Microsoft Surface Pro 3 Tablet with 12.0-inch Display Unveiled; Specification, Availability Details

American technology giant, Microsoft Corp. has unveiled a new tablet dubbed Surface Pro 3 in New York City.

"Surface Pro 3 is the tablet that can replace your laptop — packing all the performance of a fully powered laptop into a thin, light and beautifully designed device. You'll love being able to carry a single device for your next class, workday or weekend getaway knowing you have all the power you need." said Panos Panay, corporate vice president, Microsoft Surface

The newly introduced 12.0-inch Microsoft tablet marketed as an alternative to bulky laptop PCs boasts Magnesium based body with just 9.14 mm thickness and weighs less than 800 g.

Like laptops, Surface Pro 3 comes with custom configuration options. Consumer can choose between fourth generation Intel processor- Core i3, i5, and i7 with combination of 4GB/8GB RAM (dual-channel LPDDR3) and 64GB/128GB/256GB/512GB inbuilt storage options.

Other standard specifications include Windows v8.1 Pro OS, 5.0-megapixel (front and rear-side) with full HD video recording ability, a battery which can provide power for browsing the web for close to 9 hours, a stylus, Bluetooth V4.0 (LE) and Dolby Audio system. 

The tablet will also boast of inbuilt kick-stand on the back to align device on table and watch movies. While the device will also have a docking-station, detachable key-board and multiple-colored covers, these accessories will have to be bought separately. 

The company has confirmed that the new Surface Pro 3 will hit stores initially in Canada and USA in June with prices ranging between $799 and $1949 and later to 26 other global markets (select European and South Asian and Pacific regions) in late August. 

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