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The Most Important Features In Microsoft's New Surface Pro 3

This is the Surface Pro 3. Think of it as a mix between a laptop and a tablet.

The Most Important Features In Microsoft's New Surface Pro 3

It's thinner and lighter than a MacBook Air.

It

It has an optional keyboard cover. You can prop the device up with a kickstand to mimic a laptop form factor.

It has an optional keyboard cover. You can prop the device up with a kickstand to mimic a laptop form factor.

It runs Windows 8, which also has a classic desktop mode for getting work done.

It runs Windows 8, which also has a classic desktop mode for getting work done.

The new keyboard cover attaches to the bottom of the screen with a magnet. It now props up at an angle, which is easier and more natural to type on.

The new keyboard cover attaches to the bottom of the screen with a magnet. It now props up at an angle, which is easier and more natural to type on.

Microsoft says the magnetic strip makes the Surface Pro 3 more stable on your lap, but it's still pretty flimsy.

Microsoft says the magnetic strip makes the Surface Pro 3 more stable on your lap, but it

It also lays flat on the table, like previous Surface models. But it's annoying to type this way.

It also lays flat on the table, like previous Surface models. But it

The kickstand is fully adjustable. This is called "canvas mode" and is good if you want to draw on the tablet with the included pen accessory.

The kickstand is fully adjustable. This is called "canvas mode" and is good if you want to draw on the tablet with the included pen accessory.

Here's the Surface pen. It connects to the tablet via Bluetooth. You can use it to convert handwriting to regular text or make drawings.

Here

The Surface Pro 3 is a full PC, but it's super thin. In fact, it's only slightly thicker than an iPhone 5S.

The Surface Pro 3 is a full PC, but it

There's a USB port and connector for an external monitor.

There

You can also add a MicroSD card for more storage.

You can also add a MicroSD card for more storage.

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