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Testseek.co.uk have collected 450 expert reviews of the Microsoft Surface Pro G3 12.3 inch - Intel CPU and the average rating is 82%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Microsoft Surface Pro G3 12.3 inch - Intel CPU.
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The editors liked

  • Beautiful new display screen with higher resolution
  • The kickstand folds out to 150 degrees as opposed to only two positions on the Surface 2
  • New stylus pen performance enhances usability and makes the tablet easier to use as a standalone device
  • Faster
  • The Surface hardware is beautiful as always
  • But now it has functionality to back it up. The combo of new hinge
  • Type Cover lock-bar-thingy
  • And a bigger screen make the Surface Pro finally laptop enough. Instead of offering a vague glimpse at the future
  • Everything about the Surface Pro 3 design screams style and thoughtfulness. Microsoft took the entire Surface Pro 2 back to the drawing board with this revision. Between its bigger
  • Sharper screen and thinner
  • Lighter magnesium frame
  • Nearly every box has
  • The Surface Pro 3 is thinner and lighter than the previous two versions
  • Despite having a larger 12-inch display and higher screen resolution. A new kickstand makes it easier to set up and use
  • And the keyboard cover remains a best-in-class example. The S
  • Clear display
  • Good performance
  • Wealth of productivity services
  • Good battery life
  • Good screen
  • Lots of power
  • Keyboard accessory is great
  • Top design and great build quality
  • Fabulous screen
  • Speedy and powerful
  • Given its size
  • You might expect the Surface Pro 3 to be a hulking beast of a machine
  • But it's actually surprisingly light. The Surface Pro 2 had a 10.6inch screen and weighed 907g
  • Whereas the 12inch Pro 3 somehow manages to tip the scales at 800g. It's
  • Beautiful display. Awesome handwriting recognition thanks to the Surface Pen and software. Great new 3
  • 2 aspect ratio
  • Great design and build quality
  • Gorgeous screen
  • Fast and powerful
  • Good build quality
  • Excellent screen
  • Good battery power
  • Stylus good for taking notes
  • Good processing speed
  • Weight (800 g without keyboard)
  • Superb screen
  • Excellent pen integration
  • Portable form factor
  • Flexible kickstand
  • Sharp display and design
  • Huge Type Cover upgrade
  • Can truly do both
  • Kickstand and Type Cover now work a treat
  • More powerful than a tablet
  • More flexible than a laptop
  • The Surface Pen is superb
  • Lovely screen
  • Thinnest
  • Lightest Core Intel tablet we've seen
  • Great keyboard
  • Sharp 12-inch screen works well as a laptop display
  • Comfortable touchpad
  • Stylus works great
  • MicroSD card support
  • Major design improvements
  • Better battery life
  • More portable
  • Bigger and better screen
  • Premium build
  • Outstanding feature list
  • Practically a laptop
  • Oustanding build quality
  • Sharp and bright screen
  • Hugely versatile all-in-one
  • Very accurate digital pen

The editors didn't like

  • The keyboard must be purchased separately
  • The kickstand feature can be inconvenient for lap use
  • Battery life is okay but could compete more with some of the Ultrabooks on the market
  • Device tends to run slightly hot when used for extended periods of tim
  • It's not exactly a flaw but Microsoft doesn't include Type Cover with the devices it sells
  • That's an extra £110. And considering that it's basically mandatory
  • The Surface Pro 3 is actually
  • Sneakily
  • £110 more expensive than Microsoft would have you bel
  • But make no mistake
  • There is still room for improvement with the Surface Pro 3. For one
  • Selling the Type Cover as an optional accessory not only inflates the price of this product
  • But only serves to diminish Microsoft's mission statement to replace the
  • That excellent keyboard cover is not included in the base price
  • And its improved touchpad still doesn't measure up. The chassis lacks pen storage
  • And even with tweaked kickstand and keyboard hinges
  • The Surface Pro 3 still doesn't fit perfectly on the l
  • Expensive by tablet standards
  • Type Cover costs an extra £110
  • Stylus can lag
  • Not great battery life
  • Expensive higher-spec versions
  • Keyboard not included
  • Little choice of apps
  • Type Cover pricey
  • And disappointing trackpad
  • Lack of ports
  • It might be light
  • But 12 inches is still pretty large
  • So it's not all that portable. You're going to notice it in your bag. The MacBook Air is still slimmer and lighter
  • Especially when you add the Pro 3's cover. Though of course you can take it standal
  • At 5-6 hours usage for moderate tasks
  • The battery life on the Surface Pro 3 leaves something to be desired
  • Windows 8 app selection still small
  • Type Cover is expensive and trackpad is poor
  • Limited connectivity
  • Average speakers
  • Temperature management needs improving
  • Type Cover not included
  • Windows scaling problems
  • Battery life isn't good enough
  • Difficult to repair
  • OK battery life
  • Runs hot at times
  • Type Cover still optional
  • Many apps scale badly for the screen
  • Looks pricey next to a laptop or tablet
  • Battery will drain fast if pushed very hard
  • Still not comfortable in your lap
  • Too heavy as a tablet
  • Windows 8 desktop apps don't scale well with resolution
  • Windows 8 still a disjointed experience
  • Proprietary charging port
  • OS takes up 20GB of free space
  • Type Cover still feels substandard
  • Very
  • Very expensive
  • Its key accessory costs extra
  • Loud and hot
  • Not great on your lap
  • Too big for small tray tables
  • Lacks full-size SD card slot

