{"id":123056,"date":"2015-03-31T17:30:02","date_gmt":"2015-03-31T15:30:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/?p=123056"},"modified":"2015-03-31T17:31:29","modified_gmt":"2015-03-31T15:31:29","slug":"microsoft-surface-3-announced","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/gadgets\/123056-microsoft-surface-3-announced.html","title":{"rendered":"Microsoft Surface 3 announced"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Microsoft has unveiled the\u00a0Surface 3, the latest tablet PC in its Surface range.<\/p>\n<p>The 10.8-inch Surface 3 is powered by a quad-core Intel Atom x7 processor, comes in a range of storage and memory configurations, and promises up to 10 hours of video-playback battery life.<\/p>\n<p>A\u00a0USB 3.0 port, Mini DisplayPort, microSD card reader, Micro USB charging port, headset jack, and a cover port are all standard.<\/p>\n<p>A variant offering LTE mobile data connectivity will also launch after the Wi-Fi only versions launch in May.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\">Free upgrade to Windows 10<\/h3>\n<p>As with other Windows 8.1 devices, Microsoft has promised that the Surface 3 will receive a free upgrade to Windows 10 when it becomes available.<\/p>\n<p>It also comes with a one-year subscription of Microsoft Office 365 Personal, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote, as well as an extra allotment of OneDrive cloud storage.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\">Surface accessories<\/h3>\n<p>A\u00a0number of accessories will be launched for the Surface 3, including a type cover in silver, black, blue, and red.<\/p>\n<p>It will also be possible to get a Surface 3 Docking Station, which lets owners connect an external monitor and all their desktop devices.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\">Pre-order and availability<\/h3>\n<p>The Surface 3 and its new accessories will be available for pre-order starting today through <strong>microsoftstore.com<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Microsoft stores and select partner retailers in the following markets are included in the launch: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Korea, Luxembourg, Malaysia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, the United Kingdom, and the United States.<\/p>\n<p>Wi-Fi only models of the Surface 3 will launch from 5 May, along with the Surface 3 Type Cover, Surface Pen, Surface 3 Docking Station, and Surface 3 Screen Protector, with availability in all 26 markets by 7 May.<\/p>\n<p>The LTE-capable model will start shipping on 26 June 2015.<\/p>\n<p>Pricing in the US (which excludes shipping and taxes) of\u00a0the different models are as follows:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>64GB storage, 2GB RAM, Wi-Fi only: <strong>$499<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>128GB storage, 4GB RAM, Wi-Fi only: <strong>$599<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>64GB storage, 2GB RAM, Wi-Fi + LTE: unannounced<\/li>\n<li>128GB storage, 4GB RAM, Wi-Fi + LTE: unannounced<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 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