In case you haven’t heard, everyone has been speculating at what Microsoft would be announcing at their press event today. Many thought it was going to be a Surface Mini, but today Microsoft threw everyone a curveball. They announced the Microsoft Surface Pro 3. It’s available for preorder today starting at $799. Check out the specs below:
Microsoft Surface Pro 3 Specs:
Display: 12 inch ClearType Full HD (2160 x 1440 resolution)
Cameras: 5 Megapixel rear-facing camera / 5 megapixel front-facing camera
Processor / RAM: i3, i5, i7 Processor / 8 GB RAM
Memory: 64 GB, 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB
Battery: Up to 9 hours of battery life
Connectivity / Ports : USB 3.0 / MicroSD Reader
OS: Windows 8.1
Features: Final Draft, Dolby Enhanced Sound, Surface Pen
Price: $799 and up
Pre-order Surface Pro 3 HERE
Check out some of the top features (from the press release)
Top features and benefits
- Replace your laptop. Surface Pro 3 takes you from tablet to laptop and back with the optional Surface Pro Type Cover and Docking Station for Surface Pro 3. Prop Surface Pro 3 and Surface Pro Type Cover up on your lap to type on the go, flip the cover back and use Surface Pro 3 like a tablet, or draw with Surface Pen. Connect Surface Pro 3 to the docking station to create a powerful desktop rig. It’s the tablet that can replace your laptop.
- Feel the power. With the option of three different 4th-generation Intel® Core™ processor models and packing up to 8 GB of RAM, Surface Pro 3 is a powerhouse providing enterprise-worthy performance, all in a thin and lightweight package.
- Write, draw and create. Surface Pro 3 includes the all-new Surface Pen that is pressure-sensitive and precise, so you can get creative with drawing and note-taking. Surface Pen makes it easy to mark presentations, PDFs and documents just like you would on paper.
- Smile for the camera.Featuring two 1080p HD video cameras, 5MP rear- and front-facing cameras, capturing image stills or video chatting is easy and beautiful.
- All the programs you need. Surface Pro 3 is compatible with virtually all your favorite and critical Windows software, including Microsoft Office.[1] With Windows 8.1 Pro, you can download apps from the Windows Store and use them side by side with Snap View, or load custom line-of-business apps for your workforce.
