Microsoft Surface Pro 3 12" Tablet PC Core i5 Processor 4GB RAM 128GB SSD Inc. Keyboard - Windows 10 Professional

Our Specialist view of the Microsoft Surface Pro 3 Tablet

The Spec:

The refurbished Microsoft Surface Pro 3 has the following spec: a brilliantly clear 12” ClearType Full HD Plus multi touch display with a 4^th generation Intel Core i5 processor; 4GB RAM and a massive 128GB solid state drive (SSD). Connectivity wise, the Surface Pro 3 offers both WiFi and Bluetooth as well as a full size USB 3.0 port, mini DisplayPort, microSD card reader and 3.5mm headphone jack. The Pro 3 also benefits from a multi-position kickstand and Windows 10 Professional preloaded.

The Good Bits:

It’s a tablet that you could use as a tablet or quite easily as a notebook/ laptop. The 12” screen is actually better than most laptop screens, being a 2160 x 1440 resolution, so it’s razor sharp and clear. The kickstand on the back of the Surface Pro 3 removes the need for a stand and because it can be adjusted to multiple angles it can easily adapt to you being sat at a desk, on the sofa or at the kitchen table. The spec also sets it apart from a normal tablet, as does the type keyboard, which magnetically attaches and provides extra protection for the screen when it’s slide in to a bag.

The Not So Good Bits:

Increasing the available storage isn’t really viable by replacing the existing hard drive because specialist tools are required so the only viable real is to use a MicroSD card. Microsoft make a really good stylus pen, which while we recognise isn’t sold with the tablet, if you do decide to purchase one there isn’t a slot or an magnetic connection to keep the stylus safe when it’s not in use.

The Design:

The Surface Pro 3 marries together all that is good from a tablet and a laptop and blends it all together. What comes out is a beautify designed device that is sleek and modern with clean lines, a nice weight to it reminding you that you are using something of quality and substance and a good select of ports and connectivity.

Suitability:

The bottom line as we see it is that the Surface Pro 3 won’t completely replace the need for a laptop, it does a far better job than most other tablets and would be great for a student.