Microsoft’s NEW Surface Pro 3: The specs and prices
Microsoft unveiled the Surface Pro 3 tablet PC at an event in New York City on Tuesday, 20 May 2014.
The device is a larger, but lighter than its predecessor, Microsoft said, featuring a 12-inch display running at a resolution of 2160×1440.
Weighing in at 800g, the device will come in configurations featuring 4th-generation Intel Core i3, i5, and i7 processors.
As with previous versions of the Surface, Type Covers will be available for the Surface Pro to offer a hardware keyboard.
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.
Microsoft said that it would go on pre-order in the US from today (21 May 2014), with hardware available at the following prices:
| Surface Pro 3 | Estimated retail price (USD) |
| Intel® Core™ i3, 64 GB[1] and 4 GB of RAM | $799 |
| Intel® Core™ i5, 128 GB7 and 4 GB of RAM | $999 |
| Intel® Core™ i5, 256 GB7 and 8 GB of RAM | $1,299 |
| Intel® Core™ i7, 256 GB7 and 8 GB of RAM | $1,549 |
| Intel® Core™ i7, 512 GB7 and 8 GB of RAM | $1,949 |
| Surface Pro 3 Accessories | Estimated retail price (USD) |
| Surface Pro Type Cover | $129.99 |
| Additional Surface Pen | $49.99 |
| Additional 36W Power Supply | $79.99 |
| Additional Pen Loop | $4.99 |
| Docking Station for Surface Pro 3 | $199.99 |
| Surface Ethernet Adapter | $39.99 |
Some of the key hardware specifications of the Surface Pro 3 are summarised in the below table:
| Specifications | Surface Pro 3 |
| Maker | Microsoft |
| Operating System | Windows 8.1 Pro |
| Display | 12″ 2160×1440 |
| Rear camera | 5MP |
| Front camera | 5MP |
| Storage, internal | 64GB, 128GB, 256GB, 512GB |
| Storage, expandable | MicroSD, USB 3.0 |
| RAM | 4GB / 8GB |
| Dimensions | 7.93 x 11.5 x 0.36 in (201 x 292 x 9.1mm) |
| Weight | 1.76 lbs (798g) |
| Chipset | Intel Core i3 / i5 / i7 |
| Graphics | Intel HD 4400 |
