The Surface Pro 3 tablet seems to go along well with Microsoft's plan -- having a single device that can function both as a laptop and tablet. Priced at $799, the new tablet features a newly structured hardware and a more enhanced cover. Sadly, the Surface Pro 3 still will not persuade you to become a Windows 8 user due to the lack of app support.

Pros

  • Bigger display screen
  • New and stable Type Cover
  • Longer battery life

Cons

  • Still more expensive than a notebook
  • No Free OneDrive cloud storage
  • Uncomfortable Stylus holder position

Several reasons make the Surface Pro 3 tablet superior to its predecessors. It functions well both as a laptop and a tablet, and the 12-inch display screen is more than adequate for both purposes. The device is lightweight, making it easy to carry, although it is a bit on the heavier side for a tablet's weight at 1.76 pounds. There are fewer apps than a true tablet but the device is productive as a tablet nonetheless because of the big screen and stylus. The total price of $930 can be considered expensive for a tablet, especially when you consider that the starting price of an iPad Air is only $499 and the starting price of an 11-inch MacBook Air is $899. Still, you get a bigger touchscreen and a pen with the Pro 3 introductory price and a superior quality keyboard (the Type Cover costs $130) when compared to the Macbook Air.

Surface Pro 3 Tablet Specs:

  • Display: multi-touch 12-inch clear full HD 2160x1440 resolution
  • Processor: i3, i5 or i7 Intel Core 4th generation/ TPM Chip
  • Storage: 64GB or 128GB (4GB RAM); 256GB or 512GB (8GB RAM)
  • Software: Windows 8.1
  • Cameras: 5.0 mp back; 5.0 mp front
  • Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11ac/802.11 a/b/g/n; Bluetooth 4.0
  • microSD card reader; Full-size USB 3.0; Mini DisplayPort; Headset jack;
  • Cover port
  • Battery: 9 hours
  • Size: 11.5 x7.93x0.36 inches (292.1x201.4x 9.1 mm)
  • Weight: 1.76 pounds or 800 gm
  • Ambient light sensor, gyroscope, accelerometer and magnetometer
  • Features multiple kickstands