Microsoft Surface Pro 3 Tablet / Laptop

Microsoft today announced the 12-inch Surface Pro 3, which is being called both a tablet and a laptop. Whatever you label it, the $800 touch screen device features 9 hours of battery life, 8GB RAM, a 4th-generation Intel Core processor options, click-in keyboards, and a multiposition kickstand that goes from movie mode to working mode and all the way to writing mode. Because it runs Windows 8.1 Pro, people can run the desktop software they rely on, including Microsoft Office, multitask with side-by-side windows, and use it at work. Plus, the included Surface Pen lets you capture your thoughts immediately.

Surface Pro 3 is 30 percent thinner than an 11-inch MacBook Air. Its stunning 12-inch Full HD display and new, continuous kickstand provide the screen real estate and multiple viewing angles people need for work and play. And the new Surface Pen — completely redesigned with form and function in mind — delivers a precise, luxurious drawing and note-taking experience with a single click of the pen.

New Surface accessories like the improved Surface Pro Type Cover will take Surface Pro 3 from tablet to laptop in a snap. The new premium Surface Pen with pressure sensitivity enables a more natural writing experience, while a full-size USB 3.0 port, microSD card reader and Mini DisplayPort allow for quick file transfers and easy connections to a range of peripherals.

Coupled with additional optional accessories, including a new Docking Station for Surface Pro 3 and a Surface Ethernet Adapter, Surface Pro 3 has all the features and capabilities of a complete laptop.

Pricing and Availability
Pre-order start at May 21 at 12:01 a.m. EDT through Microsoftstore.com, Microsoft retail stores and select third-party retailers.

Microsoft Surface Pro 3 will be released June 20, 2014 in the U.S. and Canada in configurations starting at $799. Additional configurations will become available during August, and additional accessories will be available in the next few months.

By the end of August 2014, Surface Pro 3 and select new accessories will become available for purchase in 26 additional markets, including Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Korea, Luxembourg, Malaysia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand and the United Kingdom.