You can test the Microsoft Surface 3 before its launch (without any appointment)
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Microsoft yesterday announced the Surface 3, the newest addition to its growing family of tablets, saying it will release it on May 5. Until then, you can already pre-order the slate, and even play with it in Microsoft Stores across the US and Canada. However, according to Windows Central, you can't just walk into a Microsoft Store and get your hands on the Surface 3. Instead, you'll have to call to make an appointment first, likely because the number of Surface 3 units on display is very limited. Update: A Microsoft spokesperson said that you don't really need an appointment, and "everyone" can go into a store to check out the new Surface.
The Surface 3 is the thinnest (8.6 mm) and lightest (622 grams) Microsoft tablet to date. It has a display that's slightly larger than the one of the Surface 2, yet smaller than the screen of the Surface Pro 3: 10.8 inches with 1920 x 1280 pixels. Powered by a quad-core Intel Atom x7-Z8700 processor, the new tablet features stereo speakers with Dolby audio, an 8 MP rear camera, 3.5 MP front-facing camera, and a battery that can provide up to 10 hours of video playback. The Surface 3 runs Windows 8.1, but it will obviously be updated to Windows 10 later this year.
Prices for the Microsoft Surface 3 start at $499 (64 GB of storage space, 2 GB of RAM, Wi-Fi). You can also get a Surface Type Cover ($129.99) to turn it into a laptop, and a Surface Pen ($49.99).
So, who's looking forward to buying a Surface 3?
sources: Windows Central, Rod Trent (Twitter)
So, who's looking forward to buying a Surface 3?
sources: Windows Central, Rod Trent (Twitter)
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