Standing screen display size | 10.8 Inches |
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Screen Resolution | 1920x1280 |
Max Screen Resolution | 1920x1280 Pixels |
Processor | 2.4 GHz atom_z8700 |
RAM | 4 GB |
Hard Drive | 128 GB SSD |
Graphics Coprocessor | Quad-core Intel Atom x7-Z8700 processor |
Chipset Brand | Intel |
Card Description | Intel-HD4400/IGP |
Wireless Type | 802.11abg |
Number of USB 2.0 Ports | 1 |
Number of USB 3.0 Ports | 1 |
Average Battery Life (in hours) | 8 Hours |
Microsoft Surface 3 Tablet (10.8-Inch, 128 GB, Intel Atom, Windows 10)
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Brand | Microsoft |
Model Name | Surface 3 |
Memory Storage Capacity | 128 GB |
Screen Size | 10.8 Inches |
Display Resolution Maximum | 1920x1280 Pixels |
About this item
- Windows 10, 10.8 inches Display
- Intel Atom Z8700 2.4 GHz
- 128 GB Flash Memory, 4 GB RAM Memory
- 2.58 pounds
- Windows 10, 10.8-Inch Display, Intel Atom Z8700 2.4 GHz Processor, 128 GB Flash Storage, 4 GB RAM
- 1.6GHz Intel Atom x7-Z8700 Quad-Core CPU, 8MP Rear Camera, 3.5MP Front Camera, Windows 10
- Integrated Intel HD Graphics, 128GB of Flash Storage
- 10.8-Inch ClearType Full HD Plus Touchscreen
- microSDXC Media Card Slot 802.11ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, 1.37 pounds
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Screen quality | 4.0 | 4.6 | 4.4 | 4.0 | 4.4 | — |
Battery life | 3.5 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.2 | 4.2 | — |
Touch Screen | 4.2 | — | 4.5 | 3.5 | 4.3 | — |
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model name | Surface 3 | A9+ | Tab M9 | Surface Pro 3 | FWIN232+ | Surface Pro 3 |
display size | 10.8 inches | 11 inches | — | 12 inches | 10.1 inches | 12 inches |
memory capacity | 128 GB | 64 GB | 32 GB | 128 GB | 64 GB | 64 GB |
operating system | Windows 10 Home | Android 13 | Android 12 | Windows | Windows | Windows 10 Professional |
hardware interface | 3 5 mm audio, bluetooth, usb3.0, headphone, ethernet | usb2.0 | usb c | usb3.0, usb, microsd | usb3.0, micro hdmi | usb3.0, microsd, bluetooth, bluetooth 4 0 |
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Technical Details
Brand | Microsoft |
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Series | Surface 3 |
Item model number | 7G6-00014 |
Hardware Platform | Windows |
Operating System | Windows 10 Home |
Item Weight | 1.37 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 14.02 x 8.64 x 1.58 inches |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 14.02 x 8.64 x 1.58 inches |
Color | Magnesium silver |
Rear Webcam Resolution | 8 MP |
Processor Brand | Intel |
Number of Processors | 4 |
Computer Memory Type | Unknown |
Flash Memory Size | 128 GB |
Hard Drive Interface | ATA-2 |
Hard Drive Rotational Speed | 7200 RPM |
Power Source | Corded Electric |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |
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ASIN | B012DTDI2C |
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Customer Reviews |
4.2 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #75,340 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #1,406 in Computer Tablets |
Date First Available | July 20, 2015 |
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Microsoft Surface 3 is the perfect productivity device for school, home, and on the go. It features a 10.8" Full HD touchscreen display with 1920 x 1280 resolution and is fast, responsive, and can run everything you need. With a thin, light frame that weighs less than 1.5 pounds, it’s the perfect size to take with you anywhere. The optional Surface Pen (sold separately) feels just like an actual pen so it’s easy to draw, take notes, or write music.
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Customers like the quality, portability, and performance of the tablet computer. For example, they say it works great to keep up on work tasks, is very portable, and is lightweight. Customers are also impresseded with the speed, saying it boots quickly and charges very quickly. That said, some complain about the charging issues and speed. Opinions are mixed on ease of use, and battery life.
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Customers like the quality of the tablet computer. For example, they say it works great to keep up on work tasks, is fully functional, and has great performance. iTunes and the web work well, and the WiFi is decent in terms of speed overall. The Sketchbook Pro works like a charm, and is completely sufficient for performing general work tasks. The 4 GB of RAM and the Atom x7 processor are also sufficient for most tasks. Some apps work well and some slowdowns when downloading. Overall, customers are satisfied with the quality and performance of the product.
