If you're a student or educator, using Microsoft's education discount would reduce the entry level pricing of the Surface Pro 3 to just $649, or $150 less than the current $799 price tag for the Intel Core i3 model. The education discount appears to apply to all Surface Pro 3 models so even if you opt for a more expensive configuration, you can knock off $150 from the build price.
The discount will be ongoing through September 3rd at a Microsoft Store.
Does this $150 promotion entice you to buy a Surface Pro 3 for your studies before you head back to school this fall? Let us know if you decide on going the Surface Pro 3 route with the education discount.
And if you're still unsure if the Surface Pro 3 is the right tablet/laptop hybrid for you, be sure to check out our review.
Thanks, Justin, for the tip.
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Students can buy the Surface Pro 3 for as little as $650
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I also want that.
Am I the only one wondering if this offer is limited in US or it's available globally?
Now that's a student discount!
Not the 50 bucks that apple offers...
Hopefully. I want the i7, 512GB storage, and 8Gb RAM! And i am a student >_< but cant afford one
Do you have a link for this? It still gives me the defualt 10% off, which isn't bad, but I'd rather have $150!! ... where is the $150 deal
Yes!
I want that Wallpaper
In Germany students just get a 10% discount, so only ~80€ on the lower models...
What sort of proof do u need and what type of educator? I am technical trainer, teaching enterprise software to our customers. Does that count?
Tablets were great companions of blackberries few years ago. I don't see myself using one right now having bought a Lumia Phone but I am jealous of people that can still find a reason to buy one of these :)
Would be great price for UK. Conversation price from dollars is £386.46 but actual UK price is £575.00. Just don't complain to me about prices if you live in the U.S. :D
I hope the guy in the picture has baby hands... because otherwise the tablet is HUGE. What I liked about Surface 1 and 2 was that they were small, therefore it was comfortable to carry them around. This one's a monster!
Downlaod bluestack software on your surface pro 3 and run each android apps
I am using it guys go on
Sp 3 rocks
I just want a Surface 3, not the PRO.
As a student at a community college the main reason why I enjoy my Surface RT (yea, I know I need to upgrade) is because of the free office! Are we gonna see a Surface 3 anytime soon?
Around here (Finland) students can get 10% off of both Surface Pro 2 and 3 and all the accessories included. This also includes all the configurations at 10% discount, so not just the i3 version. However, even then the i3 config of Pro 3 still starts at 737€ with the type cover being discounted to 121€.
I'm hoping that once Pro 3 comes available here (end of august), Surface Pro 2 prices go down. Currently MS Store Finland offers a free type cover to SP2 purchases, so the cheapest config of SP2 + Type Cover with that 10% discount could be a sweet deal, especially when I don't really like the color of the SP3 for my needs, while I love the traditional Surface finish. Just not sure if I wanna skip on the engineering marvel that is the SP3.. why on earth did it have to be that color?!
So expensive.
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What if you live in Czech like me? They dont even have the first Surface here.
what about europe?
Yaa, what abt other countries???
And still the Apple iPad is the bst choice for students coz der's more educational material available on apple app store den windows's store.......and still the price isn't dat attracting.
Well you take your iPad, along with your horrid grammar, and go.
Run along now, or you'll be late for English class.
It's $ for £ at the moment. It sucks that I have to pay £650 for something you can get $650 (£400~).
Is there a UK version of the extra offer??
Yes, try Microsoft online. But its only 10%
I should just move to US, convert € to $ and get everything with less price :P currently it's like 650$ = 650€ here, although it's 484€ for example :)
How many people signing up for a one credit class at community college? :)
Lol, then drop it before the first add/drop full refund deadline.... Haha Yeaup
My local CC keeps .edu accounts active for over a year without enrollment
The trade in program at Ms stores works on all types of tablets and pc's and phones. You can use the credit in addition to any discounts or promotions that are being ran. Takes a few minutes to learn the value of what you have.
