Microsoft Surface Pro 3 (128 GB, Intel Core i5, Windows 8.1) – Free Windows 10 Upgrade
- Intel 4th Generation Core i5 Processor
- 12-Inch HD (2160 x 1440) Touchscreen Display
- 4 GB RAM; 128 GB Storage Capacity (97 GB Available)
- Windows 8.1 Pro
- 36W Power Supply and Surface Pen Included; Keyboard sold separately
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Surface Pro 3The tablet that can replace your laptop.Surface Pro 3 is in a category of its own. With a stunning 12″ display in a sleek magnesium frame, Surface Pro 3 has all the power and performance of a laptop in an incredibly lightweight, versatile form. It may just be the ultimate device.* |
The power and performance of a laptopThe razor-sharp clarity of the 12″ Full HD Plus screen combined with a multi-position Kickstand, keyboard*, and multiple ports make Surface Pro 3 an exceptional device for getting work done. The 4th generation Intel Core processor gives you the power to run your favorite desktop software like Microsoft Office and Adobe Photoshop.† |
The best of a tabletWeighing in at 1.76 lbs and only 9.1mm thin with up to 9 hours of battery life#, Surface Pro 3 is the perfect tablet for taking between classes, meetings, and on the road. The bright, responsive touchscreen, speakers with Dolby audio, and two 1080p cameras make video-conferencing or watching movies better than ever. |
Runs Windows 8.1 Pro & OfficeWith Windows 8.1 Pro, you can multitask by running up to three apps side by side. Purchase a 1-year subscription to Office 365 Personal and get Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Outlook as well as 1TB of OneDrive online storage and 60 world minutes per month of Skype‡. |
Great Pen experienceWith a Pen that feels like an actual pen, this is the most natural writing experience on a tablet. With the click of the Pen, a blank sheet is available for writing and drawing, even if the device is asleep. Use the Pen to mark up presentations, sign documents, or enjoy art apps. |
Accessories
Surface Pro 3 Type CoverWork the way you’re used to working with the Type Cover designed for Surface Pro 3. |
Office 365Get your favorite applications like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and OneNote and get work done virtually anytime, anywhere. Plus 1TB OneDrive online storage. |
Surface Pro 3 Docking StationTransform your ultraportable Surface Pro 3 into a complete desktop workstation in an instant and easily connect to your favorite accessories. |
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| Software | Windows 8.1 Runs desktop software like browsers, iTunes, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Elements (sold separately). |
Windows 8.1 Pro Runs desktop software like browsers, iTunes, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Photoshop (sold separately). |
| Screen | 10.8” ClearType Full HD Plus Display Resolution: 1920 x 1280 Aspect ratio: 3:2 Touch: 10-point multi- touch |
12”ClearType Full HD Plus Display Resolution: 2160 x 1440 Aspect Ratio: 3:2 Touch: multi-touch |
| Battery Life | Up to 10 hours of video playback* | Up to 9 hours of web browsing‡ |
| Storage Options | 64GB or 128GB** | 64GB, 128GB, 256GB, or 512GB** |
| Processor | Quad Core Intel Atom x7 processor 1.6Ghz (2.4Ghz burst speed) | 4th Gen Intel Core i3, Core i5, Core i7 processors 4GB or 8GB memory options TPM Chip for enterprise security |
| Kickstand | 3-position | Multi-position |
| Surface Pen1 | Compatible (sold separately) | Included |
| Office | Limited time offer§ 1-year of Microsoft Office 365 Personal (included) – a .99 value – plus OneDrive cloud storage. | Microsoft Office 365 (sold separately) |
| Dimensions & Weight | 10.52 x 7.36 x 0.34 in (267.1 x 187 x 8.7 mm) 1.37 lbs (622 g) |
7.93 in x 11.5 in x .36 in (201.3 mm x 292 mm x 9.1 mm) 1.76 lbs (800g) |
| Network & Wireless | Wi-Fi (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) Bluetooth 4.0 Low Energy Technology |
Wi-Fi (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) Bluetooth 4.0 Low Energy Technology |
| Ports | Full-sized USB 3.0 Mini DisplayPort microSD card reader Headset jack Cover port Micro USB charging port |
Full-size USB 3.0 Mini DisplayPort microSD card reader Headset jack Cover port |
| Camera, Video & Audio | 3.5 megapixel front-facing camera 8.0 megapixel rear-facing camera with auto-focus Stereo microphones Stereo speakers with Dolby audio |
Two 5MP HD cameras, front and rear-facing, with 1080p HD video recording Stereo microphones Stereo speakers with Dolby audio |
Technical Specifications
| Software | Windows 8.1 Pro |
| Dimensions | Dimensions: 7.93 in x 11.5 in x .36 in (201.3 mm x 292 mm x 9.1 mm) Weight: 1.76 lbs (800g) Casing: Magnesium Color: Silver Physical buttons: Volume, Power, Home |
| Display | Screen: 12” ClearType Full HD Plus display Resolution: 2160 x 1440 Aspect Ratio: 3:2 Touch: multi-touch |
| Battery life | Up to 9 hours of battery life# |
| Storage Options | 64GB, 128GB, 256GB, 512GB** |
| CPU & Wireless | 4th Gen Intel Core i3, Core i5, Core i7 processors System memory: 4GB or 8GB memory options TPM Chip for enterprise security Wireless: Wi-Fi (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) Bluetooth 4.0 Low Energy Technology |
| Surface Pen | Dimensions: 5.39 in (137 mm) x 0.37 in (9.5 mm) Weight: 0.81 ounces (23 grams) |
| Ports | Full-size USB 3.0 microSD card reader Headset jack Mini DisplayPort Cover port |
| Cameras, Video & Audio | Two 5MP HD cameras, front and rear-facing, with 1080p HD video recording Stereo microphones Stereo speakers with Dolby sound |
| Sensors | Ambient light sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Magnetometer |
| What’s in the box | Surface Pro 3 Surface Pen 36W Power Supply Quick Start Guide Safety and warranty documents |
| Warranty | 1-year limited hardware warranty |
*Keyboard and Office 365 sold separately
†Keyboard, Office 365, and Photoshop sold separately
‡Skype account required. Excludes special, premium, and non-geographic numbers. Calls to mobiles are for select countries only. Skype world minutes available in select countries.
