"Early last week, Microsoft unveiled the third iteration of its Surface Pro tablet, the aptly named Surface Pro 3. Unlike previous revisions to the product, the new Surface Pro 3 can be considered a major overhaul. Not only does the new device feature more powerful internal components and offer a handful of new features, but its form factor is a complete departure from the previous version, thanks to its screen’s 3:2 aspect ratio. The Surface Pro 3 does leverage many of the same industrial design queues as its older siblings, so there’s no mistaking it for anything but a Microsoft Surface. However, the similarities end there.
They say the “third time’s a charm”, and based on the Surface Pro 3’s specifications and our initial impressions, that would seem to be the case. The Surface Pro 3 has a faster processor, higher resolutions screen, fast solid state storage, and it’s thinner and lighter than the previous-gen too. The sum total of a device’s specifications and a few whiz-bang features don’t always equate to a good product, though. User experience, real world performance and build quality all make a difference. And so do a slew of other aspects and intangibles that aren’t necessarily reflected in a few numbers or specs. So strap in and come along for the ride as we attempt to find out if the third time really is a charm or if Microsoft’s third swing is a home run, base hit or brutal strikeout."
