Would you choose the new Surface Pro 3

Microsoft introduced the Surface Pro 3, the company's latest attempt to get consumers to buy into its PC-tablet hybrid concept, while the rumored Surface mini may be available in the future. The tool is positioning as Ultrabook and replacement of PC, but pose very little threat to the still-dominant iPad from Apple.

It is noted that 96% of people who own an iPad also own a laptop. That seems why Microsoft struggled to convince consumers that the Surface is the answer to that problem.

The Surface Pro 3 comes with a 12-inch screen -- about an inch and a half bigger than its Surface Pro 2 predecessor -- and it weighs less than the smallest Apple MacBook Air. The Surface Pro 3 is roughly the thickness of the iPad 2 -- though it's 18% thicker than the iPad Air.

SPECIFICATIONS
Size	11.5” x 7.93” x 0.3”(292mm x 201.3mm x 9.1mm)
Weight	1.76lbs(800 grams)
Display	Screen: 12” ClearType Full HD Plus; Resolution: 2160 x 1440; Aspect Ratio: 3:2
Battery Life	Up to 9 hours of web browsing
Storage/RAM	64GB or 128GB storage with 4GB RAM; 256GB or 512GB storage with 8GB RAM
Processor	4th generation Intel® Core™ i3, i5 or i7
Ports	Full-size USB 3.0; microSD™ card reader; Headset jack; Mini DisplayPort; Cover port
Cameras	5.0 megapixel rear-facing camera 5.0 megapixel front-facing camera
Price	Starting at $799.00

The tablet PC also got a price reduction. It will start at $799, cheaper than the $999 price point for the Surface Pro 2.

Microsoft showed off a number of programs designed specifically for the new Surface, including Adobe Photoshop and the Final Draft screenwriting software.

As with previous Surfaces, the device comes with a super-thin keyboard and touchpad mouse, and it works with a stylus pen for freehand note-taking.