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Microsoft Surface 3 10.8" Tablet

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Microsoft Surface GO 10-Inch Tablet-PC

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General Specifications

Brand

Microsoft

Model

Surface 3

Surface GO

Origin

China

About the Product

Microsoft Surface is built around a durable magnesium body that's incredibly light and thin, so you'll feel confident taking it anywhere. With up to 10 hours of video playback, a beautiful 10.8" display, and integrated Kickstand, Surface 3 is perfect for hands-free entertainment wherever you go.

New 10” Surface Go is perfect for all your daily tasks, giving you laptop performance with tablet portability, a stunning touchscreen, and the Windows and Office experience you know. From email, browsing, and home projects to unwinding with a favorite TV show, Surface Go is by your side wherever you are.

Key Specs

Screen Size

10.8 in.

10 in.

Storage Capacity

64 GB

128 GB

Internet Connectivity

Bluetooth 4.0, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac

Bluetooth 4.1, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac

Screen Size
Storage Capacity

What customers say about "Key Specs"

Microsoft Surface 3 10.8" Tablet

Really like this tablet. Good screen size.
A good product with good screen size for videos.
I bought another one for my daughter. Perfect size of screen.
Neat screen and good screen size.
Good quality with this screen size for viewing films.

Microsoft Surface GO 10-Inch Tablet-PC

For its screen size, I couldn't find something more powerful.
Fantastic screen size, the design is really beautiful.
I like the screen size and build quality.
Easy to carry around W10 tablet. Size of screen is perfect.
Excellent size of screen. The 10" screen size is just way more portable than its larger siblings.

Size & Weight

Height

7.36 in.

6.9 in.

Width

10.51 in.

9.65 in.

Depth

0.34 in.

0.33 in.

Weight

21.94 oz.

18.4 oz.

Display

Display Type

ClearType

PixelSense

Screen Resolution

1920 x 1080

1800 x 1200

Pixel Density

208 ppi

217 ppi

Pixel Density

What customers say about "Display"

Microsoft Surface 3 10.8" Tablet

It has a very neat screen and the speakers are neat for their size.
The screen and speakers are actually good.
The screen is very nice and the speakers are enjoyable.
Bright screen, loud speakers, and a powerful charger all help.
Great device but screen failed withvery many stuck pixels.

Microsoft Surface GO 10-Inch Tablet-PC

The screen is beautiful to look at, and it is very responsive.
The screen is fine. No complaints there.
Inking is smooth and responsive and screen is clear.
The device is compact crisp clean screen.
The screen quality is not great, resolution need to be improved.

Camera

Front-Facing Camera

3.5 MP

5 MP

Rear-Facing Camera

8 MP

Front-Facing Camera
Rear-Facing Camera

Processor

Processor Model

Intel Atom Z8700

Intel Pentium Gold 4415Y

Number of Cores

Processor Speed

1.6 GHz

Number of Cores
Processor Speed

What customers say about "Processor"

Microsoft Surface 3 10.8" Tablet

Fast enough for media consumption and light to moderate office work.
It handled everything I needed super fast.
Fast, efficient and multi-touch giving the freedom to use your fingertips.
It is a fast machine that runs every app I have used very smoothly.
Windows 10 is very fast to boot up. Good processor.

Microsoft Surface GO 10-Inch Tablet-PC

I've had it doing intensive photo editing, such as merging multiple HDR shots, and I've had it playing games. Good processor.
This is a superb micro pc. Super fast.
Small fast tablet/laptop, runs Windows 10 smoothly.
The processor is fast and it boots up in seconds what more do you need.
I concerned that the Intel Gold processor prove to be too slow for my needs.

Features

Operating System

Windows 10 Home

Maximum Usage Time

10 hours

9 hours

Water Resistant

Extras

Premium magnesium body, Runs Windows & Office, Great Pen Experience, Complete connectivity

Take and share great pictures, Connect with friends and family, Pair with the new Surface Pen