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Microsoft Surface 3

Microsoft Surface 3 is the third generation of Microsoft Surface series, released by Microsoft on May 5, 2015. Surface 3 features the same beautiful design and premium materials as Surface Pro 3 with a full version of Windows 8.1.

BY January 15, 2016 01:32 pm

 

1Recommended Resources

Tips & Tricks

  1. How to take a screenshot on Surface 3
  2. How to access the Surface 3’s battery report
  3. How to download Surface 3 recovery image
  4. Surface 3 battery capacity in mAh & Wh
  5. How to disable Surface 3 Home button

Advanced Tips & Tricks

  1. How to configure Surface 3 UEFI/BIOS settings
  2. How to unlock power plans on Surface 3
  3. Ultimate tips to max out your Surface 3 battery life
  4. How to set custom screen resolutions on Surface 3

Surface 3 Accessories

  1. Best Accessories for Surface 3
  2. Best Cases and Covers for Surface 3
  3. Best Sleeves for Surface 3
  4. Active Mini DisplayPort to HDMI Adapter
  5. Active Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter
  6. Active Mini DisplayPort to DisplayPort Cable

Surface 3 Quick Links

  1. Surface 3 product page
  2. Surface 3 update history
  3. Register your Surface 3

Downloads

  1. Surface 3 User Guide (PDF)
  2. Surface 3 Recovery Image

Surface Quick Links

  1. Surface website
  2. Surface Twitter account
  3. Surface Youtube channel
  4. Surface Facebook page
  5. Surface blog
  6. Surface subreddit
  7. Surface Gaming subreddit
  8. Surface Linux subreddit

2Processor Specifications

ProcessorIntel® Cherry Trail Quad Core Atom x7-Z8700
Base Frequency1.6 GHz
Burst Frequency2.4 GHz
Scenario Design Power (SDP)2 watt (TDP < 4 watts)
Level 1 Cache128 KB
Level 2 Cache512 KB
Level 3 Cache2 MB
Max Memory Size8 GB
GraphicsIntel® HD Graphic
Graphics Frequency200 MHz – 600 MHz
Graphics DirectX11.2
Graphics OpenGL4.0
# Display Supported3

3Surface 3 Specifications

Size10.52″ x 7.36″ x 0.34″
(267 mm x 187 mm x 8.7 mm)
Weight1.41 lb.
(641g)
Display0.8” ClearType Full HD Plus Display
Resolution: 1920 x 1280
Aspect ratio: 3:2
Touch: 10 point multi-touch
Surface Pen support
Battery LifeUp to 10 hours of video playback
Storage and RAM2GB RAM with 64GB storage
4GB RAM with 128GB storage
ProcessorIntel® Quad-Core Atom processor
Network (wireless)Wi-Fi (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)
Bluetooth® 4.0
LocationDigital Compass
PortsFull-size USB 3.0
Mini DisplayPort3
microSD™ card reader
Micro USB charging port
Headset jack
Cover port
Nano SIM card slot (Surface 3 [4G-LTE] only)
SoftwareWindows 8.1 or Windows 10 (depending on when you purchased your Surface 3)
Cameras, Video and Audio3.5 megapixel front-facing camera
8.0-megapixel rear-facing camera with autofocus
Microphone
Stereo speakers with Dolby® audio
SensorsAmbient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Gyroscope
Magnetometer
Kickstand positions3 positions
What’s in the boxSurface 3
Micro USB power supply
Quick Start Guide
Safety and warranty documents
Continue Reading
  1. How Much Your Surface Battery Capacity in mAh?
  2. How to access the Surface’s battery report
  3. How to download official recovery image for Microsoft Surface
  4. How to Configure Surface 3 UEFI/BIOS Settings
Related Topics:

Surface Deals

Surface Pro 4
Surface Book

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