Microsoft introduced the Surface 3, an affordable version of the Surface Pro 3 tablet back in March. Here we have the uboxing of the 4GB RAM + 128GB WiFi version of the Surface 3 that costs $599 in the U.S. Check out the video below.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0JOi0H4ffeg
Box Contents
- Microsoft Surface 3 tablet
- 2-pin USB charger (5.2V – 2.2A)
- Micro USB charging cable
- User manual
The Surface 3 has a 10.8-inch HD screen with 3:2 aspect ratio, is powered by a 1.6 Quad-core Intel Atom x7-Z8700 processor (up to 2.4 GHz) and runs on 64-bit Windows 8.1 OS, which is updradable to Windows 10 once available. It is slightly thinner at 8.7mm and lighter at 622g compared to the 12-inch Surface Pro 3. It also comes with LTE variant with built-in nano SIM slot. It has a 8-megapixel rear camera and a 3.5-megapixel front-facing camera. As usual, it has sturdy build quality.
It has built-in kickstand that supports three discrete settings. Microsoft sells a Type Cover in a range of colors separately for $130 and the Docking Station is also available separately. As usual it comes with one-year subscription to Office 365. It has Wi-Fi (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac), Bluetooth 4.0 LE, Full USB 3.0, Mini Display port and Micro USB charging port. Microsoft promises battery life of up to 10 hours of video-playback.