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About 3 months ago I sold my Asus T200 to a colleague and used it as an excuse to change my work computer to something a bit more interesting.The T200, my first 2-in-1 and Windows tablet, was a nice machine, but I found the performance and battery life so...
Excellent build quality, ingenious type cover design, beautiful screen, can function as a laptop or tablet...
2GB Ram not enough, if you don't need a tablet you can get more for your money elsewhere, not the most powerful CPU, completely unupgradable...
I've been using the base model of the Surface 3 as my daily driver for the past 3 months. It's beautifully crafted, decent to type on, and won't break the bank. However, the Surface 3, and especially the most basic model, has a few shortfalls...
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The key element for a great tablet has always been a truly innovative and top performing display, and the best leading edge tablets have always flaunted their beautiful high-tech displays. The Microsoft Surface 3 is no exception.The Surface 3 tablet is a...
An Excellent Top Tier DisplayBased on our extensive Lab tests and measurements on the display for the Surface 3, Microsoft has produced an excellent high performance display for Windows. In fact, the Surface 3 has one of the very best and most accurate di...
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It's August, which means that kids are filling their backpacks with pens, paper, textbooks and – oh, who are we kidding, no one uses those things anymore.Students want tech , and that's why our Back To School Guide features the best smartphones , tablets...
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pcauthority.com.au Updated:
2015-11-21 06:41:18
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I t was a long journey for Microsoft to get to this product. You could look at it as the next-gen successor to the Surface RT, and indeed it is. The smaller form factor of previous RT machines was appealing, and sat well with the idea of a transformable t...
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From low-cost Chromebooks to high-end hybrids, and the explosion of diverse, different-shaped Windows devices, there's a dizzying amount of choice out there for anyone looking to replace their laptop with something new. Fear not, though. We've reviewed th...
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apcmag.com Updated:
2015-11-21 06:41:18
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So it's perhaps not the best time for Microsoft to be launching this, its third price-conscious Surface tablet, and the official the successor to the Surface RT and Surface 2. If any tablet is going to buck that downward trend, however, the Surface 3 mig...
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digitalversus.com Updated:
2015-11-21 06:41:18
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Microsoft has used exactly the same sleek design and light-yet-sturdy magnesium chassis as the Surface Pro 3, so the build is still excellent. Only change is the diagonal has been scaled back to 10.8".The kickstand on the back has fewer position settings...
Quality build, Silent, Has an SSD, Excellent quality...
Keyboard sold separately, CPU/GPU tandem not quite powerful enough, Few connections...
The Surface 3 is a well-built convertible laptop-tablet that, when coupled with the (sadly expensive) optional keyboard, makes for a great user experience, provided s/he sticks to simple tasks (Office, internet browsing and light photo touch-ups)...
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whatmobile.net Updated:
2015-11-21 06:41:18
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Price £419OS Windows 8.1Processor Quad-core 1.6GHz Intel Atom x7Z8700Screen 10.8-inchesResolution 1920 x 1080 pixelsMemory 2GB/4GB RAMStorage 64/128GBMicroSD compatible? YesCamera Rear 8MP/ 3.5MP frontConnectivity WiFiDimensions 267 x 187 x 8.7mmWeight 62...
Well priced as a Windows tablet, Excellent display, Windows 8.1 without the noisy fan...
Keyboard cover is not included, Browsing not as fast as Chromebook, Lacks the beautiful finish of an iPad...
You can do with it as you please, and everything, apart from the low-power processor, has been future proofed for the launch of Windows 10. Of course how many of those naysayers haven’t already bought another tablet to surf on the sofa and stay in touch...
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Let's start by saying that the Surface 3 is neither tablet nor laptop. And right now – that is, until July 29th – it is probably neither. As much as Windows 8.1 puts the emphasis on making the Surface, and all twos-in-one, relatively usable as both portab...
Well-designed, with high-quality materials, Compatibility with all Windows apps, High-quality HD display, Practical as a tablet, but better as a laptop, Good battery life...
Expensive compared to many similarly-spec'd iOS and Android tablets, Windows Store lacks many of the same high quality apps as iPad, Easily bogged down by high-memory apps...
The question I so often get asked about the Surface is whether it is the best way to use Windows. A few years ago I would have assented, even with the less accessible hardware. But competitors like Asus, Acer, Lenovo, HP and Dell have thoroughly narrowed...
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fatducktech.com Updated:
2015-11-21 06:41:19
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It's not quite the Surface Pro 3, but equally it's nowhere near as dire as the Surface RT. But is Microsoft's Surface 3 worth buying?That's the question I've tried to answer over at the ABC's Technology+Games portal in my review of Microsoft's rather nice...
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mobilechoiceuk.com Updated:
2015-11-21 06:41:19
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Microsoft's Surface 3 Pro last year was a powerhouse hybrid- it straddled the worlds of both laptops and tablets while juggling a million tasks and made it look super easy and smooth.However, there were a couple of niggles: a) it was very expensive b) it...
Memory expandable to 128GB, 1TB One Drive free storage, Build quality robust enough for a few knocks, Packs full version of Windows, Stylus a great bonus, full USB port...
Keyboard an extra, Quadcore processor still not the best...
The Surface 3 occupies a very curious space in the gamut of smartphones, tablets, phablets and smartwatches. It is the srt of hybrid device that negates the need for atleast 3-4 gadgets from your bag in one clean swipe. Is it powerful enough? For day to...
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Surface creator Panos Panay recently discussed the billion-dollar financial hit Microsoft took after the introduction of the original. “Having a product that people love is the most important thing,” he told CNN. Microsoft clearly believes that: Rather th...
Sturdy, inviting design, Light for a 2-in-1 PC, Attractive, high-resolution display...
Feels heavy when used as a tablet, Disappointing performance, Expensive accessories...
Like every previous Surface, the new Surface 3 is a device that pits its capabilities against its contradictions. Microsoft is absolutely correct when it claims the Surface line's functionality exceeds that of either a tablet or laptop alone. That hol...
