The Surface Pro 3 has a body made of magnesium alloy giving a gray matted finish to the back of the device. On October 6, 2015, Microsoft released its successor, the Surface Pro 4 with a bigger screen with a higher resolution and reduced bezels, faster CPU options, a thinner body and improved cooling system. The Surface Pro 3 was launched in 25 additional markets on August 28.

and Canada, with the Intel Core i3 and Intel Core i7 models released on August 1, 2014. The Surface Pro 3 was announced on May 20, 2014, at a New York City event, pre-orders were opened on May 21, 2014, and the first models were released on Jin the U.S.

The Surface Pro 3 (like the preceding Surface Pro and Surface Pro 2), with its 圆4 Intel CPU and Windows 8 OS, is a full-fledged PC that competes against Ultrabooks (particularly those convertible laptops with touchscreens for a tablet functionality, flexible hinges, detachable keyboards, or sliders) and other high-end sub notebooks such as the MacBook Air. The older, original Surface and Surface 2, with their ARM-based processors and Windows RT operating system, are pitched against the iPad and other tablets. Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 4.0, USB 3.0, Mini DisplayPort, 3.5 mm audio socket, Cover port, Charging portīuilt-in rechargeable 42 W⋅h (150 kJ) lithium-ion batteryģ6 W proprietary external power supply with integrated USB charging port On the Surface Pro Type Cover (sold separately) Sold Separately: type cover, mouse, stylus pen 12.0 inches (30 cm) 2160x1440 (216 ppi) eDP ClearType HD screen with 3:2 aspect ratioīuilt in: touchscreen, ambient light sensor, accelerometer, gyroscope, magnetometer

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