Standing screen display size | 12 Inches |
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Screen Resolution | 1920x1280 |
Max Screen Resolution | 2160 x 1440 |
Processor | intel_atom |
RAM | 4 GB |
Memory Speed | 1600.00 |
Hard Drive | 64 GB |
Chipset Brand | Intel |
Card Description | Integrated |
Wireless Type | 802.11n, 802.11b, 802.11g |
Average Battery Life (in hours) | 5 Hours |
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Microsoft Surface Pro 3 (4GB RAM 64 GB SSD, Intel Core i3, Windows 8.1)
Brand | Microsoft |
Model Name | Surface Pro 3 |
Memory Storage Capacity | 64 GB |
Screen Size | 12 Inches |
Display Resolution Maximum | 2160 x 1440 |
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- Intel 4th Generation Core i3 Processor
- 12-Inch HD (2160 x 1440) Touchscreen Display
- 4 GB RAM; 64 GB Storage Capacity (37 GB Available)
- Windows 8.1 Pro
- 36W Power Supply and Surface Pen Included; Keyboard sold separately
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Battery life | 4.1 | 4.2 | 4.0 | 4.4 | 3.4 | 4.2 |
Screen quality | — | 4.5 | 4.2 | 4.6 | 4.2 | 4.4 |
Value for money | — | 3.5 | 4.0 | 4.7 | — | 4.6 |
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display size | 12 inches | 13 inches | 10.1 inches | 10.1 inches | 12 inches | 10.1 inches |
memory capacity | 64 GB | 256 GB | 64 GB | 128 GB | 128 GB | 64 GB |
operating system | Windows 8.1 Pro | Windows 11 Home | Android 13 | Android | Windows 8.1 Pro | Windows |
hardware interface | usb3.0, usb, mini displayport | bluetooth, usb c, solid state drive | 802 11 bg, bluetooth 5, usb3.0 | 3 5 mm audio, bluetooth 5, 802 11 acbgn, microsd, usb c | usb3.0, microsd | usb3.0, micro hdmi |
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Brand | Microsoft |
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Series | Surface Pro 3 |
Item model number | 4YM-00001 |
Hardware Platform | Windows |
Operating System | Windows 8.1 Pro |
Item Weight | 1.76 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 11.5 x 0.36 x 7.93 inches |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 11.5 x 0.36 x 7.93 inches |
Color | Silver |
Rear Webcam Resolution | 5 MP |
Processor Brand | Intel |
Number of Processors | 1 |
Computer Memory Type | Unknown |
Flash Memory Size | 64 GB |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. |
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4.3 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #331,391 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #5,012 in Computer Tablets |
Date First Available | June 5, 2014 |
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Surface Pro 3
The 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 laptop
The 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 tablet
Weighing 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 & Office
With 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 experience
With 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 Cover
Work the way you’re used to working with the Type Cover designed for Surface Pro 3.
Office 365
Get 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 Station
Transform your ultraportable Surface Pro 3 into a complete desktop workstation in an instant and easily connect to your favorite accessories.
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Surface 3†
Surface Pro 3#
Software Windows 8.1Runs 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 $69.99 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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Customers find the tablet computer easy to use, with a simple interface and intuitive controls. They say it's reliable and convenient, making finishing assignments much easier and quick. Customers also mention that it'll work like a dream and do everything effortlessly. They also appreciate its portability and accessibility.
"...Touch is extremely precise, with even tiny menu buttons being easy to hit...." Read more
"...up this device preforms quite well when playing Sims 4, and Photoshop is easier to use when using this device as a tablet...." Read more
"...Also, it is not as comfortable to use when I'm sitting in certain positions...." Read more
"...I'm not an avid typist, so find it very easy to use...." Read more
Customers like the value of the tablet computer. They say it's well worth the money, has a great price, and is a wonderful product for realtors.
"...the price still isn't too bad and it offsets some of the frustration...." Read more
"...Overall I have found it to be well worth the money." Read more
"...it fulfills all my expectations besides my comments, it's worth the dollar you pay." Read more
"...I bought it refurbished for $500 and this thing is worth every penny...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the tablet computer. They mention that the screen is nice, with awesome resolution. They also say that it is a wonderful piece of equipment, with a sharp display. Customers also mention that it has excellent viewing angles and high color accuracy.
