I'm thinking of buying a used surface pro 3, I appreciate you making this video, it's nice to have a current perspective vs looking at reviews that were made when the product was first released.
@@spacetravelingcactus3450 What do you use it for? Cause I will be using it for things like Photoshop work. So Im not sure if it will be good for that:(
@@casey5030 Yeah I dunno how it will do with photo shop.. I just use it as an ultra portable PC for browsing the web, playing indie games and civ 5, watching videos, nothing major, but it's great at what I use it for. There are some pretty good black Friday deals for the surface pro 6 and a few other new laptops I've been seeing now.. Not sure how much your looking to spend, I do kinda wish I held off after seeing some adds..
Just got a Surface Pro 3, my dad has had the 2nd one since it came out and he has used it for college these past 2 years and it’s still really quick and smooth in 2019. These things are long lasting and awesome. I’m using mine for online college
I have a SP3, i5, 8GB, 256GB bought Sept 2014 :) I genuinely enjoy using the device to this day, even though it struggles and thermal throttles sometimes, and I've also had quite a few issues. I've bought 2 type covers since, because 1st type cover, after a year the trackpad wouldn't physically click anymore, second one I had connectivity issues. I've had minor issues with Wi Fi connectivity before but they seem to have been partly addressed through firmware updates. Microsoft have been super helpful when I contacted them for support, they replaced my original SP3 unit because my webcam stopped working after 1.5 years of buying. Stand is still Ok, as stiff as day one, it flops around a bit, but it always stays in place. Battery is about ~4h, not good but for a device this age it's ok. It's been my only pc since I started my computer science course and it's been a pleasure to work with. I love the screen, keyboard/touchpad, portability, and the build quality is awesome imo. I remotely access cloud instances due to my need of GPUs, but otherwise, it's been able to take everything I throw at it. I sometimes think of upgrading but it still serves me very well and it's one of the few devices I have an emotional connection with, because it's a really really nice product, and I love Windows. I've just stumbled upon your channel, you have a new sub. Peace from Malta
I just picked one up for 30 dollars with keyboard an charger yes 30 dollars because it didn’t turn on I noticed there was sand in charging port I clean it out an plug it in an it fired up an it works great best 30 bucks I ever spent Its the pro 3 256gb i5
@@asdjesdsd yeah man I like finding nice cheep things on facebook market I just picked up a like new 2011 macbook air for 50 dollars with charger an it works great
For those who are considering buying the surface pro 3, I wouldn't think twice. I've owned mine since launch back when I was in high school, and it has more than served me well through college so far. Many of the problems mentioned in this video have not happened to me. For example, the kickstand on mine is still very sturdy throughout, and I use it every day. Also, I haven't had persistent battery issues (software updates have always fixed any issues) and no wifi problems. Of course, I have the core i5 version, so performance is good for typical college student tasks while having 10 different windows and 20 tabs open, haha! I never use it for gaming, but for that I'd recommend something else. The only problems that I've had are with the pen, but again those seem to resolve with software updates. All in all, I recommend this laptop (at least the core i5 version) to people. The only downside to it is really the fact that it doesn't have a hinge. You really do have to be careful so that the kickstand doesn't fall off the edge of a desk, and thankfully that has yet to happen to me. I'd also recommend getting the surface pro 4 type cover with it in a dark color to avoid stains. The track pad in the 4's type cover is better too; I still have the 3's typecover, so I thought I'd give a recommendation. Again, I really recommend this laptop. It has and continues to serve me really well.
got a 2nd hand i5 surface pro 3, 8gb ram win 10, installed the 2gb worth of surface pro drivers, and works fantastic - no issues edit: for more intense workloads - remote into desktop and poweruser on the go :D
I have the i5-version with 128 GB SSD and 4 GB RAM. I bought it used a few months ago and it cost me (with type cover, pen, arc mouse and bag) around 310€, which is around 340$. I soon replaced the Surface Pro 3 Type Cover with a used Pro 4 Type Cover, which in my opinion is much better (paid 20€ [22$] for it). I really love how thin the device is. My version is really fast and it's totally okay for normal usage (Surfing, Netflix, Office). The big downside is the battery life. In energy saving mode I get maximum like 4-5 hours of battery life. It's really not good, but it's okay.The other bad thing is that it's gets hot pretty fast under heavy load. It's a device with pro's and con's, but if you only use it for normal stuff and you want a lightweight device, then it's totally fine.
