Surface Pro 3

Surface Pro 3 (click for larger image)

This Surface Pro from Microsoft, announced May 20, 2014 has been eclipsed by the Surface Pro 4. There is now also a Surface 3 with a smaller screen in this family. See Windows surface for more in this line.

Features

• A tablet that can replace your laptop.
• "friction-hinge." firm, reliable, and smooth, able to sit at a much lower angle
• easier to use while writing from above. This hinge works at any angle within its range.
• Microsoft is touting the Surface Pro 3's "lapability"
• The keyboard can magnetically attach itself to the front of the Pro 3 to offer improved stability while on your lap.
• Microsoft is also using N-trig’s integrated pen and DuoSense® touch technology in the Surface Pro 3 instead of the Wacom digitizer it used in the original Surface Pro tablets. It is housed in a sleeve.

Models

Model	i3	i5	i7
CPU	i3	i5 1.6GHz	i7
RAM	4G	8G	8G
Flash GB	64	128 or 256	256 or 512
price	$800	$1000,1300	$1550,1950

Specifications

• Processor: 4th Generation Intel Core i3, i5 or i7 depending on the model.
• Display: 12" (10" x 6.67") 3:2 ratio 2160 x 1440 px. 216ppi multi-touch 3.1 MP
• Weight: 1.76 lbs
• Dimensions: 11.5” x 7.93” x 0.3” (292mm x 201.3mm x 9.1mm)
• Storage: 64, 128, 256, or 512 GB depending on RAM and processor
• RAM: 4 or 8 GB
• OS: Windows 8.1 Pro 64bit
• Battery life: 9 hours web browsing.
• Wireless:
  • Wi-Fi 802.11ac/802.11 a/b/g/n 2.4GHz and 5.0GHz
  • Bluetooth® 4.0 Low Energy technology
• Ports:
  • Full-size USB 3.0
  • microSD™ card reader
  • Headset jack
  • Mini DisplayPort
  • Cover port
• Sensors
  • Ambient light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Gyroscope
  • Magnetometer (compass)
  • Stylus included (Bluetooth) from N-trig
• Camera
  • 5.0 megapixel rear-facing camera
  • 5.0 megapixel front-facing camera
• Audio
  • Stereo microphones
  • Stereo speakers with Dolby® sound

keyoard (click for larger image)

Accessories

• Keyboard and cover
  • $130
  • 11.6" x 8.54" x 0.19"
  • Weight: 10.4 oz.
  • mechanical keys and touchpad
  • Magnetic clip
• Stylus
  • included - replacement $50
  • Connector Type: Bluetooth 4.0
  • Buttons: Right-click and erase
  • Dimensions: Diameter: 9.5mm / Length: 137 mm
  • Weight: 23 g
  • Battery: 1 AAAA, two 319 coin cell batteries

History

This unit joins the Windows Surface Pro 2 (described in Surface RT).

For more information

Microsoft web site