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<\/p>\nThis came without warning. Microsoft introduces Surface 3. In my opinion, it is an entry level tablet that I think Microsoft is positioning it against iPad and Android tablets. It comes with optional built-in LTE (not sure how we can opt for this option though) and is just 622 grams.<\/p>\n
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The tablet does not come with the Pen or the keyboard. You will have to purchase them separately. Microsoft has added more colors to the Pen though. I am thinking that they are positioning this tablet for students and light users.<\/p>\n
I suggest that you compare all the devices (Surface Pro 3, Surface 3) before you decide which is suitable for you.<\/p>\n
It will be available in May but you can pre-order from today.<\/p>\n
Press Release<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Pre-order<\/em><\/a>\u00a0begins April 1 in Singapore<\/em><\/p>\n Singapore\u2014 March 31, 2015 \u2014\u00a0<\/strong>Microsoft Corp. is introducing a new Surface, the Surface 3. Like Surface Pro 3, it\u2019s a tablet that can replace your laptop but is thinner, lighter and even more affordable. Powerful and efficient, Surface 3 is optimised to run full Windows and Office and features long battery life. The ability to run Windows apps and the versatile pen experience1<\/sup>\u00a0\u2014 great for taking notes or marking documents \u2014 make Surface 3 ideal for students, schools and anyone looking for a portable device to get things done. Starting at just a suggested retail price of S$748, Surface 3 packs performance and value into an elegant, lightweight design.<\/p>\n \u201cSurface 3 brings what customers love about Surface Pro 3 to more people, delivering the premium design and productivity of Surface in a more affordable device,\u201d said Ian Tan, Surface Lead for Consumer, Microsoft Singapore. \u201cWe\u2019ve taken everything we learned making Surface Pro 3 and poured that innovation into this newest Surface. It\u2019s beautiful, versatile, powerful and productive, and our customers are going to love what it lets them do.\u201d<\/p>\n Productivity and portability<\/strong><\/p>\n Powered by the new quad-core Intel\u00ae<\/sup>\u00a0Atom\u2122 x7 processor,2<\/sup>\u00a0Surface 3\u00a0is quick and responsive but designed to maximise efficiency with up to 10 hours of video-playback battery life.3<\/sup>\u00a0A range of storage and memory configurations gives people choice in power and capacity. The beautiful 10.8-inch ClearType HD multi-touch display featuring 3:2 aspect ratio, stereo speakers with Dolby\u00ae<\/sup>Audio-enhanced sound, and the elegant and durable magnesium design\u00a0are just a few of the benefits of Surface 3 that customers will recognise from Surface Pro 3.\u00a0The three-position kickstand is ideal for using Surface 3 while working at a desk, sitting on a couch or holding in the palm of a hand as a natural writing surface.<\/p>\n Free upgrade to Windows 10<\/strong><\/p>\n To help people get even more done, Surface 3 ships with full Windows 8.1 and can be upgraded\u00a0to Windows 10 for free when available.4<\/sup>\u00a0They also come complete with a one-year subscription of\u00a0Microsoft Office 365 Personal, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OneNote, plus OneDrive cloud storage5<\/sup>. Full device specs are available\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Built for business<\/strong><\/p>\n And with Surface 3, businesses and schools will now enjoy a broader array of options. Even before its availability, companies such as Prada, BASF and Emirates have committed to purchasing and deploying Surface 3 across their organisations because they see the value Surface 3 can bring to their employees and students.\u00a0\u201cHaving explored multiple platforms, we are confident that the Surface 3 meets the expectations of our experienced and professional flight crew,\u201d said Captain Alan Stealey, Divisional Senior Vice President, Flight Operations, Emirates. \u201cThe device\u2019s innovative design and functionality proves to be the choice for our EFB (Electronic Flight Bag) initiative.