Nice review- Do you use the MicroSD slot under the kickstand? I paired my SP3 with the newer type cover with fingerprint reader for Windows Hello in Windows 10!
My job was selling off their old laptops, I wound up buying one of these for $100 bucks, the model I bought was treated with care and it's in great shape, the battery life isn't great after 4 years but if you're just checking emails and light web surfing it can go an entire day on a charge. I've had mine for a couple weeks now and I'm pleased.
FYI, I have the Surface Pro 3, Core i5 with 128GB storage, and I never firm press the left side of my track pad. I only firm press the right side (right mouse click) when using the track pad. But, most of the time I use the Microsoft Bluetooth mouse connected, which works flawlessly, so I don't even need to use the track pad. As for the kickstand, mine still works the same as the day I bought it, with no hinge degradation. Have you taken yours to the Microsoft store and asked them to tighten the hinges? It really sounds to me like you got a really bad unit. I use my Pixel 3 XL's Hot Spot all the time and I have absolutely no issue charging both my Surface Pro 3 and my Pixel 3 XL using the USB charging port on the Surface Charging block. I use a USB A-to-USB-C converter and plug my USC-C charging cable to the block and my Pixel 3 XL and it shows "Charging" on the Pixel 3 XL. Granted, it won't do fast-charging, because there isn't enough power, but it will charge my phone. I have never had an issue with WiFI on my Surface Pro 3. I have used it to connect to 2.5GHz and 5.0GHz WiFi signals and have never experienced any disconnects, stutters, etc. Again, you must have received a very bad device. The only other reason I could see for your issues (compared to my lack of issues) is the fact that you have the cheaper Core i3 processor which has different hardware internals. I would never recommend ANY device with less than a Core i5 processor, not even a laptop. This may also be why you can't play 3D games, while I have no issue playing 3D games on my Surface Pro 3.
Same here, got my surface pro 3 i7 8gb ram 256 ssd. Love it. But recently ssd got into trouble and recovery wouldn't fix it. Had to make USB recovery surface tool, and wipe it clean. Revived 😊🙏
The power brick is able to charge mobile phone and the surface at the same time. However I think that USB port only allows super old mobile phone (one that takes 500mA or much less), anything newer would just make the power brick go mad.
I am still using sp3 i3, decided to go with this one because it was the only one that did not overheat. while I did not buy it to play games I tried my luck and successfully played lol, saints row iv, swot and a few others(not at the same time of course) and it was doable. pretty Good piece of tech from my point of view, I would buy it again. thanks for making this video, very on point
My Surface still does most of what I want out of a super portable device like this. I used it for work, mostly IT type stuff. Playing ROMS on my Surface Pro 3 is great. I use a wireless Xbox 360 controller. I can also play indie games from Steam. My complaints; heat, fan noise and battery life when playing games. I do not regret buying it. Edit: I normally connect to a wired 1gb internet connection.
Other than heat issues, my i7 Surface Pro 3 has been running perfect since I purchased it 5.5 years ago. I use it daily for indie gaming, surfing in bed and watching videos. The only thing I wish it had was a discrete gpu and better cooling.
why i'm glad i got the surface 3. not the pro version, my stand can only go so far, so it cannot drop down by its own weight. i got the 128GB an still have had no issues really with it, pen always works when i need it ect. i think for its price the surface lap/tabs are great, only issue i really have is the charger, its in just an awkward place, charger on the right, but plug outlet on my wall is to the left, so have to tuck the wire between the stand and the screen, but all said and done, its worked a charm even now as i type this comment, great for on the go, or even just sitting at a deck. i take mine to work, on my down time just come and chill on YT.
I bought the i7 256GB version of the Surface Pro 3 in Feb 2015. It's been a great laptop. My kickstand is not flimsy or loose. It will still sit up at any angle just fine. I added a 200GB micro SD too. I'm so glad Windows 10 come along and upgraded from Windows 8 because Windows 8 was trash.
those games can be run on EXTREMELY LOW setting with special tweaks on the i7 model only. the current HD 620 found in the new surface pro is 25-35 times faster than the old i5 model. the i7 model is 15-20 times faster than the old i7 model. Gen 9 marks a HUGE increase in graphics performance and with the pro 3 you are looking at 2006-2009 level desktop performance.
gen 9 is intels name for the newest integrated graphics architecture found in 6, 7, 8, and 9th gen intel CPUs, while the pro 3 uses Gen 7 found on 2, 3, and 4th gen intel CPUs
My Macbook AIr is 5 years old now and is still running great. I want to upgrade to the latest one but it's too expensive. I'm exploring the Surface Pro as an option however i want it to last as long. I just don't like the cloth on the type cover, I feel it'll wear out fast especially with sweaty hands.