"...As a laptop, this thing is great. The incredible resolution on the screen makes it so that you can fit multiple apps side by side quite easily and..." Read more
"...I highly recommend this device to anyone who wants a nice, light, and powerful machine." Read more
"...The screen resolution is very nice and the touchscreen is very responsive. The pen works well too...." Read more
"...Also, while the paint software is stunning it lacks a certain fine sensitivity you get with a brush...." Read more
Customers like the portability of the tablet computer. They mention that it's compact, easy to take everywhere with them, and light weight. They also appreciate the thin keyboard that takes up no room. Overall, customers are happy with the port ability of the product.
"...The backlight is great, and the keys are well sized...." Read more
"...In addition I needed a well responsive, light and thin keyboard that can sustain many hours of use...." Read more
"...Unit is larger and thinner...." Read more
"...is fast, easy to use, the pen is a good amount of sensitivity, super duper portable, wicked good battery life, and, above all, it connects to..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the tablet computer. Some mention that it works great to accomplish work and use as a tablet, while others say that it wouldn't start up at all, gets a little sluggish when doing a lot of file transfers at once, and has app functionality issues.
"...Nonetheless, with a fan set up this device preforms quite well when playing Sims 4, and Photoshop is easier to use when using this device as a tablet..." Read more
"I have had this for a couple weeks now and it is working great for me. This was an upgrade for me from the original Surface Pro...." Read more
"...Close a couple and it's back to flying fast. It got a little sluggish when doing a lot of file transfers at once, but that was only on day 1 setup...." Read more
"...The screen resolution is very nice and the touchscreen is very responsive. The pen works well too...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the tablet computer. Some mention it's a great tablet, absolutely perfect, and amazing, while others say that it'd be awful to use just as a tablet.
"...It's absolutely perfect. Whoever thought of the click feature to open Onenote should get a huge raise and a nice vacation...." Read more
"...Despite these small issues, the keyboard and the track pad feel great...." Read more
"...That makes it ill-suited to be used as a tablet, because tablet users are used to having an option to be asked for a password or not...." Read more
"...Otherwise the surface is pretty good so far (just received it) - snappier than the first gen version. Unit is larger and thinner...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the battery life of the tablet computer. Some mention that it has a wicked good battery life, and lasts a few hours on a single charge, while others say that it failed after just four months and was out of warranty. Some customers also report that the battery was not detected after just two months.
"...On a downside, the battery life is short, so taking a lot of notes can run the battery down pretty quickly...." Read more
"...Additionally, this computer charges fast and lasts long...." Read more
"...Battery not detected after just 2 months if that of having the new unit...." Read more
"...Battery life is about as I expected... if I am doing relatively low-power things (office/ web) I could probably make it through a work day (barely),..." Read more
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As a teacher though, I still wasn't quite ready to splurge for a better model, so I got the base 64gb i3 SP3. I also bought a 128gb microSD card for storage, which works perfectly well. I still have about 20gb free after Windows 10, MS Office, and a few of my other favorite apps. I purchased the type cover separately, and it's a must.
As a laptop, this thing is great. The incredible resolution on the screen makes it so that you can fit multiple apps side by side quite easily and have no problems seeing what you're doing. The new design for the type cover makes it functional in your lap as well, although as a big guy with huge thighs its easier for me. The better hinge on the Pro model is excellent, it feels sturdy and solid. Only downer is that popping it out is a bit tricky for a chronic nail biter. The keyboard itself is rad, although I dislike that you need an Fn key to perform alt+F4 and other F-key commands. The backlight is great, and the keys are well sized. It's a little bit cramped, especially if your hands are chunky, but I've been writing about 1000 words a day on it with minimal errors. The most common mistake is hitting Caps Lock accidentally.
How would it work as a tablet? I can say it's divine. I've put it through some unique situations: Grading student presentations from the back of the room as they go to the front of the class, in bed watching Netflix and browsing the web, broadcasting PPT presentations, as well as basic file management and PC stuff. It works wonderfully. Touch is extremely precise, with even tiny menu buttons being easy to hit. It remembers where you hit last so if you're trying to hit the same spot again it gives you some help.
