Testseek.co.uk have collected 351 expert reviews of the Microsoft Surface G3 10.8 inch and the average rating is 79%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Microsoft Surface G3 10.8 inch.
April 2015
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351 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
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The editors liked
Sturdy
Inviting design
Light for a 2-in-1 PC
Attractive
High-resolution display
The tablet's buttons are in the perfect locations
The Windows key is on the right side
Matching the location of Windows 8's “charms” bar
And the power and volume buttons are on the top edge. They're easily accessible when the tablet is being used as a
Quality build
Silent
Has an SSD
Excellent quality
Excellent build quality
Ingenious type cover design
Beautiful screen
Can function as a laptop or tablet
The new Surface 3 costs less than the Pro version
But trickles down much of the design and materials of its more expensive sibling. This budget model finally runs the full version of Windows. The keyboard cover remains the best way to transform a slate i
Solid build quality
The most affordable and sensible Surface yet
Small and light as a laptop-replacement
Now Surface Pen compatible (sold separately)
Good screen quality
Greatbattery life
Strong removable keyboard
Good selection of ports
Great display
Reasonable performance
Bloatware free
Intel Atom CPUs have stepped up
Very good screen
Top-notch build quality
Strong keyboard cover
Display
Design
Build quality
Portable
Memory expandable to 128GB
1TB One Drive free storage
Build quality robust enough for a few knocks
Packs full version of Windows
Stylus a great bonus
Full USB port
Fantastic keyboard
Excellent design
Speedy
Gorgeous design
Great screen
Very good performance
Light
Highend design
Excellent display
Brilliant pen performance
Well priced as a Windows tablet
Windows 8.1 without the noisy fan
Decent selection of ports
Lack of bloatware
Near all-day battery life
Nice size and weight for a hybrid
One-year Office 365
Versatile and fun to use
Keyboard feels luxurious and comes in three different muted stylish colours
Glass trackpad glides well
Has real clicks to indicate the left or right hand buttons have been pressed
And supports multifinger gestures
Comes with Windows 10 S which only le
The editors didn't like
Feels heavy when used as a tablet
Disappointing performance
Expensive accessories
I'm not a fan of tablet cameras (seriously
Shoot your holiday photos with something better) and the Surface 3's shooter is mediocre at best. Medium-brightness scenes photograph OK
But the sensor just falls flat on bright colours and surfaces. Meh
The
Keyboard sold separately
CPU/GPU tandem not quite powerful enough
Few connections
2GB Ram not enough
If you don't need a tablet you can get more for your money elsewhere
Not the most powerful CPU
Completely unupgradable
Trading down to a low-power processor means this isn't a full-time PC. The clever keyboard case is still sold separately
And costs a lot compared to the base hardware. The kickstand has only three preset angles
Keyboard is an additional expense
Slightly reflective screen
Not the most powerful
Chunky as a tablet
No infinite position flip-stand
Low CPU and storage performance
Limited RAM
Fiddly to use on lap
Type Cover and Surface Pen not included
Expensive by Atom tablet standards
Processor has its limits
Screen black level could be better
Small size makes it less flexible
Kickstand simpler and therefore less useful than the Pro's
Keyboard
Storage
Price
Kickstand
Keyboard an extra
Quadcore processor still not the best
Screen isn't quite as good as the Surface Pro
Disappointing port allocation
Expensive
No USB-C
Lack of other ports
Last year specs
Underpowered
Expensive peripherals
Windows 8.1 still not ideal for tablets
Keyboard cover is not included
Browsing not as fast as Chromebook
Lacks the beautiful finish of an iPad
Not as fast as similar price laptops
Essential accessories cost extra
Doesn't come with a disc drive
The screen suffers from glare in bright light and fingerprint marks
better graphics performance on account of the Intel Iris Plus Graphics 640, faster Samsung SSD, unique Alcantara texture, outstandingly good speakers, support for Windows Hello, wrist rest remains cool, quiet fan, long battery life
relatively loud coil whine, difficult-to-open case gets in the way of repairs and upgrades, poor I/O, throttling - also during graphics loads, high premium for the i7
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Published: 2017-07-18, Author: Brian , review by: techcrunch.com
Abstract: I've talked to a number of people on the Surface team over the last few months, and the decision to hinder their beautiful new piece of hardware still boggles the mind. The Surface Laptop is really nice — in fact, it's quite possibly the best piece of har...
Abstract: The back-to-school shopping season is just around the corner, and Microsoft (MSFT) is hoping its new Surface Laptop will be the computer you or your child brings to the classroom.Starting at $999, the Surface Laptop is Microsoft's attempt to fight back ag...
Published: 2015-12-21, Author: Alex , review by: recombu.com
Versatile design, Excellent software compatibility, Attractive screen, Good connectivity
Type Cover is an essential accessory, Heavy for handheld use, Weak on-screen keyboard
As we inspected the Surface Pro 4 ahead of the Surface 3, despite the latter launching back in the first half of the year, it's more a case of deciding whether or not the stripped back Surface experience of the 3 is still valid as we move into 2016.It pac...
Published: 2015-12-07, Author: Scott , review by: chipchick.com
Full Windows 10, Light, Well built, Standard ports, Extremely capable
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If you're looking for a tablet that can do more, or an affordable laptop alternative, Surface 3 is a great deal. At $500 for the 128GB/4GB RAM model, you're really getting a lot. The Surface screams “compatibility”. Microsoft really did a fine job with th...
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Published: 2015-11-24, Author: Scott , review by: chipchick.com
Abstract: The new Surface, not to be confused with the Surface Pro, is one of Microsoft's latest tablets, and despite its low price-point, it's impressively capable. To that effect, Surface 3 replaces the previous generation of watered down RT models, making it Mic...
Abstract: Microsoft Surface 3 is getting closer to being a perfect MacBook Air replacement for casual productivity Photo by Brad MoonRegular readers of GeekDad probably know that I've had a long history of experimenting with tablets and keyboard cases in search of...
Published: 2015-09-17, Author: frank , review by: xiaomitoday.com
Abstract: Tablets running Microsoft Windows are not the cheapest products around, but consumers still spend a lot of money on them because they want to use and experience the environment of Windows, which is one of the smoothest and productive operating systems on...
Fullblown Windows 10 experience, Near perfectly calibrated screen, $500 cost is pretty agreeable for a tablet running full Windows 10, Fullsize USB port & microSD card slot, Sturdy adjustable kickstand
Can be sluggish with heavier operations, 64GB variant offers very little free space, Speakers sound flat, Camera performs poorly under low light, Exceptionally long charging time
Microsoft has done right with the Surface 3, eliminating the sour taste left over from the disappointments and shortcomings of its Windows RT powered Surface tablets. In all fairness, we're not dealing with a tablet here, but instead, it's a tablet on ste...
