Microsoft Announces Surface Pro 3 With 12-inch Screen

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At the press event held in NYC, Microsoft announced a device for its Surface range called Surface Pro 3. Surface Pro 3 will run on full Windows 8.1 as opposed to Windows RT. Surface Pro 3 will come with 12-inch screen 2160X14400, 9.1 mm thickness and weighs less than 900Gms.

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At its "small gathering" event in New York City today, Microsoft announced the Surface Pro 3. The device has a 12.0-inch screen with a 2160×1440 resolution, and a 3:2 aspect ratio. Despite the larger size though, it only weighs 800g. Like all Surface devices, it has a multi-position kickstand. It also features a stylus. "We want to build experiences that bring together all the capabilities of our company," Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella said on stage. "Today is a major milestone on that journey. It starts with dreaming the impossible. Can we design a device that combines the best of a...

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To go alongside its new Surface Pro 3 tablet-laptop hybrid, Microsoft has unveiled a new version of its Type Cover. Panos Panay, corporate vice president for Surface Computing at Microsoft, introduced the new typing accessory in a range of different colors, including black, orange, purple, dark blue and light blue. Panay said Microsoft has put "a ton of energy" into the new trackpad in response to overwhelming criticism held against prior iterations. "We did not get any praise for our trackpad," he explained. "I am super clear. I heard it. We heard it. Oh my gosh, did the engineers hear...

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Meet #SurfacePro3, the tablet that can replace your laptop. #SurfacePro3 features a gorgeous 12″ ClearType display with a 2160 x 1440 screen resolution. Try to look away. At only 800 grams, the #SurfacePro3 is heavyweight performance in a featherweight form. With @intel i3, i5, and i7 processors, the #SurfacePro3 is our fastest, most powerful device yet. The multi-position kickstand on #SurfacePro3 is gorgeous and productive at any angle. Type in your comfort zone with the redesigned #SurfacePro3 Type Cover. We’ve completely redesigned the #SurfacePro3’s touch pad. Tap and scroll to your heart’s content. Open @MSOneNote instantly with the Surface Pen on #SurfacePro3. With Dolby sound and a gorgeous 12” display, #SurfacePro 3 is an entertainment powerhouse.

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Microsoft today revealed the new Surface Pro 3 device at the press event in the NYC. Microsoft also announced the pricing and availability details of the device. Check them below, Microsoft Surface Pro 3 will start at $799 for the base model. You can configure various Intel CPUs, storage options and RAM. The Core i7, 8GB RAM and 512 GB SSD model costs $1949. Pre-order for Surface Pro 3 will start tomorrow. Check out the pre-order link here. It is not live yet. The device will start shipping on June 20th in the US and Canada. Availability of the device will be expanded to 26 other countries including Australia, France, Germany, Spain and UK by end of August. Check out the pre-order link here_after few hours.

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Well what do you know? Despite shooting down rumors last week Microsoft has taken the wraps off the new Surface Pro 3 at a press event in New York City today. The new device is faster and thinner than its predecessors, and despite packing a larger 12-inch screen, it’s lighter...





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Along with the announcement about the new Surface Pro 3, Microsoft also announced number of accessories associated with it. It includes all new Surface Pro Type Cover, Surface Pen, Docking Station and Surface Ethernet Adapter. The new Surface Pro Type Cover will go on sale for $129.99 and now includes a double-fold hinge that magnetically locks to the lower bezel to keep the cover steady. When you add Surface Pro Type Cover, it transforms your tablet into a highly versatile laptop. The backlit Surface Pro Type Cover lets you work or play at any hour. One of the thinnest mechanical keyboards available, Surface Pro Type Cover features a QWERTY keyboard, a full row of Function keys (F1–F12), Windows shortcut keys, media controls and an improved touchpad. Flip the cover back, and take Surface Pro 3 from laptop to tablet in an instant. When closed, Surface Pro Type Cover shuts down your display to preserve battery life. Choose from five colors — purple, red, blue, cyan and black[1] — to express...

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Along with the announcement about the new Type Cover for Surface Pro 3, Microsoft also revealed the new premium Surface Pen with pressure sensitivity enables a more natural writing experience. The pen does a lot more than take notes, and Microsoft has worked with some pretty amazing partners to bring this to life in a variety of apps. Artists will love the upcoming release of Photoshop CC_that include powerful touch and gesture controls, amazing pen accuracy and line precision and larger touch targets. It will be on sale for $49.99. Unleash your creativity and productivity with the new Surface Pen. Custom-crafted and cased in aluminum, Surface Pen looks and feels more like a fountain pen than a traditional stylus for a natural writing experience. With 256 levels of pressure sensitivity and Palm Block technology, you can write and draw without worrying about errant doodles on the screen. The erase button turns your pen tip into an eraser, so you can edit notes as you work without interruption. Click once to...

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While their foray into portable computers hasn’t yet taken the world by storm, Microsoft has put quite a bit of work into making the Surface brand something people remember. To address the need […]

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Microsoft took the wraps off of its new, much-rumored Surface Pro 3 at an event in New York City today, and the key takeaway as far as Microsoft is concerned is that this tablet (when paired with the new Type Cover and pen) is designed to replace your laptop. And, for that matter, your tablet. The Surface Pro 3 offers the rumored large 12-inch...

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NEW YORK (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp on Tuesday unveiled a larger but lighter version of its Surface Pro tablet as it ramps up efforts to make an impact on the mobile computing market and counter the popularity of Apple Inc's iPad and MacBook Air laptop.

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Microsoft today announced Surface accessories like the improved Surface Pro Type Cover will take Surface Pro 3 from tablet to laptop in a snap. It comes with much improved touchpad, various colors and will go on sale for $129.99 Work the way you’re used to working with Surface Pro Type Cover. Featuring a double-fold hinge that magnetically locks to the lower bezel to keep the cover steady, you can work just as comfortably on your lap as at your desk. When you add Surface Pro Type Cover, it transforms your tablet into a highly versatile laptop. The backlit Surface Pro Type Cover lets you work or play at any hour. One of the thinnest mechanical keyboards available, Surface Pro Type Cover features a QWERTY keyboard, a full row of Function keys (F1–F12), Windows shortcut keys, media controls and an improved touchpad. Flip the cover back, and take Surface Pro 3 from laptop to tablet in an instant. When closed, Surface Pro Type Cover shuts down your display to preserve battery...

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