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Microsoft Surface 3's Production to Stop by December: Top 5 Features Users Loved From This Tablet

Tech Company Still Unsure if Device Will Have a Successor

A year after the Microsoft Surface 3 was launched, the tech giant has decided to stop producing the low-cost tablet which is expected to be out of the market soon.

An exclusive from ZDNet revealed that the company will stop producing the Microsoft Surface 3 by December this year, but there is still no concrete news if a replacement is coming. But looking back, the Surface 3 has become a favorite for many users because of the following features.

1. Traditional Windows Applications

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The Surface 3 tablet is armed with Windows 8.1, which enables users to utilize applications such as Photoshop, Chrome, iTunes and Steam, among others. With its $499 price tag, Microsoft fans can take home a device with an Intel Atom chip.

2. Big Display, Better Aspect Ratio

Earlier Surface models had a 10.6-inch display but with an awkward 16:9 aspect ratio. However, the Surface 3 introduced a 10.8-inch screen and a 3:2 aspect ratio. This helps users to easily switch from using the gadget as a tablet and laptop.

3. Stronger Kickstand

The flip for this tablet is made stronger to avoid sliding the device and position it at a comfortable angle for usage everywhere.

4. Micro USB charging

When launched last year, the Microsoft Surface 3 came with a micro USB charging capability. This means that users can charge the tablet using the usual phone charger apart from its full-size port and micro-SD reader.

5. Tablet Packs Power

The Microsoft Surface 3 is packed with enough power that's comparable to a full-powered tablet or laptop with 4GB RAM. However, games and bulky applications like Photoshop lower the performance and power of the device.

A Follow-Up to Surface 3?

Despite all these great offerings, the Surface 3 was not as successful as the Surface Book and the Surface Pro 4. Microsoft could abandon this product line to come up with other income-generating ideas.

A notable slash in the prize of the tablet was also recently observed prior to the announcement that it will already stop production.

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