At the end of last week, the rumors stated that Microsoft will release as soon as possible o tableta Surface accessible. This was one of those pieces of information that come true in a short time, Microsoft announcing today Surface 3, a cheaper and more compact version of the top model Surface Pro 3. At first glance, Microsoft Surface 3 it seems just a reduced version of the bigger one Surface Pro 3. The tablet offers the usual angular casing made of magnesium alloy and a screen with the same atypical 3:2 aspect ratio. In addition, the accessories are similar, but beyond these already known aspects, Surface 3 it is a different product.
The tablet uses a ecran IPS with a diagonal of 10.8″ and resolution of 1920 x 1280 pixels. Just like Surface Pro 3, Surface 3 it will provide you with a capacitive touch surface that is compatible with a special stylus that offers 256 levels of pressure.
The hardware platform is built around a procesor Intel Atom x7 (former Cherry Trail) that operates at a frequency of 1.6 GHz, this being supported by a battery that promises a 10-hour autonomy. Being about one x86 processor, it is obvious that the Surface 3 will use the operating system Windows 8.1.
Tableta Microsoft Surface 3 it will be offered in four different configurations. The version with 2 GB of RAM memory and 64 GB of internal memory will have a price of 499 dollars, while the model with 4 GB of RAM memory and 128 GB of internal memory will be offered at a price of 599 dollars. In case you want too LTE connectivity, you have to add 100 dollars to the prices of the basic models.
The list of technical specifications also includes two cameras with 8 and 3.5 MP sensors, a wireless interface, a port USB 3.0 standard, a conector Mini Display Port and one slot MicroSD. The tablet is charged using a connector Micro USB, but the universal compatibility claimed by Microsoft could be more limited in reality because the Surface 3 requires a charger with a power of 13W.
The tablet is 8.7 mm thick, weighs 622 grams and includes a stand, which now offers only three orientation positions. The list of accessories includes, at the moment, detachable Type Cover keyboard ($129), a stylus capable of highlighting the pressure-sensitive display ($49) and a docking station with four USB ports and Gigabit Ethernet ($199).
Surface 3 it will be available starting on April 5, local availability being currently unknown.
