Can I get some purchase advice on a Surface Pro 3 i5 / 8GB / 256GB?

[trashr0x]

wow, when viewed side by side specs are indeed very similar. thanks!

 

[trashr0x]

Thanks for the feedback guys, this is exactly why I posted what my workflow looks like on a regular day.
I'm really not concerned about the additional costs that owning a SP3 might entail; I'm a desktop guy so I already have the additional hardware (monitors, keyboard/mice, speakers, etc) anyway - I would have purchased a docking station whether I purchased a laptop, ultrabook or hybrid. It all comes down to practicality and personal preference.