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      • 3/info/surface" target="_blank">Surface 3 is a 2-in-1 detachable from the Microsoft 3/info/surface" target="_blank">Surface series, introduced by Microsoft in 2015. Unlike its predecessor, the 3/info/surface" target="_blank">Surface 2, 3/info/surface" target="_blank">Surface 3 utilizes an x86 Intel Atom system-on-chip architecture, or SoC, rather than a processor with ARM architecture such as the Nvidia Tegra that powered the 3/info/surface" target="_blank">Surface 2, and runs standard versions of Windows 8.1 or Windows 10.


      History


      The older, original 3/info/surface" target="_blank">Surface (also known as 3/info/surface" target="_blank">Surface RT) and 3/info/surface" target="_blank">Surface 2, with their ARM-based processors and Windows RT operating system, were designed to compete with the iPad and other tablets. The first 3/info/surface" target="_blank">Surface was criticized for performance issues, which were reduced in the succeeding 3/info/surface" target="_blank">Surface 2. Due to the differing processors, these devices were incompatible with the vast number of Windows programs written for x86-based computers, running only those written and compiled for Windows RT, loaded from Microsoft's application store.
      Released prior to 3/info/surface" target="_blank">Surface 3, the 3/info/surface" target="_blank">Surface Pro 3 – featuring a more powerful Intel Core processor, and running the standard version of Windows 8 – became a profitable product for Microsoft in late 2014. It had a starting price of $799, featuring a larger display, and competed with high-end ultraportable laptops.
      With the introduction of the 3/info/surface" target="_blank">Surface 3, Microsoft aimed to make a product more affordable than the 3/info/surface" target="_blank">Surface Pro 3, at the expense of screen size and performance, while retaining the broad software compatibility.
      The 3/info/surface" target="_blank">Surface Pro 3 was replaced by the 3/info/surface" target="_blank">Surface Pro 4, but the 3/info/surface" target="_blank">Surface 3 was discontinued after a year and a half, with no similar successor. Another year and a half later, the 3/info/surface" target="_blank">Surface Go – with similar characteristics, but improved performance – was introduced, followed by successor models.


      Features




      = Hardware

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      The 3/info/surface" target="_blank">Surface 3 share a similar design to the 3/info/surface" target="_blank">Surface Pro 3 with a body made of magnesium alloy giving a matte gray finish to the back of the device. It features a kickstand that can be set to three different angles: 22, 44, and 60 degrees. The 3/info/surface" target="_blank">Surface 3 does not have a fan, therefore lacking the ventilation holes seen on 3/info/surface" target="_blank">Surface Pro line. The 3/info/surface" target="_blank">Surface 3 weighs 620 grams features a 10.8 inches (27 cm) diagonal multi-touch display with a 3:2 aspect ratio. For a charger 3/info/surface" target="_blank">Surface 3 uses a standard Micro-USB, giving users a wider variety of charging options, including charging the device with a mobile phone charger.
      3/info/surface" target="_blank">Surface 3 has the 14 nm quad-core Intel Atom x7-Z8700 SoC. The Atom x7-Z8700 is able to drive up to three external displays over Mini DisplayPort and support a resolution of up to 4K with a single external display. The 2-in-1's own display has a resolution of 1920x1280. The device ships with either a 64 or 128 GB solid-state drive and 2 or 4 GB of system memory. The device's storage capacity can be increased by installing a microSD memory card of up to 1 TB.


      = Software

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      Unlike its predecessors, the 3/info/surface" target="_blank">Surface 3 is the first device in the non-Pro line to feature the full Windows desktop OS as opposed to Windows RT. This therefore puts the device into the category of 2-in-1 PC, which cannot be said for its predecessors, the original 3/info/surface" target="_blank">Surface and 3/info/surface" target="_blank">Surface 2, due to their use of ARM processors.
      3/info/surface" target="_blank">Surface 3s purchased before 29 July 2015 come with Windows 8.1 but were upgradeable to Windows 10 for free. After the Windows 10 release, consumer models of the 3/info/surface" target="_blank">Surface 3 shipped with Windows 10 Home, unlike the devices of the 3/info/surface" target="_blank">Surface Pro line, which shipped with Windows 10 Pro. Business models of the 3/info/surface" target="_blank">Surface 3 shipped with Windows 10 Pro.


      = Accessories

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      The 3/info/surface" target="_blank">Surface 3, as with its predecessors and 3/info/surface" target="_blank">Surface devices of a Pro line, features an optional Type Cover accessory—an attachable keyboard, which is also a protective cover for the screen, with an announced price of 129 USD.
      The 3/info/surface" target="_blank">Surface 3 is the first non-Pro 3/info/surface" target="_blank">Surface to support the 3/info/surface" target="_blank">Surface Pen. Unlike 3/info/surface" target="_blank">Surface Pro 3, however, it is not included with purchase, but is available for purchase separately.
      Various aftermarket USB or Bluetooth peripheral devices, such as keyboards and mice can be connected to the 3/info/surface" target="_blank">Surface 3.


      Configurations




      Reception


      3/info/surface" target="_blank">Surface 3 received generally positive reviews from computer critics. They praised Microsoft's shift from ARM architecture toward x86, and therefore from Windows RT to a regular Windows OS. Most noted a well designed chassis and accessories produced of quality materials, and overall premium feeling of use. While less powerful, the 3/info/surface" target="_blank">Surface 3 was a lighter and cheaper alternative to the 3/info/surface" target="_blank">Surface Pro 3. More importantly, the 3/info/surface" target="_blank">Surface 3 could compete at the high-end of Android and iPad tablets, with the advantage of being a device running a full desktop OS instead of a mobile OS for a similar price. Reviewers also note that 37 GB of the total storage space in the low-end 3/info/surface" target="_blank">Surface 3 is available to the user, while its close competitor, the low-end iPad Air 2, has only 12.5 GB of user-available storage space for the same price.
      The most common downsides are relatively low battery life, slower performance compared to devices with Intel Core processors and a high price since accessories like 3/info/surface" target="_blank">Surface Pen and Type Cover are not included.


      Timeline




      References




      External links


      Official website

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