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
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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
The lightest Surface yet, Extremely versatile as both a tablet and laptop, Runs all Windows software, Stylus support is a nice bonus
Keyboard is another $130, Entry model has only 2GB RAM, Not powerful enough for anything beyond basic computing
Microsoft's Surface 3 is the purest distillation of its hybrid tablet/laptop concept yet. It packs in a healthy amount of functionality for its $499 price, though be ready to pay another $130 for its keyboard....
Published: 2015-04-14, Author: Tom , review by: theverge.com
Full version of Windows, 3:2 aspect ratio improves tablet use, Bright and colorful display
Awkward hardware for laptop use with small trackpad, Performance isn't as good as similarly priced laptops, Weak touch apps for tablet use
More times than not, the Verge score is based on the average of the subscores below. However, since this is a non-weighted average, we reserve the right to tweak the overall score if we feel it doesn't reflect our overall assessment and price of the produ...
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
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
The budget-priced Surface 3 is a solid tablet that finally runs the real version of Windows, but it would be a much better value if the must-have keyboard cover was included....
Published: 2015-04-13, Author: Brian , review by: pcmag.com
Lightweight, Full HD display with touch and pen support, New Intel Atom x7 processor offers better performance than other Atom-based competitors, Long battery life in our tests, Better-than-average speakers and webcam, Includes a full version of Windows 8
Type Cover and Surface Pen sold separately, Atom processor can't compete with Intel Core CPUs, Power connector is loose and bulky, Built-in kickstand offers limited adjustability
The Surface 3 offers a welcome price break from the pricey Microsoft Surface Pro 3, and it's well built, offers a full version of Windows, and boasts impressive battery life. But in a crowded field, a solid tablet that relies heavily on expensive accessor...
Published: 2015-04-09, Author: Sean , review by: gizmodo.com
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 “
I'm not a fan of tablet cameras (seriously, shoot your vacation photos with something better) and the Surface 3's shooter is mediocre at best. Medium-brightness scenes photograph okay, but the sensor just falls flat on bright colors and surfaces. Meh, The
Do you have $500 burning a hole in your pocket? Do you ache for a surprisingly capable Windows tablet? Don’t buy it. What? Yes, you heard me right. But if you have $600 burning a hole in your pocket… then maybe. Maybe buy it.Let me be clear: The Surface 3...
Published: 2015-08-18, Author: Daniel , review by: mobilesyrup.com
Abstract: It's August, which means that kids are filling their backpacks with pens, paper, textbooks and – oh, who are we kidding, no one uses those things anymore.Students want tech , and that's why our Back To School Guide features the best smartphones , tablets...
Published: 2015-06-06, Author: Daniel , review by: mobilesyrup.com
Well-designed, with high-quality materials, Compatibility with all Windows apps, High-quality HD display, Practical as a tablet, but better as a laptop, Good battery life
Expensive compared to many similarly-spec'd iOS and Android tablets, Windows Store lacks many of the same high quality apps as iPad, Easily bogged down by high-memory apps
The question I so often get asked about the Surface is whether it is the best way to use Windows. A few years ago I would have assented, even with the less accessible hardware. But competitors like Asus, Acer, Lenovo, HP and Dell have thoroughly narrowed...
Abstract: Lisa Gade reviews the Microsoft Surface 3. This is Microsoft's more affordable alternative to the Surface Pro line and it runs full Windows 8.1 64 bit on the new Intel Atom X7 Z8700 (Cherry Trail, 4 cores, 4 threads) 1.6 GHz CPU with Turbo Boost to 2.4 GH...
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Published: 2019-12-18, Author: Stephen , review by: techguide.com.au
Sleek design, Excellent 15-inch touchscreen, Decent battery life
Could use more ports, Rysen processor struggles with high-end applications
The Microsoft Surface 3 laptop has an impressive design, an excellent 15-inch touchscreen and decent battery life and is perfect for mid-range users who want a decent computing and entertainment experience.Related PostsApple launches 16-inch MacBook Pro w...