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Theinquirer.net Updated:
2015-11-21 06:41:19
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MICROSOFT HAS BEEN WORKING HARD to offer buyers an all-in-one device that can work as a tablet and a laptop since it unveiled the first Surface models all the way back in 2012...
Decent selection of ports, great display, reasonable performance, lack of bloatware...
Type Cover and Surface Pen not included, expensive by Atom tablet standards...
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Protruding from the top of that tablet is a long, red wire leading up to a pair of earphones clamped to this man's head. Not for this chap the more compact form factor of the smartphone-based music player or an iPod. This man's personal music player is a...
Should you buy this? I have nothing against Surface 3 – indeed, as with Pro, there's some nice touches inside that Soviet shell that make Surface 3 a pleasure. It's up there, too, in terms of audio visual and, yes, it surfs the web well. Just, are such...
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It's hard to believe that it's almost been a year since Microsoft launched the Surface Pro 3. A tough act to follow, it remains one of the best 2-in-1 devices around and sets the bar high for the Surface 3, the newest member of Microsoft's Surface family...
Display, Design, Build quality, Portable...
Keyboard, Storage, Price, Kickstand...
If you want the cheapest and most portable Surface tablet money can buy for lightweight computing tasks, the Surface 3 fits the bill. Power-hungry users should consider the low-end Surface Pro 3 instead...
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The Surface 3 hybrid computer from Microsoft represents Microsoft's determined vision for how versatile computing should be. It also sees the return of the Intel Atom processor, with surprising results.The Surface 3 represents the latest step in Microsoft...
I think Microsoft deserves full credit for blending laptop and tablet computing into a versatile and fun device.The machine is powerful, versatile and resilient and sets the tone perfectly for the arrival of Windows 10.While I quibble at the price of the...
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Let's take a moment to mark the passing of Windows RT. As the Surface 2 – Windows RT's swansong – trudges to an early grave, haunted by the spectre of embarrassing sales figures, the Surface 3 is tasked with getting Microsoft's Surface family back on trac...
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alphr.com Updated:
2015-11-21 06:41:19
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Let's take a moment to mark the passing of Windows RT. As the Surface 2 – Windows RT's swansong – trudges to an early grave, haunted by the spectre of embarrassing sales figures, the Surface 3 is tasked with getting Microsoft's Surface family back on trac...
Compared to the slew of budget-priced Windows tablets on the market currently, the Microsoft Surface 3 looks expensive – stratospherically so considering it's only powered by an Atom CPU. However, this device is in a completely different class to your...
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Microsoft has never been the coolest company.Apple has even had digs at its lack of style in the past. And where Steve Jobs was painted as some sort of Leonardo da Vinci figure, rightly or wrongly there's often seemed something a bit “uncool dad” about so...
Intel Atom CPUs have stepped up, Very good screen, Top-notch build quality, Strong keyboard cover...
Processor has its limits, Screen black level could be better, Small size makes it less flexible, Kickstand simpler and therefore less useful than the Pro's...
The design has its ups and downs, but they even out. With each year, the impact of the Surface tablets' design has lessened. But the actual devices have become far more useful. Last year's Surface Pro 3 was something you could really imagine replacing a...
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With full Windows 8.1 and a lower price than the Pro version, the new Surface 3 could be the laptop / tablet hybrid you've been searching for. Here's our Surface 3 review. See also: best budget laptops you can buy in 2015 Microsoft managed to keep...
Objectively, the Surface 3 is the best compromise between a laptop and tablet. It's a highly portable gadget which can run full Windows programs and it costs less than the Surface Pro 3. It's not exactly cheap by the time you've added the keyboard and sty...
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Microsoft's Surface 3 has arrived as a cheaper alternative to the Surface Pro 3 , but how does it compare to the Google Nexus 9 which also has a keyboard dock? Find out in our Surface 3 vs Nexus 9 comparison review. The Nexus 9 and Surface 3 are q...
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thunderbaylive.com Updated:
2015-11-21 06:41:19
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Lisa Gade reviews the Microsoft Surface 3. This is Microsoft's more affordable alternative to the Surface Pro line and it runs full Windows 8.1 64 bit on the new Intel Atom X7 Z8700 (Cherry Trail, 4 cores, 4 threads) 1.6 GHz CPU with Turbo Boost to 2.4 GH...
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gadgetshow.channel5.com Updated:
2015-11-21 06:41:19
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The Microsoft Surface 3 is the Redmond giant's latest do-it-all slate that aims to replace both your tablet and your laptop, and while it has arrived a year after the Surface Pro 3, it promises to still fulfil plenty of your productivity needs while still...
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theaustralian.com.au Updated:
2015-11-21 06:41:19
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The Surface Pro 3 was, in our opinion, the perfect tablet-laptop hybrid with the right balance of power and portability. Microsoft is now attempting to recreate the formula at the budget end with the Surface 3.With earlier iterations of Surface plagued by...
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With the 64GB version starting at £419 and the 128GB version reviewed here at £499, it's cheaper than the entry-level Pro 3, and, unlike its predecessors, the Surface 3 runs full 64-bit Windows 8.1 rather than Windows RT, allowing you to download and inst...
It's expensive, but the Surface 3 is superb Windows tablet with a first class display and is great for working on the move...
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What is the Surface 3? In essence, the Surface 3 is a thinner, lighter, smaller and cheaper version of the Surface Pro 3 . It has a 10.8-inch screen and weighs just 887g with the keyboard attached (622g without), but it's less powerful than many of the la...
Great screen, Near all-day battery life, Nice size and weight for a hybrid, One-year Office 365, Versatile and fun to use...
Not as fast as similar price laptops, Essential accessories cost extra...
Microsoft has finally made an affordable hybrid that truly works. It looks and feels great, is fun to use and delivers where it counts...
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Facebook results hit by big spendingApple Watch reviewThe pressure is on as Apple launches TV servicePlease Log in to update your video settingsAdam Turner takes Microsoft's latest Windows tablet on the road.Finally running a full version of Windows 8.1...
