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June 2014
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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
When I reviewed the first Surface Pro I was intrigued by the idea, but felt it needed a few more iterations to get to the right point. In less than two years what we have in front of us looks very different than Microsoft's original vision for the platfor...
Published: 2014-06-25, Author: Will , review by: newatlas.com
Abstract: Microsoft's Surface lineup is only two years old, but it's already been on quite the roller coaster ride. When the company first announced the tablet/laptop hybrid, reactions were cautious, but also unmistakably intrigued. But that buzz fizzled quickly, a...
Abstract: Microsoft has big goals and a new message for the Surface Pro 3. Instead of attempting to compete with the all-popular iPad from Apple, they're targeting laptop owners and wannabe in-betweeners. Emblazoned everywhere is their new motto: "The tablet that c...
Published: 2014-06-18, Author: Tim , review by: wired.com
Incredibly thin, light, and fastbootable for a fulltilt Windows computer. Forget apps; it runs fulldesktop software. Durable build and attractive physical design. Its 12inch, highresolution touchscreen is great for watching movies and working in desktop m
Hardware is a bit too big and heavy to use as a handheld tablet. Pricey compared to laptops with similar specs. App ecosystem lags behind those of iOS and Android. Type Cover should be included with the tablet, not sold as a 0 extra. Most Type Cover color
Abstract: First impressions are a critical part of our lives. From interviews for your dream job to meeting a significant other, the first 30 seconds of interaction can define an entire relationship. So when Microsoft said that its Surface Pro 3 is the Ultrabook- a...
Published: 2014-06-12, Author: Helena , review by: chipchick.com
Some might want to pick up the Surface just for its improved pressure sensitive Pen, beautiful 2K display, new kickstand positions, excellent and improved build quality, top notch performance, Improved trackpad on TypeCover, Microsoft's cloud ecosystem wi
Type Cover keyboard is not included, offers only a single USB 3.0 port, Surface Pro 2 accessories and its power adapter are not compatible, experienced some issues where the Surface Pro 3 drained power while in sleep mode
Can the Surface Pro 3 replace the need to carry around both a tablet and laptop? Pretty much, yes. But is it right for you? Well, users just need to be realistic with their expectations… to that effect, the “lapability” of the Surface Pro 3 – while it...
The Microsoft Surface Pro 3 is an amazing and unique computer, there's no question about it, and if you know its strengths, it will serve you very well. Like any extreme computers, you can't just get one and expect it to feel like an ordinary laptop. The...
The Surface Pro 3 isn't a laptop in the traditional sense, and that's both good and bad. Good because Microsoft is ushering us closer than over to a future beyond traditional clamshell laptops. Bad because the Pro 3 still isn't quite perfect—but it's damn...
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Published: 2014-06-03, Author: Adam , review by: Pocketnow.com
Largest application ecosystem of any tablet operating system, Huge hardware compatibility ecosystem (ancient printers still automatically install), More enterprise & business features than any other tablet (Active Directory support, Bitlocker encryption,
New stylus requires 3 nonrechargeable batteries inside it which will need to be replaced someday, Intel Core CPU generates some heat when under heavy use, Capacitive home button is very prone to accidental presses now that it is on the right bezel, Using
The Surface Pro 3 loses a few points for having batteries in the stylus and an awkward capacitive start button in the bezel, but everything else makes the Surface Pro 3 the best tablet PC we've ever used. The large screen and super thin body combined with...
Published: 2014-05-31, Author: Vincent , review by: slashgear.com
I'm frankly astonished by how attached to the Surface Pro 3 I've become in the time I've been using it. The previous two iterations were classic examples of spending considerable time and effort on beautifully delivering a flawed idea: too limited in si...