"...during periodic use -Quick -Easy access to media -Tablet, low weight..." Read more
"...Still, they are nice to have for Skype conference calls and catching adorable animal pictures and videos to post direct to YouTube and Imgur......." Read more
"...ITunes and the web work well and the WiFi is decent in terms of speed overall. I have the type cover and it is good...." Read more
"...It’s been really amazing so far! The Sketchbook Pro works like a charm. It’s everything I hoped for...." Read more
Customers find the tablet computer very portable yet large enough for their needs. They say the size and weight are great for traveling, especially on an airplane where space is limited. Customers also appreciate the charging options and the quality of the tablet. They find the wireless keyboard convenient for desk use and say it's an excellent travel computer for light games, drawing, and web surfing.
"...use -Quick -Easy access to media -Tablet, low weight..." Read more
"...In fact, I find wireless keyboard more convenient for desk use, as I can easily lift the tablet off the desk to enjoy a video, then set it back down..." Read more
"...The Surface it’s not heavy, and has its own kickstand...." Read more
"...When I received the Surface I was pleased with how light it was and how quick it was to load up...." Read more
Customers like the performance of the tablet. They mention that it is adequate fast enough, quick, and easy to access media. The web works well and the WiFi is decent in terms of speed. The S3 boots quickly and rarely hour-glasses. It charges very quickly and is battery efficient. Apps not loading are running smoothly, and the screen is sharp and very responsive.
"...-Price ~$500 -Battery 8-10 hours during periodic use -Quick -Easy access to media -Tablet, low weight..." Read more
"...ITunes and the web work well and the WiFi is decent in terms of speed overall. I have the type cover and it is good...." Read more
"...even able to play Skyrim on it at low graphics settings with a playable frame rate, which I was impressed by...." Read more
"...the Surface I was pleased with how light it was and how quick it was to load up...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the tablet computer. Some mention that it's easy to use and convenient for college students to take to class to type their notes, it'll start up and download programs easily. However, others say that there are few instructions on how to use the device, it’s counter intuitive, annoying to use, and the set-up process is a nightmare.
"...-Battery 8-10 hours during periodic use -Quick -Easy access to media -Tablet, low weight..." Read more
"So the Surface 3 is a decent machine. The set-up process is a nightmare...." Read more
"I like the product very well it is fast, very responsive, easy to set up, (actually windows 10 did it all) and quite easy to use...." Read more
"...-Again if you are looking for a great easy to use and friendly tablet, get an Ipad or a Samsung Tab...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the battery life of the tablet computer. Some mention it has insanely good battery life, it can last a day on moderate usage, and it doesn't get too hot. However, others say that it died quick and had battery issues.
"...My experience with the battery so far has been good. It can last a day on moderate usage, and will maintain a fair amount of charge while in sleep..." Read more
"...I just don't expect it to last a few more years and the battery life is questionable...." Read more
"...Speaking of charging, this tablet has the single widest battery life time span I have EVER seen...." Read more
"...like the Asus Chromebook Flip -- maintaining the ultra-portable, passively cooled, full-featured Windows experience and performance of the Surface 3..." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the charging of the tablet computer. They mention that the charging port went bad, the charging cable is finicky, and the tablet did not come with an AC power supply.
"...That said, I've had minor charging compatibility problems with "just any" USB cable while it's on. Don't lose the cable that comes with this!..." Read more
"...the box, for my surprise it was only the Tablet inside, I got No AC Power Supply, even though I bought a brand new, and Not Refurbished; Surface 3...." Read more
"...-3:2 screen ratio nice for tablet use-Full USB 3.0 port and micro USB charging-No bloatware..." Read more
"...plug in the charger, the tablet will often report "Plugged in, not charging." You have to unplug the charger and replug it in several times..." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the speed of the tablet computer. They mention that it is very slow at times, charging is slow, and the performance could be a good bit better. Some say that the tablet reboots and the blue screen comes up even faster. They also mention that updating Windows takes some time.
"...It is not a speed demon but it is definitely competent and fairly speedy for everyday tasks...." Read more
"...This one started acting funny when it said 98% and would take 22 minutes to charge...." Read more
"...Look for a sale around holidays.Not as fast as other surface models, but charges by micro USB (depending on your charger)...." Read more
"...the WiFi that comes with my internet/cable TV package is not fast enough to keep up with the Surface 3, however the mobile hot spot on my Galaxy S5..." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the wifi performance of the tablet. They mention that it didn't work properly from day one, the battery died quick, and the basic features didn''t function on their Surface 3. The stylus didn'"'t really work"" on the tablet, and it didn""t allow YouTube to work properly.