Return to videoVideo settingsPlease Log in to update your video settingsVideo will begin in 5 seconds.Don't playPlay nowMore videoRecommendedAnd now the news... from FacebookGoogle launches Project FiFacebook results hit by big spendingApple Watch reviewT...
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Microsoft is a software company at heart, which has seen the Windows operating system maker not always taking like a duck to water when it comes to hardware. From the uncomfortable Microsoft Band, to the flurry of budget Lumia handsets following the acqui...
Solid build quality, the most affordable and sensible Surface yet, small and light as a laptop-replacement, now Surface Pen compatible (sold separately)...
Keyboard is an additional expense, slightly reflective screen, not the most powerful, chunky as a tablet, no infinite position flip-stand...
The Microsoft Surface 3 might not be the biggest or most powerful of the Surface family, but it is the most sensible one to date. Now that might make it sound kind of boring, which isn't really far from the truth. We've always felt that Surface pro...
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The Microsoft Surface 3 is a natural, successful evolution of hybrid laptops that were, with hindsight, failures. Where the original Surface RT and Surface 2 were crammed into a restrictive mould by Windows RT, the Surface 3 runs full Windows 8.1. With t...
Good screen quality, greatbattery life, strong removable keyboard...
Low CPU and storage performance, limited RAM, Fiddly to use on lap...
The Microsoft Surface 3 is comfortably the best of the lower-cost Surface hybrids to date. The sum of improvements made to the hardware, both in the tablet part and the keyboard, and full Windows 8.1's flexibility make it a very workable portable compani...
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With full Windows 8.1 and a lower price than the Pro version, the new Surface 3 could be the laptop / tablet hybrid you've been searching for. Here's our Surface 3 review. See also: best budget laptops you can buy in 2015 Microsoft managed to keep the Su...
Objectively, the Surface 3 is the best compromise between a laptop and tablet. It's a highly portable gadget which can run full Windows programs and it costs less than the Surface Pro 3. It's not exactly cheap by the time you've added the keyboard and sty...
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v3.co.uk Updated:
2015-11-21 06:41:19
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Microsoft's entry into the hardware market was slightly awkward. The firm unveiled its first Surface tablet-come-laptop all the way back in 2011. Many people saw the benefits of the Pro range, but they were less enamoured with the Windows RT models. Ther...
Good selection of ports, great display, reasonable performance, bloatware free...
Type Cover and Surface Pen not included, expensive by Atom tablet standards...
Powered by an Atom Cherry Trail processor and featuring all the enterprise benefits of Windows 8.1, the Surface 3 is a great mobile productivity aid. However, the Type Cover and Surface Pen are not bundled with it, so turning it into a full-on laptop repl...
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techradar.com/au/ Updated:
2015-11-21 06:41:19
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It's hard to believe that it's almost been a year since Microsoft launched the Surface Pro 3. A tough act to follow, it remains one of the best 2-in-1 devices around and sets the bar high for the Surface 3, the newest member of Microsoft's Surface family...
Display, Design, Build quality, Portable...
Keyboard, Storage, Price, Kickstand...
If you want the cheapest and most portable Surface tablet money can buy for lightweight computing tasks, the Surface 3 fits the bill. Power-hungry users should consider the low-end Surface Pro 3 instead...
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Microsoft's Surface 3 has arrived a full year after its own 'Pro' edition attempted -- and to some extent, at least critically, succeeded -- in merging the best of the laptop and the tablet. Lighter, smaller, slower but also much cheaper than its Profess...
Light, highend design, excellent display, brilliant pen performance...
Underpowered, expensive peripherals, Windows 8.1 still not ideal for tablets...
The Surface 3 makes a lot of sense to me... as an individual. I'm a mobile, distracted, internet-obsessed and often disorganised person for whom carrying more than one full-size device isn't really very practical. To have a sleek, light tablet with a gen...
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Microsoft's latest Surface could finally make the Windows 8 tablet more compelling to more people, now that Windows RT has been put to rest. Is this enough to take on the iPad?The sixth Microsoft tablet to take the name “Surface”, the Surface 3 is Microso...
Windows RT is gone (woohoo!); What the Surface and Surface 2 should have been: lightweight Windows 8 powered machines; Lovely screen; Well built; Includes USB 3.0; Charges over microUSB; Decent battery life; Includes WiFi 802.11ac;...
Not a lot of ports, just like the Surface Pro 3; Feels like it should be better priced; Doesn't come with the Surface Pen; Keyboard is optional, and brings the price up by a good $150; No more magnets on the side;...
For too long, we've wanted a not-so-Pro edition of the Surface that made sense. The Pro edition was excellent, don't get us wrong, but you shouldn't have to pay over a grand for that level of hybrid hubris, especially if you didn't want to.And finally, yo...
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Microsoft's Surface line-up has consistently featured ambitious devices that while great, fell short of excellence. The same can be said of the Surface 3, but its easily the most compelling device in Microsoft's two-in-one family to date. Despite being sm...
Great screen and form-factor, Well designed, Surface Pen is fantastic...
Small trackpad is frustrating, Not enough grunt, only 2GB of RAM in base model, Small touch-optimised app ecosystem...
The Surface 3 is a solid two-in-one that makes a better tablet than the Surface Pro 3, but a worse notebook. Fortunately, it's a much better tablet, but only a marginally worse notebook. While the Surface 3 begins at AUD$699, I'd definitely recommended t...
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Microsoft told us that its goal for the Surface 3 tablet is to “get the Surface into more folks' hands”. It reckons it can do this by offering a more affordable product that's still similar in form and function to the Surface Pro 3. How has it achieved th...
Good screen, Kickstand, Built-in ports, Feels good to use...
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Microsoft, once known as mainly a software company, has been busy on the hardware front lately with its Surface tablets and its latest – the Surface 3 – may well be its most popular ever.We've already seen three iterations of the Surface Pro family of pow...
PROS: Well-designed, affordable, running full version of Windows 8.1, free upgrade to Windows 10, free one-year subscription to Office 365...
