When Microsoft released the original Surface products –the first-gen Surface Pro and Surface RT–, we all asked: ‘' Did Microsoft have to make a Tablet?'' Now with the latest Surface, everyone is asking: ‘'Did Microsoft have to do it again?'' At first, we didn't understand…

Newer seventh-generation processors; Better, prolonged battery life (13 hours); Intuitive Surface Pen and Type Cover; Versatile motion on kickstand

Lacks USB-C or Thunderbolt 3; Type Cover and Pen Sold separately

A funny thing happened as we were evaluating the latest iteration of Microsoft's , a now iconic that the company describes as " " despite its tablet-first design. A rumor emerged suggesting would phase out its Surface line within the next couple of years.

When the original Surface Pro launched, no one quite knew how to classify the hybrid. Was it a tablet that was trying to be a laptop? A laptop trying to be a tablet? Well, call us contrarians: We're going to come right out and say the Surface Pro line is neither and doesn't need to be-particularly...

Thin and light; multi-point kickstand; runs cool and quiet

Twitchy touchpad on Type Cover; pen loop accessory is flimsy

Microsoft's Surface machines have always been made to highlight the best experience Windows 8 could bring, and in the Surface Pro 3, the company is improving both the design and spec to make a true Ultrabook competitor. Is the third time really the charm?

Stylus included in the box; Fantastic screen; Excellent build; The stand is incredibly tight and very versatile; Improved power connector; Louder sound; New TypeCover keyboard is even better than before; Power supply still includes an extra USB port for charging that phone of yours

Still very few ports available on the unit; No keyboard included in the box

Saying that the Surface Pro 3 is the best Windows tablet on the market isn't a stretch, and it shouldn't come as a surprise. Microsoft has built on the Surface Pro 2 in a big way, starting with the screen size, and ending with the adjustable kickstand.

Screen quality and resolution; Light and comfortable to hold; Kickstand

Capacitive Windows Home key; Type Cover is an option

It's hard to go past the Microsoft Surface Pro 3 if you're after a tablet that can be used not only for media consumption, but also for doing real...

Screen quality and resolution; Light and comfortable to hold; Kickstand

Capacitive Windows Home key; Type Cover is an option

This is the most productive device out there in terms of creating and consuming content. I see comments all the time about how this is rubbish compared to android and iOS, but the things I can achieve on this device I would never be able to achieve with either iOS or Android.

Microsoft's Surface Pro is the best 2-in-1 you can buy.

Excellent notebook performance in a tablet format; Significantly improved battery life; Outstanding build quality; Type Cover offers a quieter experience; Surface Pen is more precise and faster

Connectivity is minimal and lacks USB Type-C; Signature Type Cover and Surface Pen are costly add-ons

I purchased this for my son. He is an engineering student and said it blows the Apple ipads and Apple laptops out of the water! He is running Windows 10 and said it is easy to use and works great as a tablet or full computer.

I would consider it a necessity for anyone who wants to type on their Surface Pro.

This is a great keyboard

As has already been mentioned, it is a little pricey; It should be about $50