But it really shines because of the Pen. What can be said about the Pen that hasn't already been said about Kate Upton? It's absolutely perfect. Whoever thought of the click feature to open Onenote should get a huge raise and a nice vacation. It impresses everybody every time. Writing is totally natural, and resting your palm on the screen has no negative effects. My crappy penmanship is perfectly preserved on the SP3, I even compared it to my handwritten notebooks and it looks almost identical. There's no slowdown and it's great at adjusting precision according to speed. If you slow down and write tiny, you'll get great results, just as well as if you're writing a quick thought on the fly in big letters. The erase/select buttons on the pen are useful, and the function as right click and select on the desktop, which is very handy. The Pen's clip is perfect and reminds me of the old Paperclip guy in Microsoft Word. You can hook it onto the type cover's little depression, or even onto the kickstand, and there's a magnetic spot in the lower left hand corner. My only gripe is that the magnetic clip is hidden when in laptop mode, but I get that if you put it up top, the pen would swing down and it might think you're writing with it.
If you get this model you have to get an SD card, I threw most of my music and documents on it and have plenty of room to spare. Change your Windows settings to save all new files on the SD card and the only thing you'll need the small C drive for is apps, and even those you can usually install on the card. Don't worry about the storage size. The i3 processor so far hasn't let me down, although when I have 8 main apps open at once it does start to lag a tiny bit. Close a couple and it's back to flying fast. It got a little sluggish when doing a lot of file transfers at once, but that was only on day 1 setup. Netflix in full HD was no problem.
All I can say is if you were thinking about a new laptop 13" or under, don't get it. If you were thinking about any Macbook Air or iPad, don't get it. Spend a little more, and get them all in one easy to use device. I'm still finding unique ways to use my SP3 and it's made me far more productive and efficient both at work and at home.
I spent a few months looking for a well priced computer that could easily turn into a tablet whether that be by detachable keyboard or bending the keyboard all the way around. I also needed 4 gb of ram to run software such as Photoshop. Surprisingly, that was the hardest feature to find. In addition I needed a well responsive, light and thin keyboard that can sustain many hours of use. I wanted something light to carry around easily, and I wanted something small. My last laptop was a Toshiba Satellite at 17 inches that overheated all the time. The surface pro 3 met all my needs, and I only have small complaints, most dealing with windows 10. My first complaint is about the keyboard and while I could put this in a separate review, 1) I bought the keyboard at my local best buy and 2) I think only a small percentage would only be purchasing the tablet. The keyboard tends to get hot on the right side under the arrow keys where my hand rests when I type, maybe this is the friction from moving my hand back and forth while typing, but it is a little deterring when working on long projects. The trackpad does the same thing when it's been in use, but I've never had a trackpad that doesn't hurt after a while. Despite these small issues, the keyboard and the track pad feel great. The trackpad has enough fluidity to let your finger slide around with ease, and enough traction to let you click on what you actually want to. The keyboard is covered with some sort of fabric, which is a nice change, but might be contributing to that hot spot after use. One thing that I love about this computer is the keyboard. As a writer I have my hands resting on the keyboard for long periods of time, sometimes moving quite fast and one thing that was important for my computer to have is an easy resting spot for my wrists. Two out of the three laptops I have used to write have hurt my wrists eventually, which really halts the writing process, which is hard enough to start to begin with. This computer is the perfect alternative to another laptop I was looking at, the Lenovo Yoga. I saw one that was priced a little lower than what I paid for this computer, but after trying the keyboard it seemed that it would hurt after a while, and the more expensively priced model was too much. This device has an amazing kickstand, allowing the tablet to be upright, or slightly above the table.
I have also found that playing some games make the computer hotter quicker after updating to windows 10, and while this is not a gaming device, it shouldn't be hot after 15 minutes of playing. Nonetheless, with a fan set up this device preforms quite well when playing Sims 4, and Photoshop is easier to use when using this device as a tablet. Additionally, this computer charges fast and lasts long. Maybe it's because my last laptop was the aforementioned Toshiba Satellite that overheated constantly for no apparent reason, but I was amazed when i charged this computer after using it, came back around an hour later and it was done! The battery life, for me, is longer than the 5 hours mentioned in the description of the product. I would put the battery life closer to 6 or 7, but (surprisingly) I don't tend to use my device heavily. Of course depending on what you do and what setting your brightness is on matters, but for the most part this computer takes a while to die. When it is charging I'm usually not using it so i assume that makes the charging time faster, nonetheless it still charges most of the way from an almost dead battery in the time it takes me to go to English class (1hr & 15 min) not to mention windows 10 comes with Cortana, the personal assistant giving Siri a run for her money. I have used Cortana for a year on my Nokia Lumia 920 and i can tell you, she is amazing and very big "pro".