§Keyboard and pen sold separately
Surface 3: Testing consisted of full battery discharge during video playback. All settings were default except: Wi-Fi was associated with a network and Auto-Brightness disabled. Battery life varies significantly with settings, usage, and other factors.
#Surface Pro 3: Testing consisted of full battery discharge while Internet browsing over Wi-Fi. Internet browsing was tested browsing 25 popular webpages. All settings were default except: Wi-Fi was associated with a network, auto-brightness disabled, and Bluetooth Radio was turned off. Battery life varies with settings, usage, and other factors.
**System software uses significant storage space; your storage capacity will be less. See surface.com/storage. 1GB = 1 billion bytes.
††Available on Surface 3 with Windows 8.1 purchased prior to December 31, 2015. While supplies last.
***Office activation required within 6 months of Windows activation date.
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SURFACE PRO 3 A STUDENTS POINT OF VIEW,
Microsoft seems to always advertise their Surface Pro products towards businesses, IT, artists, and engineers. They forget to mention the great benefit this Surface Pro 3 has for students! I’m going to give 6 reasons why the Surface 3 is great for students, such as myself.
First, a quick about me. I am currently a biochemistry major in college and while taking 20 units last quarter, most days I would have to carry 5 notebooks, occasionally 1-2 textbooks, 1-2 lab notebooks, and my surface RT tablet. In short, my backpack was thick and heavy.
Introduce, the Surface Pro 3, and the 6 reasons why it is absolutely great for students.
1) It can replace your notebooks for note taking.
With the new surface pen and larger screen, taking notes is a breeze. Writing on it feels great, though a little slippery, but great nonetheless. Now, I have no need for my 5 notebooks or the many colored pens that I would carry. With Onenote, all my notes are organized and will stay that way. And since it backs up to the cloud, accessing it from anywhere is a great convenience. Having my notes for me to study at any time on my phone ensures I can always have my access to my notes. In short, it organized my school life and made my bag lighter and thinner.
2) It can replace your textbooks.
Because of its 12 inch, high resolution, paper-like screen, reading e-book versions of textbooks, as well as PDF’s, feels “normal” if that makes sense. The 1.76 pound SP3 greatly reduces the weight of my Physics, O-chem, and Biology textbooks in my backpack. Also, having textbooks on my surface means I’ll never have the scenario where I accidentally leave my textbook at my home/dorm/apartment. Another bonus, the ability to use the Surface Pen to mark up PDF’s and textbooks allows for great in-text note taking and editing.
3) It can replace your tablet.
Looking at the SP3 as just a tablet, there is one obvious drawback, the lack of the overall amount of apps in the Windows App Store when compared to that of iOS and Android. Note however that you can install desktop applications on the SP3. More on that later. Although the Windows Market is small, it has most of the general apps that people use on tablets (Facebook, Twitter, Netflix, Skype, etc.) For apps like Youtube and Instagram, you can find non-official apps that simulate the official one quite well. There are also a hand full of fun games you can find on the windows market. Many review say it’s a ghost town, but it you look around you can find some pretty good apps. All this tablet talk is important to me as a student because there are times, of course, when I don’t want to study or have free time. Simple apps can keep me occupied will during gaps between classes, or when I’m at home and want to play a quick game or use Netflix.
4) It can replace your laptop.
This is Microsoft’s main theme for this product. And in short, it can, given some compromises. It runs full Window’s 8.1 Professional so most (if not all) of the desktop applications that can be run on Windows is compatible. This is great if you have specific programs you need to run, or just want to install popular programs like Spotify or Steam. This makes the whole “lack of apps” problem not as significant. Speaking of programs, I like to run Steam for playing games. The SP3 is not a gaming machine by any standard, but on low settings it can run games at a playable frame rate. I have the i5 processer, 8 gigs of RAM, 256 ssd version and it runs smoothly and quickly when running everyday tasks, much like a laptop. Also, the Type Cover Keyboard is greatly improved from the previous generations. If you are going to be typing for long periods of time, it may not be the best for you. But for everything else it works great. The second magnetic strip that attaches to the bezel provides great support. The touchpad is a little small, but once you get used to it that doesn’t become a problem. I suggest trying one out for yourself because everyone is different. Lastly, the new kickstand allows for many angles in which you can position the surface. Again, I suggest testing a surface for yourself. In the end, it’s not exactly like a laptop, but it can do all the things an Ultrabook can.
