SeekerSurface Pro 3
Microsoft’s Surface lineup just keeps getting better and better, with an improved screen for desktop use and an upgraded Type Cover for the road.
-- As reviewed by PCWorld
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- 4th generation Intel Core i5-4300U 1.90 GHz (with Turbo Boost Technology up to 2.9GHz) with Intel HD Graphics 4400
- 5MP and 1080p HD front- and rear-facing cameras - Built-in front- and rear-facing microphones - Stereo speakers with Dolby Audio-enhanced sound
- 256GB solid state drive (SSD)
PROS
+ 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
CONS
- 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
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Expert reviews and ratings
By PCWorld on May 27, 2014
Microsoft’s Surface lineup just keeps getting better and better, with an improved screen for desktop use and an upgraded Type Cover for the road.
80
By TechRadar on April 14, 2017
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.
90
By TrustedReviews on July 03, 2014
One caveat is the cheaper alternative, which is Microsoft’s own
90
By TrustedReviews on July 03, 2014
Microsoft is a dab hand at accessories and the Surface Pro Keyboard Cover is further proof. The basic layout is spot on and the keys are comfortable size for touch typing. They’re even backlit.
90
By TrustedReviews on July 03, 2014
Despite its remarkably slim and light frame, the Surface Pro 3 is a powerful machine. In benchmarks it’s a match for pricey ultrabooks like the Toshiba Kira. Its 1.9GHz Core i5 processor scores 5,532, more than Toshiba (5,424) and the 2014 MacBook Air (5,401).
90
By TrustedReviews on July 03, 2014
In addition to the the larger, squarer aspect, the Surface Pro 3’s screen is also very sharp. Its larger screen means it isn’t as sharp as an iPad, but the 2,140 x 1,440 resolution equates to 215 pixels per inch (ppi). That compares favourably with the 13-inch MacBook Air (126ppi) and most other laptops in this class. Videos looks sharp, as do photos.
90