For added space I purchased a usb port (the device only comes with ONE 3.0 usb port, but has a handy port on the charger to charge things like a phone), a 128 gb micro sd card and a 1tb external hard drive as the device I bought only came with 64gb of memory, and I like to keep a lot of things, especially movies and tv shows, on my computer. I highly recommend this device to anyone who wants a nice, light, and powerful machine.
Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2015
I spent a few months looking for a well priced computer that could easily turn into a tablet whether that be by detachable keyboard or bending the keyboard all the way around. I also needed 4 gb of ram to run software such as Photoshop. Surprisingly, that was the hardest feature to find. In addition I needed a well responsive, light and thin keyboard that can sustain many hours of use. I wanted something light to carry around easily, and I wanted something small. My last laptop was a Toshiba Satellite at 17 inches that overheated all the time. The surface pro 3 met all my needs, and I only have small complaints, most dealing with windows 10. My first complaint is about the keyboard and while I could put this in a separate review, 1) I bought the keyboard at my local best buy and 2) I think only a small percentage would only be purchasing the tablet. The keyboard tends to get hot on the right side under the arrow keys where my hand rests when I type, maybe this is the friction from moving my hand back and forth while typing, but it is a little deterring when working on long projects. The trackpad does the same thing when it's been in use, but I've never had a trackpad that doesn't hurt after a while. Despite these small issues, the keyboard and the track pad feel great. The trackpad has enough fluidity to let your finger slide around with ease, and enough traction to let you click on what you actually want to. The keyboard is covered with some sort of fabric, which is a nice change, but might be contributing to that hot spot after use. One thing that I love about this computer is the keyboard. As a writer I have my hands resting on the keyboard for long periods of time, sometimes moving quite fast and one thing that was important for my computer to have is an easy resting spot for my wrists. Two out of the three laptops I have used to write have hurt my wrists eventually, which really halts the writing process, which is hard enough to start to begin with. This computer is the perfect alternative to another laptop I was looking at, the Lenovo Yoga. I saw one that was priced a little lower than what I paid for this computer, but after trying the keyboard it seemed that it would hurt after a while, and the more expensively priced model was too much. This device has an amazing kickstand, allowing the tablet to be upright, or slightly above the table.
I have also found that playing some games make the computer hotter quicker after updating to windows 10, and while this is not a gaming device, it shouldn't be hot after 15 minutes of playing. Nonetheless, with a fan set up this device preforms quite well when playing Sims 4, and Photoshop is easier to use when using this device as a tablet. Additionally, this computer charges fast and lasts long. Maybe it's because my last laptop was the aforementioned Toshiba Satellite that overheated constantly for no apparent reason, but I was amazed when i charged this computer after using it, came back around an hour later and it was done! The battery life, for me, is longer than the 5 hours mentioned in the description of the product. I would put the battery life closer to 6 or 7, but (surprisingly) I don't tend to use my device heavily. Of course depending on what you do and what setting your brightness is on matters, but for the most part this computer takes a while to die. When it is charging I'm usually not using it so i assume that makes the charging time faster, nonetheless it still charges most of the way from an almost dead battery in the time it takes me to go to English class (1hr & 15 min) not to mention windows 10 comes with Cortana, the personal assistant giving Siri a run for her money. I have used Cortana for a year on my Nokia Lumia 920 and i can tell you, she is amazing and very big "pro".
For added space I purchased a usb port (the device only comes with ONE 3.0 usb port, but has a handy port on the charger to charge things like a phone), a 128 gb micro sd card and a 1tb external hard drive as the device I bought only came with 64gb of memory, and I like to keep a lot of things, especially movies and tv shows, on my computer. I highly recommend this device to anyone who wants a nice, light, and powerful machine.