![]() And it never seems to seat securely when plugged in. One quirk is the new micro USB charging port, unlike the typical micro USB cables you use to charge pretty much every other device, Microsoft includes a cable with an awkward 90-degree plug end, which manages to be bulky despite using one of the smallest connectors available. On the bottom edge of the tablet is a magnetic docking connector for attaching the Surface 3 Type Cover. ![]() All of the ports are found on the right-hand side of the system, though along the top edge you will find physical buttons for power and volume control. Hidden underneath the kickstand is a microSD card slot. The tablet is outfitted with one full-size USB 3.0 port, a mini DisplayPort, a micro USB charging port, and a headset jack. That's a refreshing change from tablets with low-volume, distortion-prone speakers. Dolby audio enhancement further improves the audio output, and when I tested the speakers with a trailer for Terminator: Genisys, the sound was fairly clear and the volume got loud enough to fill the room. This is a pair of front-facing speakers that offer better sound quality and volume than the side- and rear-facing speakers you see on most Windows tablets. If you look closely, you'll see two slits on either side of the display, where the edge-to-edge glass meets the magnesium chassis. Touch capability is a given, but the display also supports the Surface Pen, with a built-in digitizer providing excellent handwriting and drawing capabilities. This shape works better for viewing Web content in landscape orientation, and is far more comfortable to hold in portrait orientation. The screen has a slightly less oblong shape than most tablets, which have a 16:9 aspect ratio. The display is covered in edge-to-edge glass and boasts 1,920-by-1,280 resolution, with full HD quality at a 3:2 aspect ratio. The three positions offer a serviceable range of screen angles, but the lack of fine adjustment diminishes what was one of the best features on the Surface Pro 3. Unlike the fully adjustable kickstand on the 3 Pro, however, the Surface 3 opts for a three-position hinge that is easier to manufacture. Prop it up on a table for laptop-style use, or even on your lap, though the edge of the kickstand still isn't that comfortable when balanced on your knees. The built-in kickstand around back lets you Since 1982, PCMag has tested and rated thousands of products to help you make better buying decisions. ( See how we test everything we review (Opens in a new window).) The Surface 3 measures 10.52 by 7.36 by 0.34 inches (HWD), and weighs 1.4 pounds, making it lighter and easier to tote than its Pro counterpart, and putting it in the same weight-class as the Toshiba Encore 2 Write. The 10.8-inch display is obviously smaller than the 12-inch Surface Pro 3, but it's actually a better size in some ways. In fact, it looks just like the Surface Pro 3, but a bit smaller, with the same magnesium-alloy construction and bare-metal finish. The Surface 3 will look familiar to anyone who has seen another Surface tablet, whether it's in person, or in Microsoft's kaleidoscopic new TV spots. Microsoft's newest tablet, the Surface 3 ($599, 128GB), is an excellent, more-affordable follow-up to the Surface Pro 3, but in a market that's filled with inexpensive Windows tablets-like the Editors' Choice Toshiba Encore 2 Write ( at Amazon UK) (Opens in a new window)-a well-made tablet at a moderately affordable price isn't enough to take the top prize. ![]() Then the Microsoft Surface Pro 3 ( at Amazon UK) (Opens in a new window) was built to prove that a full-featured Windows tablet could replace your laptop without missing a beat. In 2013, the first Microsoft Surface ( at Amazon UK) (Opens in a new window) was seen as Redmond's answer to the Apple iPad ( at Amazon UK) (Opens in a new window), proving that Windows could hold its own against the iPad and a flood of Android tablets. Built-in kickstand offers limited adjustability. ![]() Atom processor can't compete with Intel Core CPUs.Type Cover and Surface Pen sold separately.How to Set Up Two-Factor Authentication.How to Record the Screen on Your Windows PC or Mac.How to Convert YouTube Videos to MP3 Files.How to Save Money on Your Cell Phone Bill.How to Free Up Space on Your iPhone or iPad.How to Block Robotexts and Spam Messages.
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