Personally I prefer the 2412 since it offers 1920x1200 resolution; newer models use 1920x1080 resolution which matches standard HDTV resolution but to me is sub optimal for real work. I guess it depends on what you plan on using it for but as a tech guy (database professional) I find having the extra vertical screen space to be a huge advantage.
As to compatibility, it appears that the Surface 3 pro has a mini displayport connector, so for the the 2412 you'll need a mini displayport to DVI adapter cable. For the 2414 you can use either a mini displayport to mini displayport cable OR a mini displayport to HDMI cable, and the 2415 would require a mini displayport to HDMI cable, since it lacks a displayport connection.
08-08-2015 10:12 AM