Very useful, thanks, as these devices still come up as corporate refurbs on sales. I just bought a i7/8gb/512gb for £380 when I started off looking for a Chromebook. I hope the battery is ok for a few hours though!
Would've been a better review if you included performance of common apps (MS Office, Chrome, Internet Explorer, Mail, etc) especially in the context of multitasking.
should i buy a surface pro 3 i7 8gb ram and 256 gb ssd for drawing ? i am planning to use surface pro 3 for daily laptop works like watching videos. shoul i buy it ?
Hi and thank you for the review. i bought mine long time ago as well and ran out of storage can you recomend a storage device/ what was it that you have attached on the back?
Thank you for this amazing review, very informative, and I just got my surface pro 6 so I wanted to compare, you forgot to mention the price you pay for your configuration surface pro 3?
I am getting a surface pro 4 no accessories except the pen which came included in mint condition in $550. Can anyone say whether its a good value or should i go for sp pro 6? I need it for good notetaking and ppts.
Can get a Pro 3 ,corei5 , 128ssd and 4gb ram with keyboard in good nick off FB marketplace in Australia for 350- 400 bucks. I have a powerful desktop so i would only use the surface pro for movies, netflix, work outlook emails ,light word processing.
I have the surface pro 3, i bought it the day it came out and the "cheapest" model. (core i3, 4go RAM) and it's still as powerful as the first day. I'm really happy with it I had to change the keybord last year (but it was only 35€ because it's an old model, so thats ok)
I'm still using mine. Never had issues with the hinge as you describe. My headaches have always been: - Why is the pen not working - Pen starts writing withoutactually touching the screen - After 2-3 hours at uni the battery died without having a power source. Guess I'll start writing on paper like everybody else. - why is it freezing? Ah 4 gb of ram isn't enough for surfing the web apparently. While I enjoyed it for what it was I would go for a lenovo that has pen support next.
when i take notes with microsoft one note , battery finish after three hours and it gets hot immediately , is it normal or not , if anyone answer my question , i will be appreciate , if it isn't normal , i will change battery , thank you so much
You can clean the keyboard. Like anything. It looks good after a clean. My pen has only had 2 batteries new in 4 & half years and works great. The way not to loose it is to get a bag with a pen holder. You bought the lowest performance version and make performance concerns based on that? Get the I7 if you want performance. With the power supply you can run the Surface and charge phone at the same time? I think you have a stuffed power supply, or power source. Wi-Fi works fine now. there were some early issues in the first year. Agree with the battery. Mine's down to about 4 hours now. Not Bad in over 4 years.
In Australia I got my Surface Pro new in April 2015. i5 gig RAM, 256 gig storage. First new replacement September 2015. Second replacement March 2016 and given an upgraded keyboard. Last week July 2019 it died. Microsoft office said it was not revivable. It was likely to cost around $800 to repair. It was 6 months out of extended warranty. So... I loved the design concept, screen resolution and overall performance. Also the cool Arc mouse... HOWEVER The kickstand would cut into your leg if you were wearing shorts. It would collapse or slip off your lap and drop on the floor. On a glass table it would slide around. I liked the keyboard touch /operation. The blue keyboard developed dead skin/oil stains around the touch pad. Rear of keyboard got dirty and hard to clean. Hinge became really market. Only modest use level. It had some functional foibles... So did I replace the Surface Pro with a new one? NOPE... Bought a Dell XPS 13"
I'm thinking of buying a used surface pro 3, I appreciate you making this video, it's nice to have a current perspective vs looking at reviews that were made when the product was first released.
Did you buy it? Cause I'm thinking of buying one too!
@@casey5030 I did, and I'm really like it!!
@@spacetravelingcactus3450 What do you use it for? Cause I will be using it for things like Photoshop work. So Im not sure if it will be good for that:(
@@casey5030 Yeah I dunno how it will do with photo shop.. I just use it as an ultra portable PC for browsing the web, playing indie games and civ 5, watching videos, nothing major, but it's great at what I use it for. There are some pretty good black Friday deals for the surface pro 6 and a few other new laptops I've been seeing now.. Not sure how much your looking to spend, I do kinda wish I held off after seeing some adds..
