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Release date: | April 11, 2017 |
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Microsoft Surface 3 review
Microsoft Surface 3. Display diagonal: 27.4 cm (10.8"), Display resolution: 1920 x 1080 pixels. Internal storage capacity: 64 GB. Processor frequency: 1.6 GHz, Processor family: Intel Atom®, Processor model: x7-Z8700. Internal memory: 2 GB. Rear camera resolution (numeric): 8 MP, Rear camera type: Single camera, Front camera resolution (numeric): 3.5 MP, Front camera. Top Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac). Card reader integrated. Weight: 622 g. Product colour: Silver
The best of a tablet
Every aspect of Surface 3 has been meticulously crafted – from the strong, light frame with a 3-position Kickstand to the 10.8” high-resolution screen. Surface is elegant and durable enough to take everywhere.Thinnest and lightest Surface ever
The 622g Surface 3 is just the right size to slip under your arm or in your purse and take anywhere.Power through your day
Surface 3 has up to 10 hours of battery life for video playback so you can work, browse, play or watch all day long.Work the way you want
With our signature 3-position Kickstand, Surface 3 lets you binge watch your favourite shows hands-free.Works like a laptop when you need it
Surface 3 is designed to adapt to your needs. With its fast Intel processor, click-in keyboard,1 and one year of Office included, it works like a laptop when you need it.Mighty powerful
Surface 3 has a Quad Core Intel® Atom™ x7 processor, so it’s fast, responsive and won’t slow you down when you’re on the go.Desktop software
Surface 3 runs all your Windows desktop software like Microsoft Office, iTunes2 and Photoshop Essentials.Full-size USB 3.0
We’ve made it easy to connect all of your accessories with a full-size USB 3.0.Runs Windows and Office
Surface 3 runs full Windows, so your favourite desktop software and touch apps from the Windows Store work seamlessly. And it’s an amazing showcase for Office too.Microsoft Surface 3 specs
Display
Native aspect ratio: | 3:2 |
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Touchscreen type: | Capacitive |
Touch technology: | Multi-touch |
LED backlight: | |
Display resolution: | 1920 x 1080 pixels |
Display diagonal: | 27.4 cm (10.8") |
Processor
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Number of execution units: | 16 |
PCI Express configurations: | 2x1,1x2 |
Processor cache type: | L3 |
Processor code: | SR27M |
Processor codename: | Cherry Trail |
Processor lithography: | 14 nm |
Processor operating modes: | 64-bit |
Processor package size: | 17 x 17 mm |
Processor series: | Intel Atom x7 Series |
Scenario Design Power (SDP): | 2 W |
Stepping: | C0 |
Tjunction: | 90 °C |
Processor cache: | 2 MB |
Processor threads: | 4 |
Processor cores: | 4 |
Processor boost frequency: | 2.4 GHz |
Processor frequency: | 1.6 GHz |
Processor model: | x7-Z8700 |
Processor family: | Intel Atom® |
Processor manufacturer: | Intel |
Memory
Memory clock speed: | 1600 MHz |
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Maximum internal memory: | 4 GB |
Internal memory type: | LPDDR3-SDRAM |
Internal memory: | 2 GB |
Storage
Storage media: | SSD |
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Maximum memory card size: | 128 GB |
Compatible memory cards: | MicroSD (TransFlash) |
Card reader integrated: | |
Internal storage capacity: | 64 GB |
Graphics
Graphics adapter: | HD Graphics |
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Graphics adapter family: | Intel |
Audio
Audio system: | Dolby Audio |
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Number of built-in speakers: | 2 |
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Camera
Front camera resolution (numeric): | 3.5 MP |
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Rear camera resolution (numeric): | 8 MP |
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Rear camera type: | Single camera |
Network
Wi-Fi standards: | 802.11a,Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac),802.11b,802.11g,Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
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Top Wi-Fi standard: | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
Bluetooth version: | 4.0 |
Bluetooth: | |
4G standard: | LTE |
Mobile network generation: | 4G |
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Ports & interfaces
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Mini DisplayPorts quantity: | 1 |
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity: | 1 |
Micro-USB 2.0 ports quantity: | 1 |
Design
Device type: | Full-size tablet |
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Product colour: | Silver |
Form factor: | Slate |
Performance
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Software
Platform: | Windows |
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Processor special features
Embedded options available: | |
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Intel 64: | |
Intel Identity Protection Technology version: | 1.00 |
Intel Secure Boot: | |
Intel Secure Boot Technology version: | 1.00 |
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x): | |
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI): | |
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT): | |
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology: | N |
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi): |
Battery
Battery life (max): | 10 h |
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Weight & dimensions
Weight: | 622 g |
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Height: | 187 mm |
Depth: | 8.7 mm |
Width: | 267 mm |
Packaging content
Quick start guide: | |
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Warranty card: | |
AC adapter included: | |
Keyboard included: |
Other features
Processor ARK ID: | 85475 |
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Processor socket: | BGA 1380 |