Microsoft’s Surface Pro 3 is the tech giant’s best
definition of what a 2-in-1 is, but it maybe a little too expensive for
everybody’s taste (and budget). The company has tried to augment the supply gap
in the past by creating its RT line of tablets. However, due to its
OS-limitations, it didn’t quite meet the expectations of its creators.
Well, it looks like Microsoft is turning a new leaf with the
Surface 3. The company’s newest tablet features a new Intel Atom chip and
unlike its RT predecessors runs on a full version of Windows.
The machine boasts a 10.8-inch display (3:2 aspect ratio), at
least 2GB of RAM and 64GB of on-board storage for the base model. The tablet will
also work with the same types of accessories such as the type cover and Surface
Pen just like in the Pro version.
In terms of ports, the Surface 3 has a micro USB charging
port, a full-size USB port, a microSD card reader and a mini-display port. An
LTE version is also in the works that will support nano SIM cards. As with
other Surface tablets, the Surface 3 will also be equipped with a kickstand,
though it will be a toned down version with only 3 levels of adjustment.
Microsoft is targeting utilitarian consumers such as
students and as such will offer the Surface 3 at a very competitive price of
$499 once it becomes available next month.