5) It can simulate a desktop.
With a monitor/tv, and Bluetooth keyboard and mouse, this tablet can be connected to a screen and run a dual-screen interface. This is what I do and it makes a huge difference. A larger than 12 inch screen and full keyboard and mouse simulates a desktop feel. Being able to come back to my room and plug in my SP3, and just as easily disconnect the SP3 and leave, makes me ultra-portable and efficient.
6) All of this, and its 1.76 lbs and 0.36 inch thin.
Even if you don’t like the SP3, its undeniable that it is a great piece of hardware. Students are always on the move and having a light…
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|Awesome Hybrid Device, Just know what your looking to do with it.,
I’m writing this review from the perspective of an Animation/VFX student. While deciding what portable device would be best for me during school, I read a ton of reviews of different laptops and tablets before I finally decided on the Surface Pro 3 i7 model. One of the problems I had with buying this device, was that either the reviews for it were less than stellar but for non product related issues, or I couldn’t find a good review by someone who was looking to do what I wanted to do with it (Animation/VFX programs such as Maya and Creative cloud mainly).
To start, let me say that if you think the price on this device is too high and would be better at a $400 price point like most other “high end” tablets, then look elsewhere because this Hybrid device is not for you. Of course cheaper is ALWAYS better on the wallet, but that does not mean its a better device. iPads and Galaxy Tabs a great devices, but neither of them can compete (currently) with what the Surface Pro 3 brings to the table. This is a full Windows laptop, in a tablet form factor. It can run practically anything your desktop pc can run with little to no sacrificing (except maybe in gaming…more on that later).
Now onto my actual review. To say that I love this device is an understatement. It can run everything I need it to run. The screen is absolutely fantastic. It has a great build quality and is super thin (even considering whats packed inside this thing). I can see the fault with its weight, if your not expecting it. It is surely heavier than other tablets and could possibly be an issue for one handed operation but it isn’t the end of the world.
The main reason I bought this was to run the software I need for my schooling while away on business trips, and to also watch a movie or two on those long plane trips across the country.
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Maya runs GREAT. Obviously you can’t render on this too much, but I use it to model then bring it up on my desktop to do the rendering. It runs very smooth and fast. Much better than I expected it to run to be honest. The only issue I can see so far, is with the screen resolution so high, the text is very, very, VERY small on the screen. If your proficient enough in Maya, i’m sure the text won’t be too much of an issue as you can just short cut everything and just remember where certain keys are. I am no expert, so I keep a cheat sheet close by. Also you can search the internet for ways to increase the text size in maya by editing config files which I find to be somewhat useful as well. I save all of my data on a high end USB 3.0 Flash Drive (Corsair GTX). That way I can move it from Surface Pro, to my Mac Pro with no issues.
Photoshop runs great as well. The stylus that comes with this is made by N-trig and not Wacom, but seems to do the job fairly well. Adobe hasn’t made a Surface friendly version yet (to my knowledge), but the full on version seems to be working just fine with the keyboard attachment. This is the same for After Effects. I don’t use much of the other programs in CC. For any editing I us FCPX on my mac. I’m sure Premier would run ok on this for smaller projects.
Office works great, no issue there. I also use Move Magic Screenwriter for any script writing I do, That runs great as well. I found since buying this that I tend to write more than I used to just for the fact I’m not tied to a table with my desktop. This would be true of any laptop, but just another plus.
The screen being such a high resolution, Movies just pop off and look stunning. I have yet to find a file type that won’t run on this. I can’t really comment on the sound quality as I use head phones for 99% of my time with it.
Gaming is a mixed bag but really shouldn’t be the main reason you buy this. The version I got (i7 512SSD) has the HD5000 integrated gpu. It’s ok for what it is but I really with is had either the new Nvidia gnu or at least the new intel Iris chipset. With either of these, I feel serious gaming could be a GIANT plus for this. Anyway, I tried a few different games on it just to see how hard I could push it. WoW runs pretty decent a medium settings in higher populated zones I would get maybe 20FPS, in lower zones I could get 30+. I’m not sure you’d want to do any serious end game stuff on this, but it may be possible. Wildstar ran about the same as Wow (to be expected), but the frame rate was a bit lower. By turning it down some, you can get the FPS at a reasonable level. Big First person shooters (COD, Titanfall, Battlefield etc…) are not really all that great. They can be played but the frames drop too low to be actually competitive. Simpler games like Child of light run really good.
So if I love it, then why on 3 stars? Well I’ll tell you. I like to start all my reviews at 5 stars, then take away or add as I see fit. The first thing is, yes…
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