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It used to be that the baby Surface was a compromise. It used to run crappy software, slower hardware and produce a less than spectacular experience. With the Surface 3, Microsoft has performed a radical about-face.Whereas the Surface Pro 3 was pitched as...
Beautifully designed, Surprisingly powerful, No Windows RT...
Expensive compared to its competition, MicroUSB charging is slow without the provided brick, Poor gaming performance...
The Surface 3 does more than it says on the tin. It never set out to be a productivity-focussed Windows convertible tablet. It was meant to be a consumption tablet first and a laptop if it needed to be. It's a reluctant hero, and like most reluctant hero...
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We compare the all-new, budget, Surface 3 tablet with the exceptional Surface Pro 3 (review here) . Can Microsoft's latest Windows laptop/tablet hybrid offer a good deal for students and home users, as its big brother does for professional Windows users?...
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I'm dancing on the grave of Microsoft's original Surface tablet, and I feel no remorse. It's hard to feel sad — it was a beautifully crafted ten-inch tablet that ran a crippled version of Windows. It was awful. Now it's dead, and I've got a way better tab...
Very capable specs for a tablet PC, Gorgeously designed, MicroUSB charging means no proprietary connector...
Expensive for what it is, Accessories aren't bundled, Bad for games...
Do you have $700 burning a hole in your pocket? Do you ache for a surprisingly capable Windows tablet? Don't buy it. What? Yes, you heard me right. But if you have $850 burning a hole in your pocket…then maybe. Maybe buy it. Let me be clear: The Surface...
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The Surface Pro 3 was great, so what could be wrong with shrinking it down for a cute tablet version? Pretty much nothing, if my initial experience is anything to go by.Gizmodo loves technology. Our product reviews are presented thanks to Dick Smith.It's...
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REVIEW: Microsoft's Surface 3 goes on sale today [MICROSOFT]After a decidedly shaky start, the Surface range from Microsoft is now a serious contender in the tablet market.The US company launched the critically acclaimed Surface Pro 3 last year and now th...
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Microsoft's 12-inch Surface Pro 3 was well received. As a fully featured tablet with digital ink support and with enough power to replace a laptop for work and play the only thing that could make it a miss was the price tag - not a bad one for a full lapt...
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hungrygeeks.ph Updated:
2016-11-20 03:52:25
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As you all know, the Surface Pro 4 and the new Surface Book were announced earlier this week. But before it hits the shelves here in The Philippines, let's take a look first on the previous model if it is still okay to purchase for those who people who do...
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Announced just this April, Microsoft's Surface 3 is another attempt to strike a better balance between a tablet and a laptop at a price category of a typical netbook. Check out our full review of the Microsoft Surface 3 after the break.Not to be confused...
Great design and build quality, Long battery life, Can be charged using a standard powerbank, Good keyboard cover with back-light feature, Very good display quality, Ample amount of ports...
A little under-powered, Low internal storage, Expensive keyboard...
The Surface 3 is not a laptop replacement, that one we are sure of. However, those who have been more attracted to the netbook for its affordability and portability will find the Surface 3 a welcome upgrade or replacement. It matches the performance, batt...
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It's been a dream of mine to have a full-fledged PC without the bulk. Tablets came by and it got pretty close to a portable full-fledged PC – but not there yet. Then comes convertible devices – it's a tablet with a touchscreen, then is able to somehow con...
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Microsoft's latest budget tablet fixes many of the shortcomings of its predecessor.A little while back Microsoft gave us the Surface 2, a hybrid tablet that was mostly overlooked because it ran Windows RT, a rather strange version of Windows created to ru...
Nice size, excellent screen, reasonable performance...
Pricey, the MicroUSB charging port isn't as nice as the magnetic one on the Surface Pro 3...
As a Windows tablet, the Surface 3 is a really nice device – it gives you better battery life than the more power-hungry Surface Pro 3 (which runs on the “full” Intel Core processor) but at the expense of performance.The question is whether it's worth...
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chip.com.my Updated:
2016-11-20 03:52:26
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If you remember a few years ago when the Surface line was launched, there was a second model that was introduced with the Surface Pro. It was called the Surface RT. Right from the get-go the model was not picked up by many consumers as it has limited func...
DualSIM, Better camera quality...
Performance, Uncovered MicroSD slot...
The best Surface to buy right now for medium productivity. It is also the best tablet to showcase Windows's prowess.(previously published in issue May 2015)...
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This is a sponsored review of a loaned product unit from Microsoft Malaysia*Almost a month back, Microsoft Malaysia launched the Surface 3 in Malaysia . The Surface series with the tagline, “a tablet that can replace your laptop” , is indeed a sexy hybri...
Thin and light but still premium build quality, Personalisation options with more colour choices for Type Cover and Surface Pen, Backlit Type Cover keyboard...
Only 3 kickstand position, Inaccurate trackpad on Type Cover, Intel Atom processor – could've tried to fit the newer Intel Core M, in my opinion...
I've mentioned this before in my previous post here, there are a few killer features that I need to highlight about the Surface 3:-Thinner and Lighter – 10.8″ screen + 622 grams, thinnest ever Surface deviceRuns full desktop software – Not crippled by tou...
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Microsoft is far from the ill-fitting suit-wearing office geek it was once perceived as.Apple has even had digs at its lack of style in the past. Where Steve Jobs was painted as some sort of Leonardo da Vinci figure, rightly or wrongly there's seemed some...
Intel Atom CPUs have stepped up, Very good screen, Top-notch build quality, Strong keyboard cover...
Processor has its limits, Screen black level could be better, Small size makes it less flexible, Kickstand simpler and therefore less useful than the Pro's...
With each year, the impact of the Surface tablets' design has lessened. But the actual devices have become far more useful.Last year's Surface Pro 3 was something you could really imagine replacing a full laptop, and while I probably wouldn't say the same...
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As you well know, the Surface 3 has been officially announced and launched in Malaysia.A follow-up to the previous Surface 2 and practically a watered-down version of the Surface Pro 3 , the budding notebook cum tablet's design was considered to be somewh...
