{"id":102573,"date":"2014-05-20T18:49:17","date_gmt":"2014-05-20T16:49:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/?p=102573"},"modified":"2014-05-21T10:10:11","modified_gmt":"2014-05-21T08:10:11","slug":"surface-pro-3-specs-prices","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/gadgets\/102573-surface-pro-3-specs-prices.html","title":{"rendered":"Surface Pro 3 specs, prices"},"content":{"rendered":"

Microsoft<\/a> unveiled the Surface Pro 3<\/a> tablet PC at an event in New York City on Tuesday, 20 May 2014.<\/p>\n

The device is a larger, but lighter than its predecessor, Microsoft said, featuring a 12-inch display running at a resolution of 2160×1440.<\/p>\n

Weighing in at 800g, the device will come in configurations featuring 4th-generation Intel Core i3, i5, and i7 processors.<\/p>\n

As with previous versions of the Surface, Type Covers will be available for the Surface Pro to offer a hardware keyboard.<\/p>\n

Similar to earlier Surface models, the Surface Pro 3 also features kickstand, but its is a continuous multi-position kickstand that lets you set the angle to whatever you want between 0 and 150 degrees.<\/p>\n

Microsoft said that it would go on pre-order in the US from tomorrow (21 May 2014), with hardware available at the following prices:<\/p>\n

\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Surface Pro 3<\/td>\nEstimated retail price (USD)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Intel\u00ae Core\u2122 i3, 64GB and 4GB of RAM<\/td>\n$799<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Intel\u00ae Core\u2122 i5, 128GB and 4GB of RAM<\/td>\n$999<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Intel\u00ae Core\u2122 i5, 256GB and 8GB of RAM<\/td>\n$1,299<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Intel\u00ae Core\u2122 i7, 256GB and 8GB of RAM<\/td>\n$1,549<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Intel\u00ae Core\u2122 i7, 512GB and 8GB of RAM<\/td>\n$1,949<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Surface Pro 3 Accessories<\/td>\nEstimated retail price (USD)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Surface Pro Type Cover<\/td>\n$129.99<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Additional Surface Pen<\/td>\n$49.99<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Additional 36W Power Supply<\/td>\n$79.99<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Additional Pen Loop<\/td>\n$4.99<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Docking Station for Surface Pro 3<\/td>\n$199.99<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Surface Ethernet Adapter<\/td>\n$39.99<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n

Some of the key hardware specifications of the Surface Pro 3 are summarised in the below table:<\/p>\n

\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Specifications<\/td>\nSurface Pro 3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Maker<\/td>\nMicrosoft<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Operating System<\/td>\nWindows 8.1 Pro<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Display<\/td>\n12″ 2160×1440<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Rear camera<\/td>\n5MP<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Front camera<\/td>\n5MP<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Storage, internal<\/td>\n64GB, 128GB, 256GB, 512GB<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Storage, expandable<\/td>\nMicroSD, USB 3.0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
RAM<\/td>\n4GB \/ 8GB<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dimensions<\/td>\n7.93 x 11.5 x 0.36 in
\n(201 x 292 x 9.1mm)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Weight<\/td>\n1.76 lbs (798g)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Chipset<\/td>\nIntel Core i3 \/ i5 \/ i7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Graphics<\/td>\nIntel HD 4400<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n

More gadget news<\/h3>\n

Samsung\u2019s Google Glass competitor coming soon: report<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Xiaomi MiPad low-cost tablet unveiled, takes on iPad Mini<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

New Samsung Galaxy Tabs unveiled soon<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Microsoft cuts Xbox One price, frees Netflix and other apps<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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