Surface Pro 3 - longevity/true laptop?

[Rafael Rodrigues]

Same here. I hope they release it before the end of August, so I don't have to buy two covers!

 

[Dave Drouin]

I still think 12 inches with 3:2 is on the small side. My laptop is a 15.6, which I will replace. So i'm kind of torn. I still have my desktop though which is 2 - 23inch screens, almost 4 feel wide. Maybe that's my problem.
Like others I'm a little concerned about durability. I really don't like seeing the grid on top to let the hot air from the fan out. Concerns me a lot.
I wonder if with the broadwell chip the grid will still be there to let heat out. if that's the case, might as well get the one with the fan.
Better to let the heat out i suppose.
I have gone to see the SP3 and liked it a lot. I would like to take it into a back room to see how quiet (or not) it is with the fan. Maybe the'll let me take it into the mens room. hahaha.
I supposed there will be plenty of reviews on june 20th to tell us how noisy it is.

 

[Rafael Rodrigues]

Hopefully so haha
Most reviews I've read say it's extremely quiet, and that it's only audible during intensive tasks!
Hopefully that's right

 

[hopmedic]

Like others I'm a little concerned about durability. I really don't like seeing the grid on top to let the hot air from the fan out. Concerns me a lot.

Why are you concerned about the grid on top to let air out? That's how the current line works.

 

[vertigoOne]

Any source for this or is that just speculation? I wouldn't mind picking up myself a power cover if it comes out.

Pure speculation. The SP3 seems to just approach the line for all day 'light' use, it seems pretty necessary for anyone wanting to do any serious computation on the go... this accessory could make or break the decision for many students I imagine.