It may not be as heavy-duty as the Surface Pro 3 in terms of work and placement, but the new Intel Atom x7's processor definitely makes the Surface 3 more power efficient than the bigger brother of its part, albeit the battery getting a little bit warm wh...
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“A tablet that can replace your laptop” - this is the mantra that Microsoft has used to push its Surface Pro 3 to the masses. Interestingly, the company has used the same motto for its brand new Surface 3 as well which will be available in Malaysia this c...
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It's been an arduous journey for the Microsoft Surface, a tablet-first device that also makes for a pretty good notebook when you flip out its integrated kickstand and snap on a keyboard cover. We liked the very first Surface Pro , though it eventually di...
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I'm dancing on the grave of Microsoft's original Surface tablet, and I feel no remorse. It's hard to feel sad; it was a beautifully crafted ten-inch tablet that ran a crippled version of Windows. It was awful. Now it's dead, and I've got a way better tabl...
The tablet's buttons are in the perfect locations: the Windows key is on the right side, matching the location of Windows 8's “charms” bar, and the power and volume buttons are on the top edge. They're easily accessible when the tablet is being used as a...
I'm not a fan of tablet cameras (seriously, shoot your holiday photos with something better) and the Surface 3's shooter is mediocre at best. Medium-brightness scenes photograph OK, but the sensor just falls flat on bright colours and surfaces. Meh, The...
Do you have £420 burning a hole in your pocket? Do you ache for a surprisingly capable Windows tablet? Don't buy it. What? Yes, you heard me right. But if you have £500 burning a hole in your pocket… then maybe. Maybe buy it.Let me be clear: The Surface 3...
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I love the Surface Laptop. I don't want to give it back. You can't take it from me.The Microsoft Surface Laptop is a $1499 ultraportable laptop that in some ways, is an utterly generic piece of computing hardware. It is the prototypical laptop. But in pl...
The $1499-plus Surface Laptop is the Surface that everyone should buy. It brings all of the goodness of Surface — you're buying a laptop from the guys and girls that make Windows, and that's no insignificant advantage when it comes to things like software...
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Microsoft's Surface laptop combines a fast and simple to use device with excellent battery life all packed up in a stylish thin shell. It's pretty much everything you want from a laptop, but unsurprisingly it comes at a price. Lightweight and extremly th...
Keyboard feels luxurious and comes in three different muted stylish colours, Glass trackpad glides well, has real clicks to indicate the left or right hand buttons have been pressed, and supports multifinger gestures, Comes with Windows 10 S which only le...
Doesn't come with a disc drive, The screen suffers from glare in bright light and fingerprint marks, Expensive...
The Microsoft Surface laptop is a shining example of what makes a good laptop. Fast, simple to use and extremely thin and light, you'll be happy using it at home or out and about. It copes well with every task from gaming to photo editing and we love that...
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Could this be third time lucky? Microsoft have been battling away in the Tablet market which was forged primarily by Apple over five years ago with varied levels of success. This year, they may have hit the nail on the head with the Surface 3 – we've been...
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The Surface 3 is the little brother of the successful Surface Pro 3 and at a smaller, lighter 12” instead of 13” it makes for an even more portable solution. At it's heart the Surface 3 is still very much the 2-1 touchscreen convertible of the SP3, but in...
The weight and portability of Surface 3 shouldn't be understated. During the review period, there were many times when I had the opportunity to throw either the Surface 3 or the Surface Pro 3 it was a tough choice. It was incredibly inviting to take the S...
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Geez Microsoft, slow down on the stunners – I can't keep up. The Surface Laptop is beautiful and I've wanted to get my hands on it since it was first announced and now, I can confirm – it looks great in the flesh too.Kinda allows you to forget the “Surfac...
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Without it, the device is unstable and tends to wobble about when it's placed on the lap. It's This is even with the keyboard attached. The top gripe for the Microsoft SP line. This became the inspiration to develop the new Microsoft Surface Laptop.When M...
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Sign up for our daily newsletter As Microsoft's first genuine rival to the MacBook Air, the Surface Laptop has a lot riding on it. Not only is the company's second notebook looking to take on Apple's recently-refreshed laptops, it's also tasked with laun...
Fantastic keyboard, Excellent design, Speedy...
Screen isn't quite as good as the Surface Pro, Disappointing port allocation, Expensive...
As a first stab at a proper lightweight notebook, the Surface Studio is a capable and accomplished offering. It's held back slightly by the omission of USB-C connectivity and the decision to ship it with Windows 10 S, but it's otherwise an absolutely s...
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gadgetscentral.co.uk Updated:
2019-11-25 16:23:56
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Surface Headphones are Microsoft's high-price, premium noise-cancelling cans aimed squarely at toppling the current kings, Bose and Sony.Headphones seem like an odd choice for the Xbox, Office and Windows maker, but the are being produced by Microsoft's...
The Surface Headphones are good, but not great, and don't not quite matchup to rivals costing the same amount such as the Bose QC35 II or Sony MX1000M3.They are comfortable, but heavier than the rivals. They sound good, but not quite as stellar as the com...
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There is little doubt that the efforts put by Microsoft in hardware design has resulted in the entire PC industry producing better computers. Looking at the Surface Laptop, one could argue that Microsoft has now matched Apple, or even surpassed it in term...
Gorgeous design, Great screen, Very good performance...
No USB-C, Lack of other ports, Last year specs...
Microsoft is gaining a reputation for making solid, attractive and overall desirable premium products to showcase its Windows software, and the Surface Laptop continues in this vein. The thin and light design makes it easy to carry around, while the caref...
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The new 15-inch Microsoft Surface 3 laptop certainly looks the part – it's thin and reasonably light and it's the first time the company has offered a larger display.A bigger screen to us means Microsoft means business.The 13-inch models have done wel...
Sleek design, Excellent 15-inch touchscreen, Decent battery life...
Could use more ports, Rysen processor struggles with high-end applications...
