Microsoft Surface Pro 3

Get to Work

Save on a refurbished Microsoft Surface Pro 3 with Type Cover and stylus

Adam Oram 1 year ago

Could a Surface Pro 3 replace your laptop?

Get to Work

Save on a refurbished Microsoft Surface Pro 3 with Type Cover and stylus

Adam Oram 2 years ago 4

Could a Surface Pro 3 replace your laptop?

Surface

Staff 2 years ago

It wasn't that long ago that Microsoft making actual PCs was unthinkable, yet here we are with the exceptional Surface lineup. The Surface family is a series of tablets and accessories from Microsoft aimed at highlighting the strengths of Windows. And it just keeps on getting better. The first-generation of Surface devices saw the introduction of the Surface RT and the Surface Pro....

Tweaks Ahoy

Surface Pro 3 updated with system stability and security improvements

Dan Thorp-Lancaster 2 years ago 8

Surface Pro 3 owners are picking up a fresh set of updates, bringing some tweaks to system stability and security.

Hold Your Charge

Surface Pro 3 and 4 pick up new 'Battery Limit' feature

Dan Thorp-Lancaster 2 years ago 8

A new battery limit feature for Surface devices is meant to help devices frequently connected to external power sources maintain their battery integrity.

Incoming

Microsoft releases fresh firmware fixes for Surface Pro 3 and 4

Dan Thorp-Lancaster 2 years ago 16

Surface Pro 3 and Surface Pro 4 are the latest devices to get some firmware fixes from Microsoft, largely focusing on battery stability and security.

Not so Touchy

Surface Pro 4 owners report raft of issues following July firmware update

Dan Thorp-Lancaster 2 years ago 21

The most recent Surface Pro 4 firmware update appears to be causing serious issues for at least some users.

Stay Secure

Surface Pro 3 gets small firmware update focused on device security

Dan Thorp-Lancaster 2 years ago 5

The Surface Pro 3 has picked up its first firmware update in several months, focusing on improving general device security.

Best Accessories

Bluetooth alternatives to Surface Pro Type Cover

Rich Edmonds and Kathy McGraw 2 years ago 26

Here’s our roundup of some awesome third-party keyboards that are compatible with the Surface Pro 4 and latest model.

Redfining the 2-in-1

Tablet or laptop — how does Microsoft want you to think of the Surface Pro?

Jason Ward 2 years ago 56

How did Microsoft evolve the Surface and its marketing from the tablet that can replace your laptop to the most versatile laptop?

Mitigated

New Surface Pro 3 firmware update brings Meltdown and Spectre protections

Dan Thorp-Lancaster 2 years ago 3

The Surface Pro 3 has joined its Surface brethren in getting an update to protect against Meltdown and Spectre.

Playing Defense

Microsoft issuing Surface firmware updates in response to Meltdown, Spectre

Dan Thorp-Lancaster 3 years ago 28

Surface users are in for a special round of updates in response to the recently disclosed Meltdown and Spectre exploits, Microsoft says.

Ruh Roh

Microsoft looking into issues with Surface Pro 3 and latest Insider build

Dan Thorp-Lancaster 3 years ago 19

If you’re having issues with your Surface Pro 3 and the latest Windows Insider build, then hold tight; Microsoft is aware of the problem.

Better late than never

Microsoft outs Surface Pro 3 firmware updates with new Type Cover support

Dan Thorp-Lancaster 3 years ago 3

Microsoft's latest Surface Pro 3 firmware updates include support for the new Surface Pro Type Covers.

Not your average keyboard

Brydge 12.3 turns your Surface Pro into a 'real' laptop ... kind of

Daniel Rubino 3 years ago 34

If you own a Surface Pro 3, 4, or the new Surface Pro 2017, the Brydge 12.3 is an ingenious solution that turns it into a "real" laptop. It's not perfect, but there is a lot to like.

Bump It Up

Small Surface Pro 3 firmware update improves sleep mode battery life

Dan Thorp-Lancaster 3 years ago 21

Microsoft is now rolling out a small firmware update for the Surface Pro 3 that improves battery life while in sleep.

Pro protection

Mozo Folio case for Surface Pro delivers protection and professionalism

Daniel Rubino 3 years ago 27

If you are looking for a lightweight, secure and professional way to protect your Surface Pro 3 or Surface Pro 4, the new Mozo Folio is worth a good look.