Microsoft announced a new member of the Surface family today at their New York Surface event today. #SurfacePro3
What is it?
The Surface Pro 3 is the new version of the popular Windows 8 tablet line. It takes everything that the Surface Pro 2 was and improves on it to the 5th power.
Product Description
"Meet Surface
Pro 3, the tablet that can replace your laptop. Wrapped in magnesium and loaded
with a 12-inch ClearType Full HD display, 4th-generation Intel® Core™ processor and up to 8 GB of RAM in a
sleek frame — just 0.36 inches thin and 1.76 pounds — with up to nine hours of Web-browsing
battery life, Surface Pro 3 has all the power, performance and mobility of a
laptop in an incredibly lightweight, versatile form.
The
thinnest and lightest member of the Surface Pro family, Surface Pro 3 features
a large and beautiful 2160x1440 2K color-calibrated screen and 3:2 aspect ratio
with multitouch input, so you can swipe, pinch and drag whenever you need. The
improved optional Surface Pro Type Cover and more adjustable, continuous kickstand
will transform your device experience from tablet to laptop in a snap. Surface
Pro Type Cover features a double-fold hinge enabling you to magnetically lock
it to the display’s lower bezel, keeping everything steady so you can work just
as comfortably on your lap as you do at your desk. With
a full-size USB 3.0 port, microSD card reader and Mini DisplayPort, you can quickly
transfer files and easily connect peripherals like external displays. And with
the optional Surface Ethernet Adapter, you can instantly connect your Surface
to a wired Ethernet network with transfer rates of up to 1 Gbps.
The custom
Surface Pen, crafted with a solid, polished aluminum finish, was designed to look
and feel like an actual fountain pen to give you a natural writing experience.
Use Surface Pen to organically mark presentations, sign documents or create art
in apps like Fresh Paint. A click of Surface Pen opens OneNote, so you can
capture your thoughts instantaneously — and your work is automatically saved. Double-click
the back of Surface Pen to instantly capture a screenshot of whatever’s on your
screen. And with our sophisticated Palm Block technology, you can rest your hand as you
write without unintended inputs and marks.
When
it’s time to have some fun, Surface Pro 3’s bright 12-inch ClearType Full HD display,
Dolby® Audio-enhanced sound and doubled Wi-Fi speeds are up to the task. Prop
up your Surface via its continuous kickstand for your perfect viewing angle,
and enjoy Surface Pro 3’s front-facing speakers, now 45 percent louder for an
even better audio experience. Need to quickly capture a photo or video chat
with your friends? Surface Pro 3 now features two 5MP cameras capable of
capturing 1080p HD video, so capturing stills or video has never been
easier.
With Windows 8.1 Pro,
Surface Pro 3 is capable of running all your Windows software, including
Microsoft Office and Windows Store apps, including custom line-of-business apps
for enterprises and business owners. Starting at just $799 ERP,
Surface Pro 3 is available with an Intel® Core™ i3,
i5 or i7 processor with up to 512 GB of storage and up to 8 GB of RAM."
My Thoughts
I am so happy to see that the surface line of products isn't going to the wayside. While i haven't personally owned one myself I think the Window 8 platform was built for this. Like previous versions of the Surface, it is a bit pricy. It starts at $799 for a Core i3 model. The ideal version for me will run about $1549 (Core i7, 256GB, 8 GB of RAM) and if you add the Type cover for $129.99 the total comes up to around $1678.99 before tax. This price is a bit pricy but for what you get in usability and performance its worth it (It will replace your tablet and your Laptop, Maybe even you Desktop...).
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