While rumors suggest that the Surface Pro 4 has been pushed back due to delays in the production of next generation Intel chips, the new Surface Pro 3 brings with it a faster processor of the top end version, 8GB of RAM for the same price as the older Core i5 version. Complete specifications listed below:
Microsoft Surface Pro 3 specs –
- Dimensions: 7.93 in x 11.5 in x 0.36 in
- Weight: 1.76 lbs
- Storage: 128 GB
- Display Screen: 12-inch ClearType Full HD Plus display, Resolution: 2160 x 1440, Aspect Ratio: 3:2
- Pen features 256 levels of pressure sensitivity
- CPU : 4th Gen Core i7 processor
- 8 GB of RAM — dual-channel LPDDR3
- TPM 2.0 (Trusted Platform Module — for BitLocker encryption)
- Wireless Wireless: Wi-Fi 802.11ac/802.11 a/b/g/n
- Bluetooth 4.0 low energy technology
- Battery – Up to nine hours of Web-browsing battery life
- Cameras and A/V 5MP and 1080p HD front- and rear-facing cameras
- Built-in front- and rear-facing microphones
- Stereo speakers with Dolby® Audio-enhanced sound
- Ports – Full-size USB 3.0, microSD card reader, Headset jack, Mini DisplayPort, Cover port, Charging port
- Sensors – Ambient light sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Magnetometer
- Power supply 36W power supply (including 5W USB for accessory charging)
- Price : $1,299
Microsoft is also introducing new LTE compatible Surface Pro 3 variants in Germany and UK. With year old specifications, there is reason to believe that the new SKU might be a move to get rid of inventories while readying up the next gen tablet for launch. Whatever the reason may be, the new Surface Pro 3 SKU with a Core i7 processor and 128GB of storage is quite a good deal at $1299.