@@spacetravelingcactus3450 Hmm maybe Ill look into the black friday deals, but my budget is pretty low :( Thanks so much for your replies!
Just got a Surface Pro 3, my dad has had the 2nd one since it came out and he has used it for college these past 2 years and it’s still really quick and smooth in 2019. These things are long lasting and awesome. I’m using mine for online college
I have a SP3, i5, 8GB, 256GB bought Sept 2014 :)
I genuinely enjoy using the device to this day, even though it struggles and thermal throttles sometimes, and I've also had quite a few issues.
I've bought 2 type covers since, because 1st type cover, after a year the trackpad wouldn't physically click anymore, second one I had connectivity issues.
I've had minor issues with Wi Fi connectivity before but they seem to have been partly addressed through firmware updates.
Microsoft have been super helpful when I contacted them for support, they replaced my original SP3 unit because my webcam stopped working after 1.5 years of buying.
Stand is still Ok, as stiff as day one, it flops around a bit, but it always stays in place. Battery is about ~4h, not good but for a device this age it's ok.
It's been my only pc since I started my computer science course and it's been a pleasure to work with. I love the screen, keyboard/touchpad, portability, and the build quality is awesome imo. I remotely access cloud instances due to my need of GPUs, but otherwise, it's been able to take everything I throw at it. I sometimes think of upgrading but it still serves me very well and it's one of the few devices I have an emotional connection with, because it's a really really nice product, and I love Windows.
I've just stumbled upon your channel, you have a new sub. Peace from Malta
I'm still using my pro 3 in 2020 n love it. N mine has a nice perfectly stiff kick stand. I have noooo problems with mine at all
I still have my surface pro 3 as my main (only) laptop and I still enjoy it thanks so much for making this review!! 👍👏👏
I need it to look at power point presentaions and take notes in college. Would you recommend that for that?
Does the battery still last long enough?
I just picked one up for 30 dollars with keyboard an charger yes 30 dollars because it didn’t turn on I noticed there was sand in charging port I clean it out an plug it in an it fired up an it works great best 30 bucks I ever spent Its the pro 3 256gb i5
@@kamryn7496 wow man best buy, even if it didnt work
@@asdjesdsd yeah man I like finding nice cheep things on facebook market I just picked up a like new 2011 macbook air for 50 dollars with charger an it works great
For those who are considering buying the surface pro 3, I wouldn't think twice. I've owned mine since launch back when I was in high school, and it has more than served me well through college so far. Many of the problems mentioned in this video have not happened to me. For example, the kickstand on mine is still very sturdy throughout, and I use it every day. Also, I haven't had persistent battery issues (software updates have always fixed any issues) and no wifi problems. Of course, I have the core i5 version, so performance is good for typical college student tasks while having 10 different windows and 20 tabs open, haha! I never use it for gaming, but for that I'd recommend something else. The only problems that I've had are with the pen, but again those seem to resolve with software updates. All in all, I recommend this laptop (at least the core i5 version) to people. The only downside to it is really the fact that it doesn't have a hinge. You really do have to be careful so that the kickstand doesn't fall off the edge of a desk, and thankfully that has yet to happen to me. I'd also recommend getting the surface pro 4 type cover with it in a dark color to avoid stains. The track pad in the 4's type cover is better too; I still have the 3's typecover, so I thought I'd give a recommendation. Again, I really recommend this laptop. It has and continues to serve me really well.
Mikaela Argyrakis I really appreciate this, thank you Mikaela 🙏🏻
Thank you so much for this review. Very helpful.
I just got a sp4 i5 for my hs graduation! I’m really excited to use it!
I bet u would be dirty shag
What r u watching in those 20 tabs ?? 😎🤔😈😈
got a 2nd hand i5 surface pro 3, 8gb ram
win 10, installed the 2gb worth of surface pro drivers, and works fantastic - no issues
edit: for more intense workloads - remote into desktop and poweruser on the go :D
how's the battery sir
@@AlexFoo89 pretty good the.
It had a reasonably low power cycle count for its age.
Great review. Really gave a sense of what it's like to use a Surface device day-to-day.
