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June 2014
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450 Reviews
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Larger screen offers 38 percent more real estate for getting work done
New Type Cover is much more stable than previous models
Battery life now quoted at eight
Not six hours
Thinnest and lightest Surface Pro to date
Attractive 3
2 screen
More versatile kickstand
Premium look and feel
Stunning thinner and lighter design
Lovely display
Much improved kickstand
Full laptop performance
Beautiful
Slim design
Powerful hardware
Stunning screen
Excellent software compatibility
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
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
Thin and light
Greatly improved kickstand
High-resolution screen
Great build
It's thin
And sturdy
Superb display quality
3
2 display ratio perfectly suited for Windows 8.1
As a tablet
Its productivity potential is unmatched
Microsoft Surface Pro 3 Review – Can the Best Hybrid Replace your Laptop and Tablet?
2014-11-11
Tuan Do
The best tablet-laptop hybrid you can buy
TechWalls Rating
D
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
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
Remarkably thin and light for a machine with laptop guts
Easier to use as a standalone tablet
Fast performance
Gorgeous
High-res display
Keyboard can be propped up at a more comfortable angle
Impeccable build quality
Thinner and lighter than Surface Pro 2
Improved Type Cover with magnetic
High-resolution
2 aspect screen
Good brightness and color reproduction
Features Intel Core CPUs
Great battery life
Doesn't wobble when tapped
New
The editors didn't like
The dearth of USB ports
The touchpad remains mediocre
Some people will find it expensive
Relatively Pricey
Expensive
Windows 8 lacks many apps
Keyboard cover costs $130 extra
Keyboard not included
Runs a bit hot
Below average battery life
Heavy and bulky for a slate tablet. Type Cover costs $130 extra. Integrated pen storage is flimsy. Only one USB 3.0 port. Kickstand still digs into your legs when used in your lap. Doesn't work with last-generation Surface accessories. Performance is not
Heavy and bulky for a slate tablet. Type Cover costs $130 extra. Integrated pen storage is flimsy. Only one USB 3.0 port. Kickstand still digs into your legs when used in your lap. Doesn't work with lastgeneration Surface accessories. Performance is not b
Prices may still give one pause
Especially versus a notebook
Microsoft eliminated free OneDrive cloud storage from Surface Pro 3
Stylus holder is awkwardly placed
Still heavy as a tablet
Keyboard adds $130 to the price
Runs hot under heavy workloads
Type Cover keyboard not included in price
Limited ports on tablet. Fan can get loud
Type Cover is an essential accessory
Heavy for handheld use
Convoluted form factor
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
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
So-so battery life
Some software bugs
No full SD card slot
The Surface Pro 3's premium pricing could be an issue for many potential buyers
And the fact that the Type Cover remains a £109.99 (inc. VAT) optional extra is particularly egregious. Given that Microsoft touts the Surface Pro 3 as "the tablet that can r
Keyboard cover sold separately
Some annoying design quirks
No SD card slot
The expanded kickstand causes bigger footprint
The keyboard cover is sold separately
Steep price
Desktops apps are not optimized for touch interface
The Surface Pro 3's pricing starts at $799. To answer the question in the title
I wi
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
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
Flimsy keyboard is inferior to what you'd get on a proper laptop
Worse
It doesn't even come in the box
Not that comfortable to use in the lap
Middling battery life
Performance is constrained by thermal limitations under load
Gets hot when stressed moderately
Still only somewhat comfortable on the lap
Impossible to maintain
Repair
Or upgrade
Serves as a better replacement for tablets than notebooks
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...
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Published: 2014-06-11, Author: Eric , review by: gizmodo.com.au
How often do you carry around your laptop — open — by the corner. A lot? Like, a lot? Then yes, maybe. Not a lot? Then no, probably not. The Surface Pro 3 is definitely a great device, but do you really need its superpowers?...
It's hard to go past the Microsoft Surface Pro 3 if you're after a tablet that can be used not only for media consumption, but also for doing real work. The hardware is excellent, the speed is laptop-like, and the user comfort level is high. Without a dou...
Abstract: I've been having a recurring dream lately. No, not the one where Betty White teaches me to hot-wire a car. Instead I'm in the future, using some sort of 'post-PC' device that combines the best of my laptop and tablet. It...
Abstract: DateMay 27, 2014 - 11:37AM (29) Read later To appreciate Microsoft's latest tablet computer, you need to accept the notion that one device can do it all. works as a tablet when you want to watch video or read e-books. It works as a laptop whe...
