Microsoft Surface Pro 3 : Review.

"Surface Pro 3 will replace your laptop."

I can say without apology that the Surface Pro 3 is probably the most beautiful thing Microsoft has ever produced. It’s actually difficult to believe the same company that designed the over-sized VCR that is the Xbox One also created this 0.36-inch-thick wonder of technology. Microsoft is keen to compare it to the 13-inch MacBook Air and it’s not crazy to do so; both are among the best-designed pieces of PC hardware I've used in the last few years.

That’s if you judge it by laptop standards. By tablet standards, it’s a massive machine, with a gigantic 12-inch screen that weighs in at a relatively heavy 1.76 pounds. It’s much lighter than most laptops, but definitely not in the same class as the iPad Air, which weighs only a pound.

The body is made out of magnesium, just like the previous Surface models, with the same angled edges and clean lines that have come to define the Surface lineup. It’s refreshingly clear of logos and other accoutrements, but unfortunately it’s also relatively clear of ports — at least by PC standards. There’s a single USB 3.0 port, Mini DisplayPort, headset jack, and a microSD card slot underneath the hinge. The charging port has been updated, too; it uses a small fin that clicks in with a magnet and is much less likely to get bumped off than before.

Microsoft has developed a new fan by spending a lots of tired hours , to cool its device . This new fan is quite efficient and silent , and most awesome feature is that it also cool the i7 processor , which is a high-end processor till now.

Thin and light are both nice, but the biggest functional change in the Surface Pro 3 comes in a redesigned kickstand. Previous Surfaces locked you into one or two specific angles, which meant that getting comfortable with the tablet on your lap was a hassle. This new Surface uses friction on the hinge to allow you to set it at any angle between 22 degrees and 150 degrees. That means it’s great for desk work, great for drawing, and much better on your lap. The resistance on the kickstand feels very well-tuned, giving just the right amount of firmness as you move it. Though I can’t yet say whether it will get looser over time, the mechanism looks like it’s been engineered to prevent that.

One more upgrade from Microsoft is the display , It’s a 12-inch touchscreen that crams in 2160 x 1440 pixels (The iPad Air, by comparison, is 2048 x 1536. The 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina is 2560 x 1600). Microsoft says that it worked very hard to make the entire display thinner (which helps with pen input), and also endeavored to improve the viewing angles.And , and its the first device with 3:2 aspect ratio

Drawing with the pen feels super accurate and as natural as putting plastic to glass can reasonably be. The aforementioned thin display stack means your digital "ink" is close to the pen tip and responsiveness seemed good. You can also click the "cap" on the pen at any time to launch directly into OneNote (even when the screen is off) to jot down notes. Adobe says a touch and pen-optimized version of Photoshop should be coming soon as well.

The final piece of the Surface Pro 3’s hardware puzzle is the new Type Cover. As before, it features real, backlit physical keys. It still doesn’t feel quite as good as a proper laptop keyboard, but part of that is the plastic, clackety noise it makes when I’m banging away at full tilt.

Microsoft made the trackpad bigger too. It’s much better than before, but it’s still too small and frustrating in the way trackpads often are on Windows machines. I’m constantly mis-clicking or mis-dragging things and never know whether I should be blaming Windows, the hardware, or my fumbling fingers. That the truth surely lies in the middle of those three options doesn’t really make me feel any better.

Conclusion
As per me all the configurations are good enough , but it can't replace a laptop because using a laptop in a sitting condition & using surface pro 3 in that same condition , makes a huge difference . If you want a Laptop cum Tablet which is powerful enough to handle your high performance work then it accommodates with your requirements .

7.8 / 10
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