microsoft's Surface 2, the only other Windows RT tablet available right now.

By the time Nokia is ready to design a follow-up product, the Finnish firm might officially be a part of Microsoft. The Lumia 2520 is Nokia's first Windows tablet - and it may well be its last.