"...then the other, one had the phantom touch issue, neither tablet allowed youtube to work properly, and one tablet loved to lock up doing simple tasks...." Read more
"...does not work often and when it does, the current page switches to the new link..." Read more
"...After 4 days of use my screen decided to stop working right...." Read more
"...This also failed to work, just had a picture of a piece of paper and unable to read it...." Read more
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Previously, I owned an iPad Gen 2 that I used for Netflix, movies, light tablet gaming, Skype, and internet. I've never been an Apple person, but the iPad just worked so well that I lived with the limitations. As updates have rolled in, my iPad became slower and slower, to the point where browsing the web is painful, so I decided it's time to move on. Originally I was planning to invest in the newest iPad, but decided to look around a bit first. After some searching, I came across the Surface tablet line. I had considered them in the past, but heard nothing good with regards to the Windows Store app selection, and all the reviews were middling at best. With the newer devices moving to full Windows 10 however, my outlook on these devices shifted.
I started looking at several options (HP x360, Cube i7, Surface line, Lenovo, Dell) and finally decided on the Surface line for a number of factors. Here is what I was looking for in a tablet:
-Price ~$500
-Battery 8-10 hours during periodic use
-Quick
-Easy access to media
-Tablet, low weight
The product that best fit these criteria was the Surface. I considered the Pro series initially, but between the increased price and wanting to keep closer to tablet size, I decided against it. The Surface 3 runs on full Windows 10, comes with a power-sipping Atom processor (fanless), and an option for 128 gb storage with 4 gb RAM.
Amazon had a nice deal on this unit, so I pulled the trigger. My first impression after opening sums up my entire experience so far: impressed. The size, feel, and form of the Surface 3 is stunning. The build quality is great and the kickstand is very robust. I put the unit on charge for a few hours, then booted it up to get started. I went through the Windows 10 setup, linking my MS account and going through initial settings, then I had free reign. I went into the settings and changed a few preferences, then proceeded to the app store. I was pretty disappointed in the selection on the app store, but then remembered that I have a full Win 10 PC that I can install anything on. I grabbed a few apps (Netflix, Hulu, etc) and then went to the web. I set up Chrome with the Chromecast extension to stream to my TV. Next I downloaded Steam, and several 2D action/adventure games to keep me busy. My next big WOW moment came when I realized I can plug my Xbox 360 wired controller into the USB port and use it to game.
Here are some settings I recommend for a good tablet experience:
Tablet Mode > Off
Settings > Personalization > Start > Use Start full screen > On
Settings > System > Display> Change the size of text... > 175%
Settings > Devices > Typing > Show the touch keyboard or handwriting panel when not in tablet mode and there's no keyboard attached > On
Brightness > 25%
Don't use the desktop. Pin everything you use to the Start menu; the icons are larger and much more responsive to touch since you don't have to "double-click" them.
Make sure to adjust the screen off and sleep settings to your liking as well.
I don't sync my email or anything to my Surface, so I frequently leave Battery Saver on as I don't require push notifications. I also turned Cortana off, as I can Google search on my own and the battery usage showed she sucked up a decent enough portion. My experience with the battery so far has been good. It can last a day on moderate usage, and will maintain a fair amount of charge while in sleep mode. It does take a few hours to get to full charge though, which is a disappointment coming from my Moto X Pure that can Turbocharge from empty to 80% in ~40 min.
Overall, my new Surface has not disappointed. It's quick, and without noticeable slow down so far. Coming from a slow 2nd Gen iPad, I really like the openness and freedom to do what I want with very little limitation.
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Pros:
-Fast
-Full Windows 10
-Decent battery life
-Form factor/build quality
-Screen is beautiful, good resolution
-Zero noise
-Windows 10 on tablet works well for the most part
-3:2 screen ratio nice for tablet use
-Full USB 3.0 port and micro USB charging
-No bloatware
-OneNote can sync with your Android/iOS/Windows Phone
Cons:
-App store leaves a lot to be desired (offset by having full Windows)
-Scroll bars on Windows 10 can be too small to use well
-Not all programs are optimized to work well with touch
-There is an adjustment period as you learn to use Windows 10 as a tablet
This is not a gaming computer, though it can play games.