I think students should be alowed a higher discount. They're the future. The lower end models of the pro 3 sound great with regard to price and discount, but things such as no out of the box keyboard and less storage memory should be considered. That still makes the pro 3 relatively expensive.
I rather buy an ultrabook for that money.
I wish they had such offers in India and MS stores too. Whereas Apple have their stores in India and offer EDU discounts, even Adobe has online stores.
Cry me a river.
I am in the market for a SP3. I went to BB today to try it out. Walked away impressed, but worried because the graduate program I am in requires alot of writing. For those in my situation and have the SP3, how is it with typing lengthy papers? Should I be looking at another ultrabook to replace my aging Folio 14?
You could always just skip the attached one if you're concerned and use a good full-sized o e instead. Most of the "lengthy papers" will be getting typed in one place, not on the go, right? Just leave your "good" keyboard at home and travel with the slate alone to class and the library or what-not.
I have the SP1 and used it to type all my papers in undergrad (psych/creative writing majors) and it was perfect. I plan on getting the 3 when I start grad school this fall.
There is a store that just opened in China.
Not in India. :P
Cry me a river...
Anyone know of any deals for office for the sp3?
NA only, no deal!
Do Microsoft have store in Asia?
No
As little they say lol. We ain't bill gates
With $150 off I think I will get the Surface Pro 3
I'd buy it if I didn't already have the Surface 2
I actually work for Microsoft Retail Stores and the $150 off only applies to the i3 and i5 versions of the Pro 3. If you buy an i7, we'll actually give you 10% off which is actually a much better deal! Hope to see a lot of students take advantage of this, greetings from the Seattle Microsoft Store!! :)
Thanks for the info. I wish we had a Microsoft store nearby. The closest one is like 6 hours away.
I'm teacher, but Chile it's so far away...
Can we have that contest again in which we leave a comment and get a chance to win Surface Pro 3?? Please!!
More than anything else in the world, Ron
I'm graduating in December and I'm gonna miss these kinds of promos more than anything
It would, but I can't dish out that much at a time. I'm planning on best buy's monthly plan on the i7 model :D
What monthly plan? Best Buy credit card?
Sweetness ;)
Have dell venue 11 pro got to try surface pro 3 yesterday and it was amazing! So much thinner and lighter than my dell! Was wonderful in portrait and the pen was like paper! So expensive.... Well going to college next year so maybe surface pro 4 will be out and I can get that (unless I go with redesigned MacBook Air?).
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What camera was used for the lead picture? It looks amazing.
I wish Microsoft launches it in Nepal......here market is plague with Samsung and Micromax's android crap......there isn't a single ads and promo for Windows Phone here........but there is promo for Nokia X and lots of ads of samsung android phones ....still i can see more people with windows phone than it was year before......i wish Microsoft and Nokia promos their windows phone well instead of concentrating in only one or two countries.....they should go with bang in every countries....
No that's still expensive.
Bought the I5 for my brother from preorder and got the normal 10% discount... $150 is a pretty nice discount though for the i3!
Where's the Xbox music update?
I'm sure they're waiting to release update 1 instead.
Nevermind! I found it.
//Everyone? I can't find this deal. I saw the "$150" but it requires Office 365 Home AND it says "laptop" so when I look at the offered devices, SP3 isnt there. Help!
Discount only in the US?
Surface rt is here
I wish Microsoft launches it in India... I swear I will be there first one to buy it!! Whatever maybe the price.... Please Microsoft Launch it in India..... :( #Waiting
If price not the issue, check eBay
Wish it had at least 128GB. :'(
Would definitely buy! Thank you Microsoft!
How painful I bought the first Surface RT for $650 a year ago
Nice
Sighs. I just bought this yesterday.....
If you got it at Microsoft Store, you should go ask for a price adjustment.
K.
649.99 is a great price.
Ya but that's an i3 and just 64gb.
