Microsoft is frantically trying to either catch up in the tablet space or leapfrog the competition, depending on who you listen to, by creating a device that is both a laptop and a tablet.
The announcement of the new Surface Pro 3 comes about a half a year after the Surface Pro 2.
http://www.microsoft.com/surface/en-us/products/surface-pro-3
Here is a pretty good review of the device:
http://www.cnet.com/products/microsoft-surface-pro-3/
The biggest news might be what was missing. Rumors were heavily inclined towards a Surface Mini and it did not appear. Most revealing, however, was the lack of a Windows RT version in this announcement breaking the pattern established through the first two iterations of the Surface line. Version 1 included the Surface and the Surface Pro. Version 2 included the Surface 2 and the Surface Pro 2. However, version 3 only included the Surface Pro 3.
What happened to Windows RT?
The current theory dominating the waves is this signals the death of Windows RT. Left out of the discussion though is the recent acquisition of Nokia Devices by Microsoft and the Lumia line of products including the excellent Lumia 2520 Windows RT devices.
One criticism of the Surface line is a lack of clarity. What are you getting and why would I get "less" of a Windows device in RT when I can get the "full" version?
My prediction is Microsoft is solving this problem by utilizing the existing Nokia line for Windows RT and will now target Surface exclusively to the high-end 'ultrabook' demographic.
Time will tell.
Happy Reading,
J.W. Gant
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