While the Microsoft Surface 3 Pro is technically a tablet, Microsoft claims that it can meet the needs of a regular laptop user. When it was announced, it was compared a lot to the MacBook Air, which we then followed up with a comparison of our own .

I work in computer design and have found that although the touch screen helps give a hands on touch to each work the computer itself confronts problems when rendering a 3D video, made on 3D Max. I would suggest investing in the 7i instead of 5i....

Touch Screen

Overheats with heavier programs

I wish I'd bought one years ago. Excellent performance (as a desktop user, streaming film/music, etc. or if you want to use for programming on the train, etc), light weight and the key board sits at a good angle for typing if you need it.

purchased a month ago and very impressed with versatility, but with reasonable PC power to run all application including photo editing. we purchased with docking unit to use with larger monitor for casual photo editing and drafting as well as home tasks such as shopping and banking.

I would consider it a necessity for anyone who wants to type on their Surface Pro.

This is a great keyboard

As has already been mentioned, it is a little pricey; It should be about $50

I am being rather slow to get to grips with it. I know it will be fabulous but being an 80 year old who has very little time to myself being a full time carer it is taking me more time.

this is the next generation of laptop and means you can do away with your tablet. super fast, responsive to touch with no lag. only disappointment is that the keyboard is not included which at that price you would expect so budget for an additional 100 if you do want this to be a laptop or else it...

Yo get it, it can replace your computer guys. Windows 10 on it is crazy amazing, like it was made for this tablet/computer.

I purchased this for my son. He is an engineering student and said it blows the Apple ipads and Apple laptops out of the water! He is running Windows 10 and said it is easy to use and works great as a tablet or full computer.

The Microsoft Surface line of tablets has been fairly divisive; for every evangelist there are plenty of skeptics who doubt the device can truly replace a laptop. Microsoft is forging on with the fourth iteration regardless, building the Surface Pro 4 ($1,299 as tested) on the strongest points of...

Sharp, vibrant touch display; Full-friction, adjustable kickstand; Improved Surface Pen and Type Cover from the previous iteration; Strong battery life in testing

Pricey; Type Cover sold separately; Still only one USB port