I have the i5-version with 128 GB SSD and 4 GB RAM. I bought it used a few months ago and it cost me (with type cover, pen, arc mouse and bag) around 310€, which is around 340$. I soon replaced the Surface Pro 3 Type Cover with a used Pro 4 Type Cover, which in my opinion is much better (paid 20€ [22$] for it).
I really love how thin the device is. My version is really fast and it's totally okay for normal usage (Surfing, Netflix, Office).
The big downside is the battery life. In energy saving mode I get maximum like 4-5 hours of battery life. It's really not good, but it's okay.The other bad thing is that it's gets hot pretty fast under heavy load.
It's a device with pro's and con's, but if you only use it for normal stuff and you want a lightweight device, then it's totally fine.
Nice review- Do you use the MicroSD slot under the kickstand? I paired my SP3 with the newer type cover with fingerprint reader for Windows Hello in Windows 10!
If you had the premium version with core i5 or i7 with 8gb if tam it would’ve been a whole different experience.
lmao u right because all i hear is complains, mine its in perfect shape and fast , i got the core i7 tho
My job was selling off their old laptops, I wound up buying one of these for $100 bucks, the model I bought was treated with care and it's in great shape, the battery life isn't great after 4 years but if you're just checking emails and light web surfing it can go an entire day on a charge. I've had mine for a couple weeks now and I'm pleased.
FYI, I have the Surface Pro 3, Core i5 with 128GB storage, and I never firm press the left side of my track pad. I only firm press the right side (right mouse click) when using the track pad. But, most of the time I use the Microsoft Bluetooth mouse connected, which works flawlessly, so I don't even need to use the track pad. As for the kickstand, mine still works the same as the day I bought it, with no hinge degradation. Have you taken yours to the Microsoft store and asked them to tighten the hinges? It really sounds to me like you got a really bad unit. I use my Pixel 3 XL's Hot Spot all the time and I have absolutely no issue charging both my Surface Pro 3 and my Pixel 3 XL using the USB charging port on the Surface Charging block. I use a USB A-to-USB-C converter and plug my USC-C charging cable to the block and my Pixel 3 XL and it shows "Charging" on the Pixel 3 XL. Granted, it won't do fast-charging, because there isn't enough power, but it will charge my phone. I have never had an issue with WiFI on my Surface Pro 3. I have used it to connect to 2.5GHz and 5.0GHz WiFi signals and have never experienced any disconnects, stutters, etc. Again, you must have received a very bad device. The only other reason I could see for your issues (compared to my lack of issues) is the fact that you have the cheaper Core i3 processor which has different hardware internals. I would never recommend ANY device with less than a Core i5 processor, not even a laptop. This may also be why you can't play 3D games, while I have no issue playing 3D games on my Surface Pro 3.
Same here, got my surface pro 3 i7 8gb ram 256 ssd. Love it. But recently ssd got into trouble and recovery wouldn't fix it. Had to make USB recovery surface tool, and wipe it clean. Revived 😊🙏
Hey! I heard that the hinges become loose over time. There should be screws visible to tighten back up, and restore the strength
so far the best review i’ve seen of ms pro 3 😁
2021 and still using mine. Bought used about 2018. Only wish the battery life was a little better. Other than that, works perfectly
The power brick is able to charge mobile phone and the surface at the same time. However I think that USB port only allows super old mobile phone (one that takes 500mA or much less), anything newer would just make the power brick go mad.
I am still using sp3 i3, decided to go with this one because it was the only one that did not overheat. while I did not buy it to play games I tried my luck and successfully played lol, saints row iv, swot and a few others(not at the same time of course) and it was doable. pretty Good piece of tech from my point of view, I would buy it again. thanks for making this video, very on point
hey bo night, cool video? congratulations
Do you think it pays to buy a used from this model? Here in Brazil it is expensive to import
My Surface still does most of what I want out of a super portable device like this. I used it for work, mostly IT type stuff. Playing ROMS on my Surface Pro 3 is great. I use a wireless Xbox 360 controller. I can also play indie games from Steam. My complaints; heat, fan noise and battery life when playing games. I do not regret buying it. Edit: I normally connect to a wired 1gb internet connection.
Other than heat issues, my i7 Surface Pro 3 has been running perfect since I purchased it 5.5 years ago. I use it daily for indie gaming, surfing in bed and watching videos. The only thing I wish it had was a discrete gpu and better cooling.
man you are amazing . great video with no cutting >
I sold mine :(. Still very miss it
You hit the point as I want it as a remote desktop for the workstation. Can you tell me how it feels to sketch with its pen?