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  Published: 2017-05-10, Author: Devon , review by: devontechsupport.com

  • Everything about the Surface Pro 3 design screams style and thoughtfulness. Microsoft took the entire Surface Pro 2 back to the drawing board with this revision. Between its bigger, sharper screen and thinner, lighter magnesium frame, nearly every box has
  • But make no mistake, there is still room for improvement with the Surface Pro 3. For one, selling the Type Cover as an optional accessory not only inflates the price of this product, but only serves to diminish Microsoft's mission statement to replace the
  • It's worth reiterating the point that the Surface Pro 3 is not only Microsoft's most striking and versatile device to date, but the most convincing poster child for the hybrid category yet. And this ringing endorsement comes from a long-time skeptic of su...

 
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  Published: 2017-05-09, Author: Devon , review by: devontechsupport.com

  • Everything about the Surface Pro 3 design screams style and thoughtfulness. Microsoft took the entire Surface Pro 2 back to the drawing board with this revision. Between its bigger, sharper screen and thinner, lighter magnesium frame, nearly every box has
  • But make no mistake, there is still room for improvement with the Surface Pro 3. For one, selling the Type Cover as an optional accessory not only inflates the price of this product, but only serves to diminish Microsoft's mission statement to replace the
  • It's worth reiterating the point that the Surface Pro 3 is not only Microsoft's most striking and versatile device to date, but the most convincing poster child for the hybrid category yet. And this ringing endorsement comes from a long-time skeptic of su...

 
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  Published: 2016-07-28, Author: Joe , review by: itpro.co.uk

  • Superb screen, Excellent pen integration, Portable form factor, Good performance, Flexible kickstand
  • Type Cover not included, Windows scaling problems, Battery life isn't good enough, Difficult to repair
  • Microsoft combines the portability of a tablet with the raw power and input of a laptop. Despite its imperfections the Surface Pro 3 manages to live up to the claim of being a hybrid...

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  Published: 2016-03-09, Author: Khidr , review by: itpro.co.uk

  • Superb screen, Excellent pen integration, Portable form factor, Good performance, Flexible kickstand
  • Type Cover not included, Windows scaling problems, Battery life isn't good enough, Difficult to repair
  • Microsoft combines the portability of a tablet with the raw power and input of a laptop. Despite its imperfections the Surface Pro 3 manages to live up to the claim of being a hybrid...

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  Published: 2016-02-11, Author: Khidr , review by: itpro.co.uk

  • Superb screen, Excellent pen integration, Portable form factor, Good performance, Flexible kickstand
  • Type Cover not included, Windows scaling problems, Battery life isn't good enough, Difficult to repair
  • Microsoft combines the portability of a tablet with the raw power and input of a laptop. Despite its imperfections the Surface Pro 3 manages to live up to the claim of being a hybrid...

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  Published: 2016-01-22, Author: Matt , review by: techadvisor.co.uk

  • A very decent laptop replacement, and an okay tablet, the Surface Pro 3 is undeniably impressive. If you need a single device to do everything we can't think of any better device. And when you consider the cost of buying a discrete laptop, tablet and desk...

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  Published: 2015-11-11, Author: James , review by: Theinquirer.net

  • Abstract:  Besides the hefty display, the iPad Pro is designed to work with the suspiciously familiar Apple Pencil and Smart Keyboard - a Surface Pen stylus and Type Cover keyboard, essentially - to offer an enterprise-ready workhorse in a tablet body. Microsoft has...

 
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  Published: 2015-10-12, Author: Chris , review by: techadvisor.co.uk

  • Abstract:  With many clones arriving from the likes of HP, Dell and Lenovo, Microsoft has announced a new version of its Surface tablet . But how what's different compared to the old version? Find out in our Surface Pro 3 vs Surface Pro 4 comparison.It was totally...

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  Published: 2015-09-15, Author: Jim , review by: techadvisor.co.uk

  • When we reviewed the Surface Pro 3 - almost a year ago - we concluded that it was the best yet. It's the most portable of laptops and an acceptable tablet. Nothing has changed with the update to Windows 10. With the iPad Pro, it's the best yet in some way...

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  Published: 2015-09-11, Author: Dieter , review by: itpro.co.uk

  • Abstract:  Microsoft fans will feel a curious sense of déjà vu when looking at the iPad Pro. From the multitasking features in iOS 9 to the stylus and the keyboard case, Apple's upcoming 12.9in tablet bears an uncanny resemblance to the Surface Pro 3. Taking a look...

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