Best Windows computer I have ever owned! I have always needed a portable computer. My first "luggable" PC weighted 26lbs! Scary trying to put it in the overhead bins on a plane. (Scared more than one person sitting under the bin!) Circa 1984. Finally I have a full blown PC that I can hold in one hand! I spent 26 years as a PC person, but then Vista came out and after 2 years of screaming at the startup and shut down. I switched to Mac OS X. And I would never have purchased another Windows PC. But the Surface Pro 3 came out and wow the full blown PC that I can carry under my arm, I suddenly was more open to the idea of a Windows computer. Apple decided that no one needs an laptop/tablet like the Surface Pro 3, So when I needed a PC for a specific program, I got the Surface Pro 3 and I can't be happier. I do run Windows 7 in a Fusion virtual window, but a couple of programs I need to use were not happy. Yes I could have boot camped, but my MacBook Pro was 3+ years old and it gave me a reason to buy another computer. So I use both my MacBook Pro and my Surface Pro 3. I love OS X but you just can't get a Mac Pad. (Think about that Apple)
As far as the details of why I love the Surface Pro 3. First and foremost is that it is a full blown computer in the form of a tablet. That alone gets the 5 stars. Now add the keyboard/cover that has a reasonable tactical feedback, it's ergonomic tilt, fast secure attachment, plus it makes a good cover for the screen. The adjustable kick stand, full size USB port, mini-display port, and microSD that adds to the disk capacity make it hard to beat. The last element of the display resolution is a nice bonus.
I use the Surface Pro to run the 2016 Windows version of AutoCAD, 2016 Windows version of Maya, 2016 version of 3ds Max, and to top that list off I use Blender. So if you know anything about 3D software, you know that they are high end graphics programs. I Run AutoCAD 2015 for OS X, and Blender on my MacBook Pro and both computers run about equally. When I'm doing serious creation work I attach a 23" monitor or my 55" HDTV, and use the Surfaces screen as the second screen.
I have literally had over a dozen PCs and two Mac's and I can say that the Surface Pro 3 is the best computer I have ever owned. The Surface Pro 4 is out and I don't hesitate to say "Buy one" you won't regret it!
| Standing screen display size | 12 Inches |
|---|---|
| Screen Resolution | 2160 x 1440 pixels |
| Max Screen Resolution | 1920 x 1080 |
| Processor | 1.9 GHz core_i5 |
| RAM | 8 GB DDR4 |
| Hard Drive | 256 GB |
| Graphics Coprocessor | Intel HD Graphics 4400 |
| Chipset Brand | Intel |
| Card Description | Integrated |
| Graphics Card Ram Size | 8 GB |