Do you think it worth 250$ with pen and keyboard, i5, 4gb, 128 ssd!?
Not sure should I get this one or go for new affordable one
RedFox for sure its worth it, why spend minimum 700 for something new that isn't that much better.
i found i5-256-8gb for 250
why i'm glad i got the surface 3. not the pro version, my stand can only go so far, so it cannot drop down by its own weight. i got the 128GB an still have had no issues really with it, pen always works when i need it ect. i think for its price the surface lap/tabs are great, only issue i really have is the charger, its in just an awkward place, charger on the right, but plug outlet on my wall is to the left, so have to tuck the wire between the stand and the screen, but all said and done, its worked a charm even now as i type this comment, great for on the go, or even just sitting at a deck. i take mine to work, on my down time just come and chill on YT.
I bought the i7 256GB version of the Surface Pro 3 in Feb 2015. It's been a great laptop. My kickstand is not flimsy or loose. It will still sit up at any angle just fine. I added a 200GB micro SD too. I'm so glad Windows 10 come along and upgraded from Windows 8 because Windows 8 was trash.
Turbo1dr hello I just purchased one of these the surface pro 3 i7 512gb and it has windows 8 how did you upgrade to windows 10? Thanks in advance
Im confused. You say the graphics are horrible, but other videos show people playing games like Far Cry 3, and Skyrim, Oblivion, and others.
those games can be run on EXTREMELY LOW setting with special tweaks on the i7 model only. the current HD 620 found in the new surface pro is 25-35 times faster than the old i5 model. the i7 model is 15-20 times faster than the old i7 model. Gen 9 marks a HUGE increase in graphics performance and with the pro 3 you are looking at 2006-2009 level desktop performance.
gen 9 is intels name for the newest integrated graphics architecture found in 6, 7, 8, and 9th gen intel CPUs, while the pro 3 uses Gen 7 found on 2, 3, and 4th gen intel CPUs
My Macbook AIr is 5 years old now and is still running great. I want to upgrade to the latest one but it's too expensive. I'm exploring the Surface Pro as an option however i want it to last as long. I just don't like the cloth on the type cover, I feel it'll wear out fast especially with sweaty hands.
My SP3 fan constantly runs? Did you have any issues like this?
Yeah, mine kept waking up and making fan noises in my backpack.
Very useful, thanks, as these devices still come up as corporate refurbs on sales. I just bought a i7/8gb/512gb for £380 when I started off looking for a Chromebook. I hope the battery is ok for a few hours though!
I had 5 surface replacements under warrany. Sold the last one as soon as I recieved it.
What happened to them?
Good review 👍
Exactly what I was looking for. Thanks!
To be honest it hasn't really held up really well. But nowadays if you can pick this thing up for around 250 (AUD) I'd recommend going for it.
Excellent video! Thanks for making this.
My surface pro 3 i5 still works great , my pro 4 on other hand still has the battery drain issue...
what might be a good alternative for the surface line? Want a reliable thin and light.
Would've been a better review if you included performance of common apps (MS Office, Chrome, Internet Explorer, Mail, etc) especially in the context of multitasking.
should i buy a surface pro 3 i7 8gb ram and 256 gb ssd for drawing ? i am planning to use surface pro 3 for daily laptop works like watching videos. shoul i buy it ?
parking here
@@Knvasion dude i bought a Galaxy Book 10.6 and its ver very good for drawing. İ recommend You
@@feelgxxd hey great choice. but it's too expensive for me haha
Same
Hi and thank you for the review. i bought mine long time ago as well and ran out of storage can you recomend a storage device/ what was it that you have attached on the back?
I dont really know any good drives but the one he had in the vid (on the back of his surface pro) was the Samsung ssd t5
Thank you for this amazing review, very informative, and I just got my surface pro 6 so I wanted to compare, you forgot to mention the price you pay for your configuration surface pro 3?
This video really helped me. Thank You!
Which one should I choose... Microsoft Surface pro 3 core i7 8GB 256GB with pen or pro 4 core i5 8GB 128GB with irish screen?
love the lighting in the background
When MS finally puts USB C Thunderbold 3 Ports on the surface pro Im gonna buy it!
