Microsoft is positioning its new Surface Pro 3 tablet as a laptop replacement device — instead of competing head-to-head with the Apple iPad. However, the Surface Pro 3 naturally invites comparisons to both the MacBook Air and the iPad Air. Plus, Microsoft has had plenty of time to smooth the rough edges from Windows 8 and build a more competitive mobile device… . So what’s great — or overblown — about the Surface Pro 3? And can it really be a laptop replacement?
The Apple-ization of Microsoft's New Surface
Posted by: Chris Maxcer May 22, 2014 07:10 AMMicrosoft is positioning its new Surface Pro 3 tablet as a laptop replacement device — instead of competing head-to-head with the Apple iPad. However, the Surface Pro 3 naturally invites comparisons to both the MacBook Air and the iPad Air. Plus, Microsoft has had plenty of time to smooth the rough edges from Windows 8 and build a more competitive mobile device… . So what’s great — or overblown — about the Surface Pro 3? And can it really be a laptop replacement?