\u201d<\/p>\n Surface accessories<\/strong><\/p>\n Surface 3 can be paired with new accessories6<\/sup>: In Singapore, the\u00a0Surface 3 Type Cover<\/strong>\u00a0is available in bright blue, red and black, and features an improved trackpad and responsive keyset for fast, accurate typing, alongside four vibrant\u00a0Surface Pen<\/strong>\u00a0colors \u2014 silver, black, blue and red. The\u00a0Surface 3 Docking Station\u00a0<\/strong>lets people easily connect to an external monitor and all their desktop devices, and Surface 3\u2019s full-size USB 3.0 port, Mini DisplayPort, microSD\u2122 card reader and Micro USB charging port make it compatible with the Surface Pro line of adapters and ready for quick and easy connections to a variety of accessories. Surface accessories specifics can be found\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Pre-order and availability<\/strong><\/p>\n Surface 3 and accessories will be\u00a0available for pre-order<\/a>\u00a0starting April 1 through\u00a0Microsoft Online Store<\/a>. Select retailers includingChallenger<\/a>,\u00a0Harvey Norman<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Newstead<\/a>\u00a0will also begin pre-orders in April. Commercial customers should contact their authorised reseller for pre-order information.<\/p>\n Microsoft Singapore also announced four additional authorised resellers to its Microsoft Devices Programme:\u00a0Innocomm Technologies Pte Ltd<\/a>,\u00a0Insight Technology Solutions Pte Ltd<\/a>,\u00a0JK Technology Pte Ltd<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Jardine OneSolution (2001) Pte Ltd<\/a>.\u00a0 This brings the total number of authorised resellers to seven \u2013 including\u00a0AsiaPac Distribution Pte Ltd<\/a>,\u00a0SoftwareOne Pte Ltd<\/a>, and\u00a0UIC Asian Computer Services Pte Ltd<\/a>.\u00a0In addition to offering Microsoft\u2019s extended warranty and accidental damage, resellers bring a variety of value-added services to the Surface family such as asset tagging, custom imaging, kitting, onsite service and support, device recycling, and data protection.<\/p>\n Starting\u00a0May 5<\/span>\u00a0through those same retailers and resellers, customers can begin purchasing Surface 3, Surface 3 Type Cover, Surface Pen, Surface 3 Docking Station and Surface 3 Screen Protector.<\/p>\n Surface 3 will be available in 25 additional markets at launch, including Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Korea, Luxembourg, Malaysia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, the United Kingdom and the United States.<\/p>\n More information on Surface can be found at\u00a0http:\/\/surface.com\/sg<\/a><\/p>\n Local pricing, availability and promotions<\/p>\n Some information relates to a pre-release product, which may be substantially modified before it is commercially released. 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<\/p>\n1<\/sup>\u00a0Surface Pen sold separately.<\/h6>\n
2<\/sup>\u00a0Intel, Intel Atom and the Intel logo are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the United States and other countries.<\/h6>\n
3\u00a0<\/sup>Testing conducted by Microsoft in March 2015 using 128GB and 64GB units with 4 GB of RAM. Testing consisted of full battery discharge during video playback. All settings were default except Wi-Fi was associated with a network and Auto-Brightness was disabled. Battery life varies significantly with settings, usage and other factors.<\/h6>\n
4<\/sup>\u00a0Free upgrade to Windows 10 for qualified Windows 8.1 devices that upgrade in the first year. More information and additional offer terms available in the coming months.\u00a0See\u00a0http:\/\/windows.microsoft.com\/en-us\/windows-10\/about?ocid=WIN10_0_WOL_Hero_Home_Windows-10_Null_01<\/a>\u00a0for more information.<\/h6>\n
5\u00a0<\/sup>Available on Surface 3 with Windows 8.1 purchased prior to\u00a0Dec. 31, 2015<\/span>.\u00a0While supplies last.\u00a0Office activation required within six months of Windows activation date.<\/h6>\n
6<\/sup>\u00a0Accessories sold separately.<\/h6>\n