Best Buy has the Microsoft Surface 3 for you to test

Not too long after Microsoft released the Surface 3 Pro, sales of the tablet were said to be low and rumors started spreading about Microsoft putting an end to the Surface line. The company had just pulled the plug on the Surface mini and Microsoft was reportedly backing away from designing the next-gen Surface model.

That was six months ago. Now, the Surface Pro 3 is a success and was named one of Time's top 25 inventions for 2014. With the turnaround, Microsoft decided to green-light the next iteration of the Surface, which was introduced last week. Pre-orders started on March 31st.

The Surface 3 will be launched on May 5th. If you want to check out the new tablet before launch, it can be tested at your nearby Microsoft Store. Or, you just might want to see if the slate is on display at your local Best Buy store. While all Best Buy stores are said have the Surface 3 on display for you to test out, pre-orders must be done online.

The Microsoft Surface 3 is loaded with the full version of Windows 8.1 and will receive Windows 10. Under the hood you will find the quad-core Intel Atom x7 processor. The 10.8-inch display features a resolution of 1920 x 1280 and employs an aspect ratio of 3:2. Back and front-facing cameras weigh in at 8MP and 3.5MP respectively, and battery life is said to be good for 10 hours of portable use. Accessories offered separately include the Type Cover, which turns the Surface 3 into a laptop, and the same digital pen used on the Surface Pro 3.

The Microsoft Surface 3 has a starting price of $499.


source: WindowsCentral