I was already planning on picking up the SP3 before I start grad school in the fall, I guess this just makes my purchasing location decision made. Though I might get that best buy exclusive type cover.
Daniel is a good poster boy for all things Microsoft.
Aren't they able to apply both the 10% discount and the $150 off?
I would love confirmation on this. That would be sweet.
Called and they said one or the other.
Oh well. Can't complain.
That price cut for students makes the great device more affordable but it should be permanent.
Agreed
only us or world wide ??
I don't know about other countries but in Australia there is a 10% discount
Here is the link..!
http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msusa/en_US/pdp/Surface-Pro-3---Stud...
And the Canadian link!
http://www.windowscentral.com/e?link=http%3A%2F%2Fclkde.tradedoubler.com...
Too bad it's not $150 off in Canada as well :(
The US link doesn;t work. It says "
It's not you, it's us.
We're constantly working on ways to improve our site and it looks like we're having a little trouble right now. Give us a few moments and try your link again. Or, feel free to visit our homepage.
"
Guess I'll check it later, or tomorrow.
Thanks anyway.
Yep, I think this is a scam. there is no where I see $150 off a SP3 on MSStore... Frustrating to see this post without a source link. :(
Or, only valid in person at a retail sotre???
Found the *working* link!
http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msusa/en_US/pdp/Docking-Station/prod...
What??? Is this another US only deal?
http://www.windowscentral.com/e?link=http%3A%2F%2Fclkde.tradedoubler.com...
Didn't see this online, so is this a in-store only deal? THX.
No it is not
So good , now where is Xbox music update
WP8.1 Update 1 Developer Preview is coming this week.....may be Xbox music update comes along with it...
Hell to the yea, starting my Masters program this semester. Thus will be a nice buy
Ah congrats to you!
Thanks... Looking forward to it.
Convince me to buy a Surface Pro 3 after selling my original Surface RT for a Macbook? If you can I'll come back. I sometimes miss the integration with my phone but love my Macbooks speed & quality.
Why are you comparing surface rt to a MacBook? Or surface pro 3 to surface rt? Do I need to convince you that a iPad gen1 is better than 2014 MBPR while I'm at it? And which MacBook do you own?
I Don't blame you, MacBook's are infinitely better than the surface rt, however the surface pro series was the only one anyone should of ever considered buying and is leaps and bounds above the MacBook line
MacBook Pro or Macbook Air? I have a Pro. So is the Surface Pro 3 > than a 13 inch Pro?
My friend has a 2012 macpro and my surface can do everything his mac can just in a smaller case with a touch screen, the only the only thing the mac will do faster will be video rendering, just because of that discrete graphics card. But the surface will still do it. It will just take a few minutes longer. Unless of course you love apple software then your screwed. OH WAIT! With some DIY you can get your surface to do run apple software!
Great. I just enrolled in online classes after reading this article and I'm a student.lol
I'm a bit upset. Spent $1280 at best buy a month ago :(
Yeah, but you've had it for a whole month! You can wait forever for a discount or better product to come around, but then you'd never get anything.
Looks to be US only, the deal doesn't appear to show up in Canada.
http://www.windowscentral.com/e?link=http%3A%2F%2Fclkde.tradedoubler.com...
That's only the standard 10% dicscount, not the $150 off.
Better than no discount
Just tired of these US only promotions.
Surprise!
As someone who is going back to school for computer programming..... I just picked up my Surface Pro 3 I7 and got the discount... Love it!
Outside of the US would be welcome
I'm beginning to think that MS doesn't know there is a world beyond the US
Just like google!
Is there?
No market in India! And I rather buy a laptop coz I do gaming also!
Good for you then.
^This
I guess those YouTube vids of surface gaming are fake? Or you just enjoy the bigger heavier laptop rig?
No Australia. Surface pro 3 i3 is for 881 aud preorder for student. Surface pro 2,128 gb is 762aud at local store. I am planing to to get sp2 instead but maybe SP3 gets a price drop after release. So should I wait or buy Sp2? Grrr.. Hard decision.
