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You can learn more on Battery Limit by heading to Microsoft's support page in the source link below.
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Microsoft releases battery life update to Surface Pro 3 and Surface Pro 4
Microsoft has released a UEFI firmware update to the Surface Pro 3 and Surface Pro 4 which will include a new Battery Limit feature designed to extend the life of the lithium-ion batteries that power the tablets.
Once this update is installed, users will be able to toggle an option that will stop the battery on these tablets from charging when it reaches 50% of its capacity. If the battery is already charged to more than 50% capacity when the tablet is plugged in, Battery Limit will force the battery to discharge until it is down to 50% of capacity.
According to Microsoft, this Battery Limit feature is made for Surface Pro models that are plugged in most of the time. The company used Surface Pro unit could be constantly hooked up to an outlet at retail stores as an example of where this feature can be used. While the feature is currently available for the Surface Pro 3 and Surface Pro 4 only, Microsoft plans on adding it to other Surface Pro models in the future.
On the Surface Pro 4, you can toggle Battery Limit by booting into Surface UEFI (Power and Volume up when turning on the device). Select Boot Configuration > Advanced Options and toggle Enable Battery Limit Mode to On. Surface Pro 3 users can access their Surface UEFI by heading to Kiosk Mode > Battery Limit > Enabled.
You can learn more on Battery Limit by heading to Microsoft's support page in the source link below.
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Best Buy is giving customers an opportunity to save $200 or more on a purchase of the Microsoft Surface Pro 3 if they plan to trade in their existing tablet in the process. All you have to do is head over to your local Best Buy big box location before Saturday, with a (working) tablet you want to trade in.
source - PCMag
Best Buy will give you at least $200 toward a Surface Pro 3 with a tablet trade-in
Best Buy is giving customers an opportunity to save $200 or more on a purchase of the Microsoft Surface Pro 3 if they plan to trade in their existing tablet in the process. All you have to do is head over to your local Best Buy big box location before Saturday, with a (working) tablet you want to trade in.In return for your tablet, the retailer will give you a $50 Best Buy gift card along with a coupon of at least $150 off the price of the Surface Pro 3. Keep in mind that your tablet has to be in good working order without any water damage and or cracks on its screen. Keep in mind that broken tablets won't be accepted, nor will ebook readers.
At Best Buy, the Surface Pro 3 ranges in price from $799.99 for the 64GB model powered by the Intel Core i3, up to $1949.99 for the 512GB model that is powered by an Intel Core i7. If you want to purchase the Surface Pro 3 Type Cover, Best Buy has them in a variety of colors priced at $129.99.
So if you have had your eye on a new Surface Pro 3, you may as well take advantage of the offer. You can get some money for an old tablet you have lying around,a dn walk away with a brand new Surface Pro 3. However, remember that you will have to take advantage of this offer by Saturday, and it is only available at Best Buy stores.
source - PCMag
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The Connects community is always something I have been proud to be a part. It introduces you to a world of Lumia and Microsoft technology, and shows how you can use this technology to make a difference in your life. This is the story of a fellow Connects Community member Phil Galloway.
Phil is a digital artist, who paints beautiful Christmas scenes and portraits live using a variety of Microsoft technology, including a Surface Pro 3 tablet, Lumia 930 and Fresh Paint app. Phil is known for winning the Connects MVC award back in September and his excellent tips for painting on your Lumias.
He is joined by fellow Connects community member, Jakob Montrasio who supported the creative direction of the shoot and shot behind the scenes stills with his Lumia 930.
You can check out some of Phil's at below.
Can you think of ways Microsoft technology can help your passion become a reality? Get it touch with the Connects team and see if you can #MakeItHappen like Phil with a #ConnectsTrial.
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See Phill Galloway's #MakeItHappen story
The Connects community is always something I have been proud to be a part. It introduces you to a world of Lumia and Microsoft technology, and shows how you can use this technology to make a difference in your life. This is the story of a fellow Connects Community member Phil Galloway.
Phil is a digital artist, who paints beautiful Christmas scenes and portraits live using a variety of Microsoft technology, including a Surface Pro 3 tablet, Lumia 930 and Fresh Paint app. Phil is known for winning the Connects MVC award back in September and his excellent tips for painting on your Lumias.
