Is anybody excited about Microsoft Surface 3 announcement?

iridiumstem on 01/04/2015 - 01:07
Last edited 01/04/2015 - 02:27

From: Windows Central
http://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft-reveals-surface-3-wi…

Well, the information is for US, so I am not sure whether it will be released in Australia (highly likely I assume though), nor the price, but I think it's interesting enough. It's cherry trail Surface, with Windows 8.1.

Microsoft will sell four models of the Surface (USD)

2GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage for $499
4GB of RAM, 128GB of internal storage for $599
2GB of RAM, 64GB of internal storage and LTE support for $599
4GB of RAM, 128GB of internal storage with LTE support for $699.

It will be using Intel Quad-core Atom x7 processor running at 1.6GHz. The tablet is 8.7 mm thick and just 1.37 pounds.
It also has an 8MP rear camera and a 3.5MP front facing camera. The battery life is supposed to last up to 10 hours. Also it is with Windows 8.1 (Not RT)

Also the accessories that are being released along with it include, type cover, dock station and a pen.
http://www.windowscentral.com/surface-3-optional-accessories…

EDIT: Found MS Store Australia page for Surface 3
http://www.microsoft.com/surface/en-au/products/surface-3

Preorder starts from

2GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage for $699 AUD
4GB of RAM, 128GB of internal storage for $839 AUD

No sign of LTE model on the store.

From: Windows Central
http://www.windowscentral.com/5-things-you-need-know-about-s…

The Surface 3 will be sold with a free one-year subscription to Office 365 Personal, a $69.99 value. In addition to access to the full versions of Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and OneNote, it comes with 1TB of OneDrive cloud storage.

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Comments

  • [Deactivated] on 01/04/2015 - 01:16

    If this is x86, I will consider it

    • iridiumstem on 01/04/2015 - 01:18

      It's with Windows 8.1. :)
      It would be like Windows Tablets out there right now with Atom Bay trail CPU (but instead Quad-core Intel Atom™ x7, Cherry Trail)

  • scotty on 01/04/2015 - 01:24
    +2

    RIP Windows RT.

    • iridiumstem on 01/04/2015 - 01:27

      RIP Windows RT. WIntel was too much for you to handle.

      • [Deactivated] on 01/04/2015 - 07:10
        +1

        Windows RunTime actually ran out of time.

        No actual funeral or wake to be held.

        • [Deactivated] on 02/04/2015 - 09:31

          Basis for the neg, person who did?

          RT does stand for Runtime, in case you were unaware…

          and just who is going to actually lament the demise of an operating system with restrictions - with those no longer required/dictated by Microsoft's original processor choice/dodgy Surface marketing strategy?

          Maybe you're just unhappy that you're RT device has been so keenly outpaced by all of the cheap full-Windows tabs coming out of China (and enthusiastically posted as deals on OzBargain)?

  • showzen on 01/04/2015 - 02:15
    +3

    I was excited until I saw the Australian prices. Add the cost of accessories on top of that and it's a lot for not that much power.

    • iridiumstem on 01/04/2015 - 02:17

      Same. I wrote it before going onto MS Australia. I was actually thinking about selling my Tab Pro (3 weeks old) for it.
      Now I am thinking about waiting for a price drop (or a student discount even).

      In terms of CPU, I've heard that it hasn't improve much from Baytrail, so I am slightly put off by that :S

    • [Deactivated] on 01/04/2015 - 03:25
      +2

      About $300 more to get the proper Pro version with an i5 and 12" high res screen. If you are already at that price point, the answer seems pretty obvious.

      • iridiumstem on 01/04/2015 - 03:33

        Yeah, true that. Though be fair, it's just being released, SP3 has an official price tag of AU$979 for i3, 64GB.
        I hope to see some discounts on it, the price is not too unreasonable given that it's the official price at release date IMO.

    • mrmarkau67 on 02/04/2015 - 10:50

      it's a lot for not that much power.

      The Australian dollar is going down, so be prepared to pay more than you are used to.

      But yeah check out the prices for the accessories! Surely anyone who buys this will also want a keyboard. It should be part of the package.

  • Axelstrife on 01/04/2015 - 11:20

    with those prices no bloody way.

  • scrimshaw on 01/04/2015 - 13:15
    +3

    Was excited when I saw the "$499" price tag for the lowest end device.

    Then got erectile dysfunction when I read the starting Aussie price $699.00

    I'd rather spend $950 (After cashback) and get the SP3…

    • PractUser on 04/04/2015 - 17:06

      Where did you find it for $950 (after cashback)? Assuming the i5 with 128gb…

    • search on 07/04/2015 - 12:45

      Yeah, where is that?Cheapest I find is this http://www.compnow.com.au/store/store/tablets/surface/micros…

      • PractUser on 08/04/2015 - 13:20

        Mate the Microsoft website is cheaper than the site you just linked. And if you're a student you get 10% off that.

        • search on 08/04/2015 - 13:29

          Not with the dock and type cover. The MS price comes to at least $80 more even with the student price.

        • PractUser on 08/04/2015 - 14:17

          @search: Oh you're right about that, i didn't pick up on that. But their price for the surface alone is dearer, unfortunately that's what i am after :(

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