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June 2014
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450 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
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Average score from owners of the product.
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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
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Published: 2014-06-27, Author: IT , review by: itbusiness.ca
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Sharp display and design, Huge Type Cover upgrade, Can truly do both
OK battery life, Runs hot at times, Type Cover still optional
Not without its drawbacks, this is the brightest shining example of not only Microsoft's vision of a laptop-free future, but the entire laptop-tablet hybrid category...
Stylish and portable design, High resolution touch screen with rich colors, Robust performance with impressive hardware, Improved kickstand which offers better viewing angles.
The Type Cover keyboard needs to be purchased separately, Runs slightly hot when used for a long period, The battery life is below average, The Final Verdict, When the Microsoft Surface Pro 3 was announced, it took a jab at the MacBook 13-inch for bein
When the Microsoft Surface Pro 3 was announced, it took a jab at the MacBook 13-inch for being heavier and less versatile compared to the Pro 3. While Microsoft scores full marks in terms of a fantastic design, robust build quality and versatile features...
Sharp display and design, Huge Type Cover upgrade, Can truly do both
OK battery life, Runs hot at times, Type Cover still optional
Not without its drawbacks, this is the brightest shining example of not only Microsoft's vision of a laptop-free future, but the entire laptop-tablet hybrid category....
The Surface Pro 3 represents a confident step towards the perfect hybrid device. The new 3:2 display, in combination with the lighter chassis, makes it a far more agreeable tablet than its predecessors, while the new kickstand and Type Cover make it a mo...
Abstract: Whether you like the ultra-thin keyboard is a matter of taste; there's no denying that it'll take a bit more getting used to than the Chiclet keyboards used elsewhere. The benefit is that attaching the keyboard barely alters the size or weight of the enti...
