Sci/Tech Microsoft's Surface Pro 3 is designed to destroy the laptop

Microsoft has unveiled a new Surface Pro 3 device at a press event in New York City today. Like the previous Surface tablets it still includes a kickstand, but Surface chief Panos Panay says it's designed to remove the conflict of buying a laptop or a tablet. The kickstand on the device is multi-stage, and the device is just 9.1mm thick. "This is the tablet than can replace your laptop," claims Panay. Microsoft has moved to a 12-inch screen on the Surface Pro 3 with a 3:2 aspect ratio and HD display, but the new tablet also has thin bezels with a silver and black design. Microsoft is planning to release the Surface Pro 3 tomorrow starting at $799.

Along with the Surface Pro 3 being a lot thinner, it's also a lot lighter than the previous models as it's 800 grams in weight. The weight of the original Surface Pro tablets was a big drawback, and it appears Microsoft has really focused on removing the bulk this time around. Panay used Apple's MacBook Air to compare the popular laptop with the new Surface Pro 3 on stage at Microsoft's event in New York City today, noting the weight benefits and screen resolution improvements. Microsoft has also been working closely with Intel to ensure the Surface Pro 3 includes the latest Core i7 processors. The processor still requires a fan, but Microsoft has refined the chassis on the Surface Pro 3 so you no longer notice the fan ridge the company used on the Surface Pro and Surface Pro 2.

The title is some stupid editorial crap. No tablet will ever replace a laptop, because they all lack a keyboard.

It's all about the interface. If you can invent an interface that's better than a keyboard, then you can destroy the laptop. Until then, Microsoft will need to include the keyboard cover as an option for the Surface tablets.

Darthfett said:

The title is some stupid editorial crap. No tablet will ever replace a laptop, because they all lack a keyboard.

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You can put a keyboard onto it.

Darthfett said:

The title is some stupid editorial crap. No tablet will ever replace a laptop, because they all lack a keyboard.

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One of the points of their presentation was, that it came with an attachable keyboard and kickstand. This is supposed to make it just like a laptop. You either believe that, or not.

Can the Surface OS run programs like 3DS Max or AutoCAD? It isn't a full Windows OS is it?

Varine said:

Can the Surface OS run programs like 3DS Max or AutoCAD? It isn't a full Windows OS is it?

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Yes, if you paid for Pro and not RT.

I don't think it will destroy Laptops! Btw: Do any tablets play DVDs? Hmm

If you have a drive it will.

FireCat said:

I don't think it will destroy Laptops! Btw: Do any tablets play DVDs? Hmm

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Using OTG? You can't. Unless your drive has an external power supply or a Y-Cable.

Well FireCat, you don't really need DVDs anyway ha. And if you still prefer them, a designated DVD player and TV would be better.

Looks neat.

Just hook up a portable dvd drive via usb. You can get these things as cheap as 15€ over here.
Portable blue ray player for 40€ or so.

thewrongvine said:

And if you still prefer them, a designated DVD player and TV would be better.

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Why in the world... would I carry a TV and a DVD player around? I mean, laptops have pretty much everything you need!
Pretty easy to transport. A tablets may be easier, but that's all!

If you want to watch a movie just download it. Who uses DVD's anymore?

Accname said:

If you want to watch a movie just download it. Who uses DVD's anymore?

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Do you only watch movies on laptops Or, whatever. Do you?

I never watch movies on laptops. I watch them on my computer. Illegaly downloaded from the internet.

I think Firecat overtrolled itself and is malfunctioning. It has confused even itself.

NO! Varine I didn't

Accname said:

I never watch movies on laptops. I watch them on my computer. Illegaly downloaded from the internet.

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I know you are a thief ! That's nothing new! But that's not the point, But why do you need a "tablet" if you have an PC/Laptop at home?
You can't even watch old DVDs on it etc..
Hmm, I would be impressed if they could ntegrated dvd/bluray reader etc.. well, if they could make it thin enough!
But still "I wouldn't buy that for a dollar! Ha"

> But still "I wouldn't buy that for a dollar! Ha"
I would if it is.

Gonna love the pressure sensitive pen. Sounds pretty good for graphic works.

I know you are a thief ! That's nothing new! But that's not the point, But why do you need a "tablet" if you have an PC/Laptop at home?

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Because you can't carry PC around? That's pretty much your own response. Haha.

But you can carry a laptop!