Is this deal US only, or does it work in Canada?
I believe it does considering I saw the deal at the Canadian Microsoft store before they published this article
Guess its time to sell my extra red 1520 (never put a sim in it, wonder what I could get for it). With the discount, I would only have to pay a few hundred to "up" the model. I have a doctoral dissertation to begin this fall and need to do some interviews for the data (it is a phenomenological study). The size and keyboard sure would help.
I am in a doctoral program also. Do you think the keyboard will be good enough for heavy typing?
You can connect any keyboard to the surface pro 3..
Yeah still alot of money, but definitely tempted much moreee. Hmm sucks it ends Sept 3. I wont have my fall term returns yet$$$
Now I have to sign up for school to get one... Lol!!!
Register a .edu domain?
How?
As little as 650 lmao
Yeah. Still can't afford one. :-(
I paid a little more than $640 (after taxes) for the original Surface 32gb.
So...I can buy one with my high schooler's student ID card and give her my Surface? :-D
You need an .EDU email to verify your student status
Again only for US....
And Canada :3
America! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b8zO_DV09QE
I got my SP3, but it's good news for my friend how's planning to buy one :)
Great deal, especially the entry level one, that's Samsung tablet territory for a device that does way more
I recently tried out note taking in OneNote, whilst recording the audio. This is a key edu use case for lectures.
2 issues..
1. Audio recording is only possible in the desktop OneNote. Not a major problem but annoying
2. I could not find a way to use an external mic, which you need for decent audio pick up. This is possible on the iPad using a mini mic that plugs into the 3.5mm earphone jack and uses the 4 post standard for the in line microphone in earphones.
Most hardware (and all phones) these days ships with 4 post jack sockets.
I found that there is no driver support in Windows for using the in line mic.
Admittedly this was on my Dell VP8, but I suspect the same issue exists on surface. Can anyone confirm?
Using the in line earphone mic would also be very useful for VoIP calling.
It seems like a trivial thing for Microsoft to provide a better audio driver to enable this on tablets, but is the difference between being able to properly capture a lecture or not.
Not at greek market yet, nice promo tho!
Make it permanent
This. Bad timing for a deal deadline considering is right after college tuition deadlines.
From the consumer perspective that's all fine and dandy. From a manufacturer's perspective, not so much. The processor and SSD alone cover around a third to half of the total cost of one tablet (Intel isn't cheap), which is $250 to $450. That doesn't give Microsoft a whole lot of flexibility in pricing if they still want to make a profit.
Here in Germany its permanent in the Microsoft store. It is 10% on all surface models. The i3 model is about 720€ and the i5 899€. The i7 with 512gb is 194€ off :)
Where is the source link? I want to check it out!
http://www.windowscentral.com/e?link=http%3A%2F%2Fclkde.tradedoubler.com...
If you're a parent, don't forget your kids' discount if they're students.
So if I'm in High School I get a discount
If you have a .edu email, yes
do alumni.edu addresses work?
Worked for me at the Microsoft store
Does it end in .edu?
Free keyboard, yes
Is there a link?
Yes. http://www.windowscentral.com/e?link=http%3A%2F%2Fclkde.tradedoubler.com...
Best Buy student deals (have to sign up with a .edu) has $150 off Surface 3s this week too.
Looking at this philosophically aren't we all students for life. I want to qualify for all best discounts everytime and everywhere.
I love my SP3, but also love my MacBook Pro Retina. It's a constant battle on which to give up. First world problems, I guess :(
You know what 99% of the people here would recommend #apple #kick #curb
Only if running OS X. I wouldn't mind any type of MacBook running Windows 8.1. :)
I think I'd still prefer a Surface, but a MacBook running Windows would still be gorgeous.
