The Surface Pro 3 was announced earlier this week and the official specifications sheet was saying that the tablet will be available with the 4th generation Intel Core i3, i5 or i7 processors. Microsoft’s engineers explained though, what are the specifications for the base and top models, separately.
The base model – i3
- i3 – 4020Y processor
- 1.5 GHz, Intel HD4200 graphics
- 4GB memory and 64 GB of storage
- Can drive 2 full HD displays (1920×1200 at 60 Hz)
The i5 model:
- i5 – 4300U processor
- 1.9 GHz and Turbo boost up to 2.9 GHz, HD4400 graphics
- First configuration: 4 GB memory and 128 GB of storage
- Second configuration: 8 GB memory and 256 GB of storage
- Can drive 2 external displays at max 2880×1800 at 60Hz
The i7 model:
- I7-4650U processor
- 1.7 GHz, Turbo up to 3.3 GHz, HD5000 graphics
- Dual-core part, 8 GB of memory, 256/512 GB of storage
- Can drive 2 external displays at max 2880×1800 at 60Hz
All of the models have MicroSD slots for the storage expansion and can be connected to the monitors using a mini-Display Port adapter on the side of the device (HDMI, VGA, and DVI). The tablet runs Windows 8.1 Pro, it has a 5 MP, 1080p HD front and rear cameras, it weighs 1,76 pounds and the battery life was put at 9 hours. Regarding the prices, Microsoft announced that the Surface Pro 3 will start at $799 and it is already available for order, shipping in August:
- Core i3, 4GB RAM, 64GB storage – $799
- Core i5, 4GB RAM, 128GB storage – $999
- Core i5, 8GB RAM, 256GB storage – $1,299
- Core i7, 8GB RAM, 256GB storage – $1,549
- Core i7, 8GB RAM, 512GB storage – $1,949
The keyboard is not included in the price of the tablet, but can be ordered for $130.