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.
June 2014
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450 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
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773 Reviews
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
Published: 2014-08-30, Author: Ray , review by: itwire.com
Surface Pro and Surface Pro 2 were good and better and set the scene for Surface Pro 3 - yet the latter is a quantum leap over the former. The difference is the 12”, 3:2 ratio, 2160x1440 screen and the ultra slim 9.1mm thinness and 800g weight. I may n...
Stylus included in the box; Fantastic screen; Excellent build; The stand is incredibly tight and very versatile; Improved power connector; Louder sound; New TypeCover keyboard is even better than before; Power supply still includes an extra USB port for c
Still very few ports available on the unit; No keyboard included in the box;
Whenever a manufacturer releases a third product in a series, reviewers like to use the term “third time lucky” or “third time the charm,” and why not? This is a phrase that everyone uses, as it usually describes that third time being the time when all th...
Abstract: Microsoft has been talking up Surface Pro 3 sales stating that the latest model is already outpacing earlier versions, which probably isn't too big a feat given that since the launch of the original Surface in 2012, Microsoft has lost $USD1.73 billion dol...
After using the Surface Pro 3 for over a week, I don't think the Surface Pro 3 is the tablet that can replace your laptop. It's actually the laptop that can replace your tablet. While it's being marketed as a tablet, it does a much better job of being a ...
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Published: 2014-08-22, Author: Luke , review by: gizmodo.com.au
Brilliant screen, Great new design, Infinite kickstand
No bundled Office 365 Subscription, Expensive when you get into the higher-end models, Not great for portable gaming
In short, the Surface Pro 3 is a convertible masterpiece. It brings quality first-party hardware with a premium feel. For the longest time, convertibles have just felt like experiments in design: hinges that flip, turn and pivot but don't feel 100 per cen...
Published: 2014-08-21, Author: Alex , review by: fatducktech.com
Abstract: In which I ponder the quality of the Surface Pro 3′s tablet side, and get in touch with my inner and extremely untalented inner artist.I'm getting more used to the Surface Pro 3 as a straight productivity tool, so I figured it was time to look over what i...
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Published: 2014-08-20, Author: Alex , review by: fatducktech.com
Abstract: Today was going to be a day of battery testing, but instead ended up being a day of desktop replacement, docking stations and a particularly irritating network bug.Instead I ended up doing a day guest editing at Gizmodo Australia, where I wrote stories on...
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Published: 2014-08-19, Author: Alex , review by: fatducktech.com
Abstract: Today ended up being a much more out of the office day than I'd originally anticipated, and that gave me a lot more time to test the Surface Pro 3 while out and about in the same way that I would normally do with a Macbook Air.There's an obvious point tha...
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Published: 2014-08-18, Author: Alex , review by: fatducktech.com
Abstract: Microsoft's sent me a Surface Pro 3 to review, so I've decided to switch out my usual Macbook Air for it to see how well I get along with it.I use a Macbook Air and an iMac for the majority of my day to day work, but in some senses, it could be just about...