What would plug into the USB C port? And what would you be going to plug into the thunderbolt port if it had one?
when the cpu is at 100% load the battery is gonna last only 1-2h, when for example you are writing a word document, the battery will last 6h.
I am getting a surface pro 4 no accessories except the pen which came included in mint condition in $550. Can anyone say whether its a good value or should i go for sp pro 6? I need it for good notetaking and ppts.
I have a surface pro 3 and I love it but I’m def getting a pro 6
8:50 well that explains why it can’t connect to the WiFi when it’s upstairs, while my desktop can connect perfectly fine.
These break often and struggle a lot even when new. The 4GB model, especially. Now old, the battery will suck.
that was nice of ikea to let you record a video in their store ;)
are there any web developers using it .... I'm considering buying a used one to do stuff on front end side ... maybe some frameworks
Hi. Do you think some users can tear the alcantara material over time and extreme use? Thank you.
Can get a Pro 3 ,corei5 , 128ssd and 4gb ram with keyboard in good nick off FB marketplace in Australia for 350- 400 bucks. I have a powerful desktop so i would only use the surface pro for movies, netflix, work outlook emails ,light word processing.
Surface Pro 3 with Geforce now...Perfect! :)
I have the surface pro 3, i bought it the day it came out and the "cheapest" model. (core i3, 4go RAM) and it's still as powerful as the first day. I'm really happy with it
I had to change the keybord last year (but it was only 35€ because it's an old model, so thats ok)
I have the regular surface 3 and I have alot of issues
And here I am trying to win 3 different bids for these things lol
FB marketplace
Your review is good
I'm still using mine.
Never had issues with the hinge as you describe.
My headaches have always been:
- Why is the pen not working
- Pen starts writing withoutactually touching the screen
- After 2-3 hours at uni the battery died without having a power source. Guess I'll start writing on paper like everybody else.
- why is it freezing? Ah 4 gb of ram isn't enough for surfing the web apparently.
While I enjoyed it for what it was I would go for a lenovo that has pen support next.
u can get charger for $30 or just the brick for $15
had mine for maybe 6 months. its horrible. buggy. it crashes. deletes my work. kick stand is basically broken from use.
when i take notes with microsoft one note , battery finish after three hours and it gets hot immediately , is it normal or not , if anyone answer my question , i will be appreciate , if it isn't normal , i will change battery , thank you so much
My surface pro 3 was a horror story about 2 years in, I would not recommend the surface pro line to anyone or ever buy one again.
You can clean the keyboard. Like anything. It looks good after a clean. My pen has only had 2 batteries new in 4 & half years and works great. The way not to loose it is to get a bag with a pen holder. You bought the lowest performance version and make performance concerns based on that? Get the I7 if you want performance. With the power supply you can run the Surface and charge phone at the same time? I think you have a stuffed power supply, or power source. Wi-Fi works fine now. there were some early issues in the first year. Agree with the battery. Mine's down to about 4 hours now. Not Bad in over 4 years.
In Australia I got my Surface Pro new in April 2015. i5 gig RAM, 256 gig storage. First new replacement September 2015. Second replacement March 2016 and given an upgraded keyboard. Last week July 2019 it died.
Microsoft office said it was not revivable. It was likely to cost around $800 to repair. It was 6 months out of extended warranty.
So... I loved the design concept, screen resolution and overall performance. Also the cool Arc mouse... HOWEVER
The kickstand would cut into your leg if you were wearing shorts. It would collapse or slip off your lap and drop on the floor. On a glass table it would slide around. I liked the keyboard touch /operation. The blue keyboard developed dead skin/oil stains around the touch pad. Rear of keyboard got dirty and hard to clean. Hinge became really market. Only modest use level.
It had some functional foibles...
So did I replace the Surface Pro with a new one? NOPE...
Bought a Dell XPS 13"
Ooh zo een zotte kleitablet dat je hebt 😊🖋
my pro 3's battery life is pretty bad now
To be expected when ur using real processors if it was intel atom last years haahah
Thumbs up!
The i5 with 4gb ram is really good
8gb ram is better and more popular
To tell you the truth everything has problems even video game systems so it's nothing new.
Surface like all M$ hardware is like a duck: he sing, fly, summing and walk, but can’t make nothing right.
u funny 😀
I just bought a used SP3 with a dock, an i5, 8GB RAM and 256GB SSD for $225 :)
That's have overheating issues?
@@pedroads7683 I havent but I don't use it that much