The Microsoft Surface 3 laptop has an impressive design, an excellent 15-inch touchscreen and decent battery life and is perfect for mid-range users who want a decent computing and entertainment experience.Related PostsApple launches 16-inch MacBook Pro w...
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Remember Windows RT? We certainly do, but we don't miss it at all. Microsoft tried to do something different when they first introduced its Surface tablets by reserving the full-blown desktop experience to its Pro line – and the tablet-optimized experien...
Fullblown Windows 10 experience, Near perfectly calibrated screen, $500 cost is pretty agreeable for a tablet running full Windows 10, Fullsize USB port & microSD card slot, Sturdy adjustable kickstand...
Can be sluggish with heavier operations, 64GB variant offers very little free space, Speakers sound flat, Camera performs poorly under low light, Exceptionally long charging time...
Microsoft has done right with the Surface 3, eliminating the sour taste left over from the disappointments and shortcomings of its Windows RT powered Surface tablets. In all fairness, we're not dealing with a tablet here, but instead, it's a tablet on ste...
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Microsoft surprised everyone in 2012 by announcing a tablet designed in house to run the company's brand new Windows RT operating system. It was the first time we had seen Microsoft, a company mostly focused on software products, come out with a fully-fle...
Excellent metal design includes a kickstand and fullsized USB port. Generally good performance from Atom SoC. Type Cover and Surface Pen are great accessories that make the Surface 3 a versatile device. Windows 10 should make this an even better product.
Type Cover is not included and is sold as an expensive (yet musthave) $130 accessory. Not great as a laptop. Battery life is somewhat disappointing.
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Microsoft's third iteration of the Surface Pro was a monumental improvement over the first two incarnations. For many, the third time really was the charm. It was powerful enough to replace most laptops, and versatile enough to serve as two device types w...
Flexible use modes Gorgeous design, Great build quality, Topnotch 1080p display...
Subpar Storage performance, Pricey with extras, Type Cover's cramped trackpad...
Microsoft's Surface 3 is a tough one to judge. For starters, the operating system onboard at the time of this review won't be the one that most buyers see. In a few weeks, Windows 10 will make its debut, sliding right atop Windows 8.1 as a free upgrade. W...
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It's hard not to compare the new Microsoft Surface 3 to it's more expensive and powerful big brother, the Microsoft Surface Pro 3. However, it's more fitting to compare it to previous Microsoft Surface RT devices since it's closer to their price range and...
Microsoft Surface 3 with Surface Pro 3 and iPad AirBuyers with simple needs will love the Microsoft Surface 3. People can find cheaper Windows tablets, but they won't find a better Atom-powered Windows tablet. There's not a two-in-one with this much quali...
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With full Windows 8.1 and a lower price than the Pro version, the new Surface 3 could be the laptop / tablet hybrid you've been searching for. Here's our Surface 3 review.Microsoft managed to keep the Surface 3 launch under wraps, so it was a surprise whe...
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Charging the Surface 3 was a bit of an issue. Microsoft dropped its proprietary charger with the Surface 3 and went for a typical Micro USB port instead, which is great, except that it still requires the device to be plugged directly into a power outlet t...
The Surface 3 is a beautiful device, it takes a lot of what made the Surface Pro 3 great, and offers it at a fraction of the price. Can it replace the iPad as a media consumption tablet? Yes, but just barely. Modern, touch-friendly apps are aplenty, but d...
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It's called a Surface, but everything about it has changed. It has a different size, different design, different chipset, and different operating system than its predecessors.With those changes, the new Microsoft Surface 3 now has more in common with doze...
Worldclass build and design, Fullsized USB and kickstand prove invaluable for productivity, Decent performance, all things considered, Excellent display...
Worldclass build and design, Fullsized USB and kickstand prove invaluable for productivity, Decent performance, all things considered, Excellent display, Base unit's 2GB of RAM low for a device in this class, Win 8.1 and core apps take up too much space...
Although it has a chipset commonly associated with budget tablets and notebooks, the Microsoft Surface 3 is still a premium device that is well worth the $499 base price, even in a market awash in cheaper alternatives...
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The Surface lineup for Microsoft has been extremely interesting to watch. What first launched in October 2012 as the Surface RT has been constantly iterated upon, and of course the Surface Pro line has evolved even faster. Surface Pro 3 has finally provid...
In the Windows space, there is quite a bit of variety in tablets. Some are well under $100, and some go over $1000. In this space, the Surface Pro 3 has done very well, establishing a name for itself with good performance in a small form factor. Microsoft...
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Microsoft's first crack at the market of tablet hybrids didn't go so well. Mostly, it was a misguided and confusing attempt to take on Apple's iPad, which was at the time the only slate that mattered. A few years later, and Microsoft may have finally crac...
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Since the Surface 3 tablet started selling in US this week, at various retailers, it's time to let the advertising hounds loose. Thus, a campaign has started, involving a TV ad, among others. You can watch it below.This is not an emotional ad, but rather...
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PCMark 8 Home: 1677 PCmark 7: 2872 Geekbench 3: 1026, multi-core 3524 wPrime: 33.4 sec.PCMark 8 Benchmark Comparison TableThe Surface 3 is undeniably the best non-Pro Surface model yet--it handily wins that title simply because it runs full Windows 8.1 ra...
Finally, full Windows 8.1 rather than RT so you can run any Windows program on the Surface 3. Really lovely display, cool design...
It's Intel Atom, so it's not nearly as fast as an Intel Core i machine like Surface Pro 3. Kickstand loses the Pro model's infinite positions...
The Surface 3 is undeniably the best non-Pro Surface model yet--it handily wins that title simply because it runs full Windows 8.1 rather than RT. Beyond that, the display is brighter with better color fidelity and it's 0.2" bigger. It works with a pen--...
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With their chamfered magnesium bodies, strong kickstands and versatile keyboard covers, Microsoft's Surface tablets have long impressed us as works of design. However, the first two generations of the Surface presented consumers with two unappealing optio...
Bright, colorful display, Attractive design, Good keyboard feedback, Excellent audio, Totally quiet...
