From CNET: Consumers eying one of Microsoft's Surface 3 Pro tablets have a new option.
Over the weekend, Microsoft added a sixth variant to its Surface Pro 3 lineup. The new one features a 1.7GHz Intel Core i7 processor with 8GB of memory and offers 128GB of onboard storage. The change comes in the storage. Previously, the i7 model came with either 256GB or 512GB of storage. The new model carries the same $1,299 price tag as the Core i5 edition with 8GB of memory and 256GB of storage.
Which tablet buyers might be drawn to the new model? Those who pick performance over storage. The Surface Pro 3 lineup offers three processor choices -- an Intel Core i3, i5 and i7. The i7 is the beefiest of the three, packing the most power. Specifically, the chip in the Surface Pro 3 tablets is Intel's fourth-generation Core processor. The i7 edition comes with Turbo Boost Technology, which can increase the speed of the processor to up to 3.3GHz. It also includes Intel's HD Graphics 5000 chipset for snappier video performance.
Microsoft has been touting the Surface Pro 3 as a suitable alternative to a traditional laptop. Teamed with the Touch Cover or Type Cover, the tablet can function as a notebook. The Type Cover in particular offers a typing experience equivalent to what's found in traditional laptops.
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