This is not a desktop, though you can dock it to a monitor, keyboard, and mouse.
This is not a laptop, though you can buy a keyboard for it that makes it one.
What this /is/, is the single most beautiful media device I have ever held. (Granted, my bar is fairly low.)
Yes, it's an Atom. But the Z8700 under this machine's hood is probably the most powerful Atom branded processor that will ever exist.
Yes, it's eMMC. But the 128GB of solid state storage in there can still run circles around any budget mechanical hard drive.
The modest 4GB of memory may seem cramped, but for the target use case of this machine, it's more than enough.
Yes, it has cameras. They're more of a footnote. If you have bought a decent smartphone within the past four years, it has cameras better than the Surface 3. Still, they are nice to have for Skype conference calls and catching adorable animal pictures and videos to post direct to YouTube and Imgur....
But the /real/ stars of the Surface 3 show are front and center. Literally.
According to NotebookCheck, this thing's screen can reproduce nearly 99% sRGB colorspace. The dot pitch is insane, and the backlight can range from "Outdoor visible" to "Midnight Web Browsing". The nTrig digitizer system mates well with this awesome IPS LCD to make this a good choice for aspiring digital artists who haven't gotten used to Wacoms yet.
The speakers continue to blow my socks off every time this thing makes sound. "THOSE speakers are in a TABLET?!" I've had laptops and montiors with worse built in. And yes, they are front firing, flanking the screen at the top left and right corners through barely visible slit grilles beside the face glass.
The microUSB charger is a handy thing to have, being able to get a little extra time off of any common USB battery booster and cable. That said, I've had minor charging compatibility problems with "just any" USB cable while it's on. Don't lose the cable that comes with this! But it will happily recharge off of literally anything I've thrown at it when powered off.
Speaking of charging, this tablet has the single widest battery life time span I have EVER seen.
Turning the backlight down and light use can easily net you around the advertised 9 hours of battery.
Pushing it with things like games will send that number crashing down into the 2-3 hour range.
Speaking of pushing it, let's answer some of the questions I had when I was researching, buying, and using the tablet.
Q> Do you need the type cover like everyone says?
A> Nope. I routinely use mine with the touch pen as a mouse, and a common Bluetooth portable keyboard. A Bluetooth or USB mouse works just as well if you don't want to fork out for the pen. In fact, I find wireless keyboard more convenient for desk use, as I can easily lift the tablet off the desk to enjoy a video, then set it back down to resume typing without worrying about the magnetic clasps.
Q> Do you need the writing pen?
A> Not really. But I consider the Surface Stylus the primary selling feature of the Surface computer line, and it is the single main reason I chose it over other 2 in 1 or convertible offerings.
Q> What writing pens will work on this?
A> Any Surface 3 or Surface 4 nTrig style stylus pen will work on this machine. Incidentally, the Surf4 pen actually cost less than the Surf3 pen when I ordered it...
Q> What about that inconveniently placed Start button?
A> As of writing this review, Windows 10's Surface Pen driver allows you the option to shut down all capacitive functions while using it. This serves as a palm and finger rejection, and also disables the Windows button. If that isn't enough, the computer also includes a rudimentary, but functional, palm rejection.
Q> Can it handle a tab explosion?
A> Yes. Firefox, Chrome, or IE/Edge, the processor and RAM are both potent enough to handle nearly any web browsing or office task you could throw at this.
Q> Can it play videos?
A> Both local and streaming video is this computer's undeniable trump card. Binge on, my friend.
Q> Can it game?
A> .... yes and no. You aren't going to be playing Witcher 3 on Ultra on this. You aren't going to be playing Witcher 3 at ALL on this, unless you like seeing Geralt stumble around at 2FPS. That said, this /can/ run older and less intensive games, such as Half Life 2 and era Source games (Portal 1/2, L4D, Garry's Mod), or Bethesda games (Morrowind, Oblivion, Skyrim, Elder Scrolls Online) on medium settings and usable, if "cinematic", 20-30FPS. It will also EASILY tame the growing assortment of retro themed indie games out there, so have fun!
Q> Is it light?
A> At just over a pound, I'd put it as light as any 10" class Android or iTablet. Read: You might get arm cramps if you're holding this over your face during a late night Game of Thrones binge on HBO Now.
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Es rápida, fluida, el panel táctil funciona increíble. El lápiz agrega funciones con OneNote que son increíbles. El teclado es fantástico. En suma: la reina de las tabletas pequeñas.