Awkward lap experience, Slow storage, Keyboard not included...
The Microsoft Surface 3 is a versatile tablet and laptop in one, offering an improved keyboard, a vibrant display and strong battery life...
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The Surface 3's selling points can be summed up neatly: This is Microsoft's basic Office machine, a cheaper alternative to the Surface Pro 3. Thanks to the new Surface's Intel Atom chip and real Windows 8.1 (with an upgrade path to Windows 10), it offers...
Intel Atom processor performs better than expected, One year of Office 365 Personal included, Goodbye, Windows RT. Hello, Windows 8.1 (and 10!)...
$499 advertised price is currently just for the tablet, Battery life is actually less than the Surface Pro 3, Limited to Microsoft Office, Web browsing, some basic games and apps...
Think of the Surface 3 as a smaller, cheaper Surface Pro 3, with slightly disappointing battery life but surprisingly good performance...
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"Notebook-Killer" Vol. 3 - After the Surface Pro 3 was released last autumn, Microsoft now also launches the light version called Surface 3. We already have a review unit and will publish our first results...
High-quality chassis, Very good display, Good battery runtimes, Full Windows OS, Silent operation, Performance easily sufficient for daily tasks, Update to Windows 10 included, 1 year Office 365 included...
A bit heavy and thick for a tablet, Complete package with Type Cover comparatively expensive, Use on the lap not really convenient, No maintainability/upgradeability, Bottleneck eMMC storage solution, Very long charging times...
Surface 3 Job done right?We already mentioned that the Microsoft Surface 3 is a convenient package, which does not reveal any serious issues at a first look. Chassis and build quality are on the good level of the predecessor, the Type Cover can actually b...
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Through it all, we've consistently argued two points: Windows RT, which ran on ARM-based processors and hence couldn't run traditional Windows software, was holding back the base Surface slates. And since the company heavily markets the Surface line as co...
No more Windows RT, Thinnest and lightest Surface to date, Attractive screen, Premium look and feel...
Still heavy as a tablet, $499 base model has only 2GB of RAM, 64GB storage, Total with 4GB RAM, keyboard, and stylus is $779...
Microsoft's Surface 3 finally ditches Windows RT, while making other welcome refinements. At $499, it's a fine high-end tablet. But add $130 for the Type Cover and $100 for a reasonable amount of RAM and storage, and the slate becomes a very expensive At...
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It's Monday morning on April 6th and I'm waiting for FedEx to show up with the Surface 3. Like a kid on Christmas morning, I'm pacing the house and running to the front door every time I hear a truck drive by, thinking maybe this will be the one; the magi...
Fantastic Build Quality, Vibrant Display, Inking Experience...
Typing on your lap, Type cover is pricey, Pen not included...
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I'm a fan of Microsoft's Surface Pro 3 , a no-compromise tablet-laptop hybrid. It's the right size, and has the battery life, power and portability for me to get all of my work (and some play) done. I can't say I feel similarly about the new Surface 3 .Th...
Thin and lightweight design, Brilliant screen, Runs all Windows apps...
Intel Atom x7 not up for all tasks, Kickstand only has two positions, Updating experience was horrific...
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Lovely, clean design. Type Cover is a really smart, useful accessory. It runs full Windows! It really can replace both your laptop and your tablet.Still out of many people's price range. Slightly underpowered for real laptop work. Windows still isn't a to...
Lovely, clean design. Type Cover is a really smart, useful accessory. It runs full Windows! It really can replace both your laptop and your tablet...
Still out of many people's price range. Slightly underpowered for real laptop work. Windows still isn't a touchfriendly operating system. Tweener size is too big for tablets and too small for laptops...
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Once again, the third time's the charm for Microsoft's Surface lineup -- for the most part. Last year's Surface Pro 3 was the software giant's most compelling implementation yet of its hybrid laptop/tablet concept. Now we have the Surface 3, the third ent...
The lightest Surface yet, Extremely versatile as both a tablet and laptop, Runs all Windows software, Stylus support is a nice bonus...
Keyboard is another $130, Entry model has only 2GB RAM, Not powerful enough for anything beyond basic computing...
Microsoft's Surface 3 is the purest distillation of its hybrid tablet/laptop concept yet. It packs in a healthy amount of functionality for its $499 price, though be ready to pay another $130 for its keyboard...
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Is the third time the charm for Microsoft's tablet?What is a laptop? What is a tablet? For most people, the answers are obvious. But for Microsoft's Surface line, it's been a bit murky.Microsoft's first attempt, the Surface RT, flopped. So much so that th...
Full version of Windows, 3:2 aspect ratio improves tablet use, Bright and colorful display...
Awkward hardware for laptop use with small trackpad, Performance isn't as good as similarly priced laptops, Weak touch apps for tablet use...
More times than not, the Verge score is based on the average of the subscores below. However, since this is a non-weighted average, we reserve the right to tweak the overall score if we feel it doesn't reflect our overall assessment and price of the produ...
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The Surface 3 is not the third Surface. It's not a successor to the Surface RT released in 2012 or 2013's Surface 2 . Those systems used ARM processors and could not run common-or-garden Windows desktop software.In many ways, these devices exacerbated all...
battery life, First-rate build quality, Small and light, Silent...
Atom is fast enough, but still not really fast...
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Im dancing on the grave of Microsofts original Surface tablet, and I feel no remorse. Its hard to feel sad—it was a beautifully crafted ten-inch tablet that ran a crippled version of Windows. It was awful. Now its dead, and Ive got a way better table...
The tablet's buttons are in the perfect locations—the Windows key is on the right side, matching the location of Windows 8's “charms” bar, and the power and volume buttons are on the top edge. They're easily accessible when the tablet is being used as a “...
I'm not a fan of tablet cameras (seriously, shoot your vacation photos with something better) and the Surface 3's shooter is mediocre at best. Medium-brightness scenes photograph okay, but the sensor just falls flat on bright colors and surfaces. Meh, The...