The build of a Macbook. I would not mind that superb quality running Windows 8.1 + touchscreen. The only way I'd buy an Apple notebook
The Dell XPS 15 is the closest in specs and build to Retina Mac and it passes it in many respects.
^this. I have Dell m3800 a superb machine.
I bought the Dell xps 15 because I couldn't stomach getting a MacBook. The only problem with it is the "coil whine" so the MacBook is better quality overall.
I don't have that and many others either don't have it either. And that's without me getting into the issues the MBRetina Pro has been having. Many angry users, no laptop is without issue
Try the Dell Latitude e7440. Hell of a machine AND a full docking station.
Currently running Yosemite Beta on my MacBook and it's actually pretty nice. I think what I like the most is continuity - it works pretty well across iOS. I just leave my phone laying at random spots around the house, because when a call or text message comes through, it goes to my iPhone and iMessage. It felt like a gimmick at first, but once it started working properly, it's actually handy.
Can't wait until that comes with Threshold!
I run Win 8.1 on MBP retina and can safely say that most true windows laptops in that range run windows way better. At the time I bought that MBP retina, it was the best option to run Windows but Surface Pro line has changed my opinion now and I am waiting for my boss to order me a SP3!
Well, aside from the lack of a touch screen, I wouldn't think a MacBook would have any trouble running Windows. What issues are you encountering? Genuinely curious.
LOL - almost had protein shake spew out of my nose reading that comment - thnx much!
I had both for a 2 month overlap... The SP2-256gb any way... And I have to say, I never needed my retina because my sp2 can do everything I needed it to, and the major selling point for me is OneNote at the office during meetings for written notes. Yes, apple does have a ton more apps than Microsoft, but the apps I used on apple also had been on the windows store. Even at that, I don't use apps that much, because the full functionality of explorer (or chrome and Firefox) lets me access all sites to their fullest potential that apples apps do. Why use a Facebook app when you have the full wesite?
To each his own! Heck, after selling my apple and my laptop, that paid for my SP2 and some! Now I just need to kick my ha but of building gaming and over clocking rigs! Lol!
Yeah I never understood the need for apps on tablets that are meant to replace regular browser sites. Particularly facebook,because I've never seen an app that worked better than the website.
Saw a SP2 ruining OSX, and Windows 8.1. A hackint0sh surface pro for you Apple fan boys. I'm thinking about it for educational purposes...
I really like imovie on mac wish apple would port their programs to windows (other than iTunes)
"ruining" - pretty good Freudian slip there.
They are bringing android to it with surface pro 3
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I'm seriously annoyed by my dec2013 mbp not having a touch screen. If only the surface pro 3 was launched then.
so basically you get a free keyboard :P
Not a bad thing.
And 20$ for...a mouse or something...
I would have been so mad had this not been essentially identical to my 10% off for being a teacher when I got the $1500 model on launch day :)
PLUS you get the best ever made hybrid, surface pro 3. I received my pro 3 i7 256 last Friday and it has been a joy to use. $150 of would have been nice, oh well I have the greatest laptop/desktop/tablet/hybrid money can buy these days and I am extremely happy with it... moms and dads, if you have school going kids...THIS is the machine to buy, office is not even necessary to buy separately because it is free online with a Microsoft account. We have two kids in the house and this is all they can have ;-)
Still would be nice if they included the KB regardless
Beneath the surface is keyboard, you just need it and you should not complain. It is just an extra
You're right lool
That's a good news, but still no market in Indonesia
I wish they had a SP/SP2 trade in promotion.
+1520
There actually is some form of a buyback program Microsoft told me about when I got to heckling them for the fact sp3 was released within the sp2 launch year...i didn't look into it much
I wish there was actually a Microsoft store remotely close to me and not a province over...
Well I just wish that I could get them here in India. :|
They offered me $495 for my 8GB/256GB SP2...um, no thank you lol
You can actually get good responses on EBay and Craigslist (depending on your market and location obviously); that's how I sold my SP1...
As little as 650? Little redefined.
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