I love the size and weight of the Surface 3. It feels just right when holding it while I'm in the sofa, browsing the web or watching videos. But there are times when a bigger screen and a mouse on the side can provide a better experience. Fortunately, there's an accessory that can help. The Surface 3 docking station can transform the tablet into a complete desktop workstation. Watch our unboxing and hands-on video for a closer look.
Surface 3 Docking Station specifications
Category | Features |
---|---|
Dimensions | 12.24 x 5.51 x 3.74 inches (311 x 140 x 95 mm) |
Weight | 1.76 pounds (800 grams) |
Ports | Power supply input, 2 USB 3.0 ports, 2 USB 2.0 ports, Gigabit Ethernet port, 3.5mm audio input/output connection, Mini DisplayPort video output, Security lock slot |
Additional features | Pen storage |
What's inside the sales packaging
- Surface 3 Docking Station
- Power cord
- User guide
- Warranty information
To use the docking station, move the sides away from the center and place the Surface 3 in the middle. You can then move the sides back towards the Surface 3. The docking station lets you attach more accessories and more importantly, a bigger screen. For example, I can have Twitter and email on the Surface 3 display, while watching Netflix on the bigger monitor.
The Surface 3 Docking Station costs $199.99. It's not cheap, but you're also not required to buy it to use the Surface 3. If you want to connect several peripherals like a keyboard, monitor, mouse, external hard drive, and more, this is going to make things easier for you.
What do you think? Will you get this with a Surface 3? Let us know in the comments!
- Buy Surface 3 Docking Station ($199.99)
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Microsoft Surface Pro 3, the tablet that can replace your laptop, so far has received mostly positive reviews. The device was announced and revealed back in May but it’s been only a couple of days since the device was released and available.
For those who already have purchased the device and for those who are eagerly waiting for the device to be available in their part of the world, Microsoft has released two PDF guides: Microsoft Surface Pro 3 User Guide and Microsoft Surface Pro 3 Quick Start Guide.
As the name suggests, Surface Pro 3 User Guide includes detailed instructions, tips and tricks to make the most out of the device. On the other side, Surface Pro 3 Quick Start Guide covers instructions to setup Surface Pro and the Pen. The second guide is meant for users who have previously used Windows 8.1 and seeking assistance to setup the device.
Surface Pro 3 User Guide and Quick Start Guide
Surface Pro 3 User Guide covers detailed information about the device, including touch screen, Surface pen, and kickstand. The manual also includes instructions to setup the pen by installing the AAAA battery. In addition to the basics, the this PDF guide also shows how to use the built-in apps such as Internet Explorer 11, Mail, People, Skype, Music, Camera, OneDrive, and Microsoft Office on your Surface Pro 3 with and without the help of the Pen.
For those who’re using a Windows-based tablet for the first time, the guide covers all supported touch gestures and how to execute keyboard shortcuts using the on-screen keyboard.
Besides, it includes some additional information about Windows Firewall, BitLocker, Speech Recognition, Refresh PC, Reset PC, and Surface Pen.
Microsoft Surface 3 Manual
If you need additional information about Surface Pro 3 BIOS/UEFI you can find it in this guide. How to connect and boot from a USB device is also available in this official PDF guide. Lastly, you can find information about how to take care of your Surface Pro 3 and its battery for a trouble-free life.
Whether you’re planning to get Surface Pro 3 or own it, this 108-page User Guide has some valuable information that you might not know. If you own a Surface Pro 2 and not sure what’s the difference between Pro 2 and 3, please go through our difference between Surface Pro 3 and Pro 2 guide for detailed information.
Surface Pro 3, the most anticipated tablet “that can replace your laptop” is finally reaching the hands of all those who preordered and were lucky enough to find one at their retail store. And along with release, Microsoft is also making available a few useful resources to set up and get to know Surface Pro 3.
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The first resource is the “Get started with your Surface Pro 3”, a guide only available online, which basically walks though all the basics of the tablet, including identifying all peripherals and moving around Windows 8.1.
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And the second resource is the “Surface Pro 3 User Manual”. This is a more complete guide with over 100 pages covering setting up Surface, Surface Pen, knowing the basics, installing and configuring apps, storage and a lot more. Very complete user guide.
Due to Microsoft accidental leak of Surface Mini information in the user manual, the company removed this PDF file from the web. As such I’m linking the download of the Surface Pro 3 User Manual from Scribd.
Surface Pro 3 is only available in the U.S. and Canada, but the company is also planning to expand on 26 additional markets by then of August. For more information check this previous write up.
Update:The Surface Pro 3 User Manual is once again available for download from the Microsoft website — that is, of course, without reference to Surface Mini.