My mission is to develop my traditional methods of art and drawing through mobile technology to produce realistic interpretations in digital paint. I want to fulfil, yet also challenge people’s perception of traditional art by producing engaging works in which people question how it was produced, what medium was used and on what platform it was created on. The Lumia phones along with Surface technology allow me this freedom and it is the viewer’s reactions to the work that drives me to keep learning, innovating and ultimately improving as an artist.Now this talented artist has made his way to Old Spitafields Market in London this Christmas, where he will be exhibiting his work and letting the audience get involved.
He is joined by fellow Connects community member, Jakob Montrasio who supported the creative direction of the shoot and shot behind the scenes stills with his Lumia 930.
You can check out some of Phil's at below.
Can you think of ways Microsoft technology can help your passion become a reality? Get it touch with the Connects team and see if you can #MakeItHappen like Phil with a #ConnectsTrial.
source - Microsoft
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Today, Microsoft unveiled their third generation Surface tablet, the Microsoft Surface Pro 3, during a special media event in New York. The Surface Pro 3 is the most powerful Windows tablet to date, easily capable of replacing most laptops and notebooks.
Microsoft Surface Pro 3 officially announced - Here's all you need to know
Today, Microsoft unveiled their third generation Surface tablet, the Microsoft Surface Pro 3, during a special media event in New York. The Surface Pro 3 is the most powerful Windows tablet to date, easily capable of replacing most laptops and notebooks.
Firstly you are presented with the solid construction that the Surface tablets are known for, and Microsoft is was not shy about dropping their brand new tablets in front of the event attendees, just to show how versatile the Surface can be. Additionally the device weighs only 800 grams, which makes it over 100 grams lighter than the previous model. Microsoft has even managed to make the tablet extremely thin at 9.1 millimeters. What's really impressive here is that Microsoft has made their newest tablet lighter and thinner, while giving it a larger 12 inch display. Despite being thinner, the Surface offers up to 9 hours of battery life.
Microsoft has upped the screen size to 12 inches on the Surface Pro 3, from the 10.6 inches on the previous model. The Surface Pro 3 has a 3:2 aspect Ratio, which Microsoft claims will give the user a more natural feel. It also gives you 6% more area than that on an 13-inch Macbook Air. The Surface Pro 3 display has a resolution of 2160 by 1440 pixels, which results in a 216 ppi pixel density.
As for its multimedia capabilities, the Microsoft Surface Pro 3 comes with two 5MP cameras - one in the front and one in the back - paired with front and back-facing microphones. The snappers can shoot 1080p video at 30 frames per second. Microsoft is also touting the tablet's upgraded front-facing speakers that are now 45% louder. The tablet also features a full-size USB 3.0 port for peripherals, a Mini DisplayPort for projecting to an external display, and a microSD card reader for expandable storage.
Microsoft has further improved on the kickstand of the Surface Pro 3, which features a friction-hinge that allows you to angle your tablet anywhere between zero and 150 degrees.
The larger Surface now comes with a larger click-in keyboard, which is available in five colors. Microsoft will also introduce a docking station for your Surface which will be available in the coming months.
Microsoft wants users to feel as comfortable as using a pen and paper when their use their Surface Pro 3. Because of this, their new tablets comes with a Pen (stylus) which gives you the most natural interaction. You can start writing on your Surface by just clicking the top of your pen and the OneNote app will be on and ready to take your notes. Since OneNote is available across all platforms (iOS, Android and Windows) your notes will instantly be synced to your devices through OneDrive.
The Surface Pro 3 will be powered by the latest 4th generation Intel Core series processors, with the most powerful model running a Core i7 with HD 4400 graphics.. Microsoft has managed to put Intel's most powerful chip into its new tablet and has even managed to keep in fanless, thus making it the thinnest Core i7 device ever. Obviously the most powerful variant comes at a cost, so you could opt for the cheaper models, with the Core i3 or Core i5 processors instead. To keep its cool even under heavy load, the Surface Pro 3 relies on a fanless cooling system and vents placed around its sides. Storage options are available from 64GB to 512GB, with memory configurations offering either 4GB or 8GB of RAM.
The Microsoft Surface Pro 3 will be available in the following configurations, at the following estimated retail price (USD)
- 4th gen Intel Core i3, 64 GB and 4 GB of RAM - $799
- 4th gen Intel Core i5, 128 GB and 4 GB of RAM - $999
- 4th gen Intel Core i5, 256 GB and 8 GB of RAM - $1,299
- 4th gen Intel Core i7, 256 GB and 8 GB of RAM - $1,549
- 4th gen Intel Core i7, 512 GB and 8 GB of RAM - $1,949