Do you have $500 burning a hole in your pocket? Do you ache for a surprisingly capable Windows tablet? Don’t buy it. What? Yes, you heard me right. But if you have $600 burning a hole in your pocket… then maybe. Maybe buy it.Let me be clear: The Surface 3...
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The new Surface, not to be confused with the Surface Pro, is one of Microsoft's latest tablets, and despite its low price-point, it's impressively capable. To that effect, Surface 3 replaces the previous generation of watered down RT models, making it Mic...
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It's been a few weeks since we started using Microsoft's Surface 3, and we've been really impressed with its capability. It's not their pro model, but it's far from what we'd call “budget”. For the modest price, you really get a lot of machine. Our previo...
Full Windows 10, Light, Well built, Standard ports, Extremely capable...
Charging takes really long, WiFi speeds were slower than expected, #spon: I'm required to disclose a relationship between our site and Intel. This could include the Intel Corporation providing us w/content, product, access or other forms of payment, Share...
If you're looking for a tablet that can do more, or an affordable laptop alternative, Surface 3 is a great deal. At $500 for the 128GB/4GB RAM model, you're really getting a lot. The Surface screams “compatibility”. Microsoft really did a fine job with th...
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Microsoft Surface 3 is getting closer to being a perfect MacBook Air replacement for casual productivity Photo by Brad MoonRegular readers of GeekDad probably know that I've had a long history of experimenting with tablets and keyboard cases in search of...
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Last year, I had the opportunity to go hands-on with the Microsoft Surface Pro 3, and thought it was an excellent system – offering performance, great battery life, an amazing screen and both tablet and laptop capabilities in a single system. But with pri...
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Microsoft Surface 3 Review: The Surface Pro 4 may be Microsoft's new star player, but if you don't need all that computing power, or your pockets aren't quite as deep, the Microsoft Surface 3 should still offer everything you're after.Despite only existin...
Versatile design, Excellent software compatibility, Attractive screen, Good connectivity...
Type Cover is an essential accessory, Heavy for handheld use, Weak on-screen keyboard...
As we inspected the Surface Pro 4 ahead of the Surface 3, despite the latter launching back in the first half of the year, it's more a case of deciding whether or not the stripped back Surface experience of the 3 is still valid as we move into 2016.It pac...
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Microsoft's first two generations of the Surface 2-in-1 were intriguing enough, but they were also pretty compromised. And though the Surface Pro 3 was a huge leap forward, at nearly US$1,000, it also isn't the cheapest device around. That brings us to Mi...
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I've talked to a number of people on the Surface team over the last few months, and the decision to hinder their beautiful new piece of hardware still boggles the mind. The Surface Laptop is really nice — in fact, it's quite possibly the best piece of har...
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You may have heard news recently that made it sound like you shouldn't buy Microsoft Surface products. While this recommendation came from a reliable source, the ensuing headlines may not tell the full story. That's why we're here to help clarify, so you...
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The back-to-school shopping season is just around the corner, and Microsoft (MSFT) is hoping its new Surface Laptop will be the computer you or your child brings to the classroom.Starting at $999, the Surface Laptop is Microsoft's attempt to fight back ag...
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Tablets running Microsoft Windows are not the cheapest products around, but consumers still spend a lot of money on them because they want to use and experience the environment of Windows, which is one of the smoothest and productive operating systems on...
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The wolf in sheep's clothing? Why is there another review of the Microsoft Surface Laptop i7? Is this just a rebranding of the recently released i5-based Surface Laptop, but with an Intel Core i7-7660U instead of the i5-7200U? So it is faster and more exp...
better graphics performance on account of the Intel Iris Plus Graphics 640, faster Samsung SSD, unique Alcantara texture, outstandingly good speakers, support for Windows Hello, wrist rest remains cool, quiet fan, long battery life...
relatively loud coil whine, difficult-to-open case gets in the way of repairs and upgrades, poor I/O, throttling - also during graphics loads, high premium for the i7...
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For anyone who grew up with Microsoft as the stodgy PC monopoly that wouldn't know “cool” if it was out on a wintry walk in northern Sweden, the past few years have required something of an adjustment. It's no exaggeration to say that Microsoft is today o...
Ingenious control dials, Stylish look and premium feel, Shockingly good wireless performance, Excellent noise canceling...
Some comfort issues, Uncompetitive battery life, Lacking support for AptX, AAC, or LDAC for higher-quality sound, Sound lacks refinement and treble energy...
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Alongside the new Microsoft Surface 3($1,999.11 at Amazon), and its accessories, the Surface Pen and Surface Type Cover keyboard, Microsoft also has the new Surface 3 Docking Station ($199.99). With an easy-to-use docking mechanism and connections for per...
Adds connectivity to the Microsoft Surface 3 tablet, with four USB ports, Gigabit Ethernet, and Mini DisplayPort, Sliding latch mechanism, Magnetic stylus holder, Can be used with Type Cover keyboard...
Pricey, Plastic construction, No angle adjustment, Limited options for monitor and audio connections, Lock slot only secures the dock itself, not the tablet, Speakers or headphones required for audio...
The Microsoft Surface 3 Docking Station lets you connect a monitor and peripherals to your Surface 3 if you want to use the tablet as a primary PC...
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In 2013, the first Microsoft Surface was seen as Redmond's answer to the Apple iPad($199.99 at Amazon), proving that Windows could hold its own against the iPad and a flood of Android tablets. Then the Microsoft Surface Pro 3($259.97 at Amazon) was built...
Lightweight, Full HD display with touch and pen support, New Intel Atom x7 processor offers better performance than other Atom-based competitors, Long battery life in our tests, Better-than-average speakers and webcam, Includes a full version of Windows 8...
Type Cover and Surface Pen sold separately, Atom processor can't compete with Intel Core CPUs, Power connector is loose and bulky, Built-in kickstand offers limited adjustability...
The Surface 3 offers a welcome price break from the pricey Microsoft Surface Pro 3, and it's well built, offers a full version of Windows, and boasts impressive battery life. But in a crowded field, a solid tablet that relies heavily on expensive accessor...
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