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    Surface Pro 3, still a valid machine?

    Discussion in 'Microsoft' started by NYCtech, Jan 24, 2018.

  1. NYCtech

    NYCtech Notebook Consultant

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    Im really just looking for an in between machine while others get updated to 8th gen intel.

    I really only browse the web and watch netflix on this machine.

    Would the surface pro 3 still do this ok? I can get one for 1/3 the price of a surface pro 4 and forget the surface pro late 17.

    Would you go the Surface Pro 3 with 8GB and 256GB SSD or an Ipad?
     
    NYCtech, Jan 24, 2018
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  2. phila_delphia

    phila_delphia Notebook Consultant

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    I upgraded from the Surface Pro 3 recently, but the machine, even though I bought the smallest modell back then, still is capable of doing all the stuff you need in terms of office, presentaion and even low end gaming. I have had no battery problems either. The capacitiy (after 3 years) pointed out by the battery report was still above 92% or so... I`d say: got for it. They are cheap and still powerfull. I sold mine for 400€.

    Best regards

    phila

    P.S.: Forget about the iPad...
     
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    phila_delphia, Jan 27, 2018
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    kojack Notebook Prophet

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    The pro 3 is still a fine machine! go for it.
     
    kojack, Feb 1, 2018
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  4. fire3element

    fire3element Notebook Consultant

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    For those uses, just about any $.10 laptop would work.
    I would not get a SP3 unless it was $400 or under. Prices on those should be way down, due to the age now.
     
    fire3element, Feb 4, 2018
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