Microsoft Surface Pro 3 (256 GB, Intel Core i7) (Renewed)

Perfect computer to pair with a vinyl cutter. I love being able to draw directly on the screen and then send file via USB to my vinyl plotter. I do not have to use a separate computer to run the plotter and draw on an iPad. My first art on the surface was to make a wrap for the back. Worked perfect. It is now the Workhorse for my shop. The Surface Pro 3 works perfect and cost a lot less than a Surface Pro 4!

First off the actual surface is an amazing product and exactly what I need for what I do. The problem is the refurbished surface that I received apparently came from a business and had previously been registered with Microsoft. So I was unable to register the device. The real issue is the charging port failed and the one note software has a major glitch, so Microsoft was going to send me another unit. Problem is it could not not registered so in there eyes it like I don't own the device and trying to deal with the business tech support when I am not a business and f*** ridiculous and I have gotten no where. Trying to talk on the phone is next impossible, language barrier, unfortunately I speak English. The one not issue is pretty well documented on the internet help forums and Microsoft seems to just be ignoring it, so one note is useless if you plan to share your notes with anyone. The charging port is a major issue, It occurs on the female end of the actual computer, I have the standard charger, the docking station and a car charger, it occurs on all the devices, if the cord is not positioned perfect, it will not charge and is getting worse, at one point the device will stop working and I will be out 1200 for the computer. Here is a video I did of it https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UpOuXcmX5mw Do not buy refurbished surface.

I love this thing. It is SO much faster than my old Core i5 unit its ridiculous. Being a movie and music lover, I was initially worried about the limited amount of storage on the unit so, with my budget, I bought the unit with 256 GB of storage. I had never really used microSDs before, but Walmart was clearing out their Samsung EVO 64 GB units for $20 a pop, so I bought some. I found I could store about 30 movies or my ENTIRE music collection (about 55 GB) on one. Since the unit has a nicely tucked away reader, I just slip whichever microSD I want at the moment into it and am a happy camper. My only complaint is the kickstand. It works well for its full out setting in landscape mode, but for any other position, I'm forever trying to figure out how to support it. It's not particularly heavy, so I will generally just hold it in place, but it would be nice to have a few more options in this respect without adding bulk to the unit by encasing it in a cover of some sort. In short, (I know... too late), if you can afford the price tag, I would recommend this to everyone. It is exceptional!

I'd actually rather give this a 4.5, but it isn't an option. I'm sticking it in the system as a 4, because it certainly wasn't perfect but it is quite good. I actually got two of these at the same time. One of them appears brand new. Zero signs of wear on the casing, screen, or power adapter. The other one has some minor scuffs along the edge of the unit; nothing at all bad of that would hamper functionality. The scuffs are cosmetic only, and are minor to the point that you'd have to pick the unit up and inspect it to notice. They are not visible at normal operating distances (at least to me, your eyesight may vary). My only real complaint is that they didn't come with a pen. I'm not taking a star away because it was in the item description and I missed it. I think it would be better to pull the "except pen" part out of the general description about accessories, but that's just me. Making a note of it in the review so that anyone else who isn't detail-oriented with the bullet points of the description can see it. Haven't had a lot of time to work with these particular units yet, but I have other SP3's at work and they're all solid units. This one is a great price for a system that is not too terribly dissimilar to the most recent versions. Pay ~50% less, get ~90% of the performance. It's a solid trade-off and one I would recommend to people who want a good 2-in-1 system who either don't need the absolute top performance category or who don't have the budget for it.

I already have the Surface 3, and I gave that to my daughter. This Surface Pro with the i7 and 8GB of RAM is just brilliant. The difference in speed and processing power is amazing. I was going to order the i5, as my computers at home are all i5 but I decided to go with the i7 on this one. I'm sure the i5 would have been just as good. I was skeptical about getting a refurbished unit. I'm happy with the decision so far. No issues at all. There was a little issue with windows 10 email. It would close as soon as you opened it. I checked online and did the windows update as was recommended and that fixed the issue. I must say I'm very happy with the purchase. Especially since I have Prime and it arrived on Sunday!....lol

Battery doesn't charge or sometimes it's not detected. I can troubleshoot it and get it to work, but I don't have a an hour to do that every few weeks. I need to be able to walk around while using it so plugged in all the time not an option. Otherwise, the tablet has very little wear and tear (some scratches on the back/lid). It works great. Connectivity quickly. Speed is great. Screen size is great. Image is crisp and clear. If you can use it sitting at a desk plugged in all the time, this is a great product.

I absolutely love my Surface Pro 3. I am a professional artist with a limited budget and this machine was a hefty investment for me. I am happy to say that it was worth every penny. This tablet has plenty of processing power to run Photoshop and other graphics intensive programs smoothly and easily. The pen interface is intuitive and comfortable. I can even rest my hand on the screen while I draw! With just a few tweaks to out of the box settings this tablet has taking over from my Wacom Cintiq tablet as my preferred drawing surface. I purchased a keyboard stand and frankly NEVER use the tablet without it. That is the only major complaint, that the keyboard stand should be included. I was nervous about purchasing a refurbished tablet, but my Surface Pro 3 exceeded my expectations for about a week. Then a tiny nick in the screen bloomed into a hairline crack across the screen. No drop, nothing...the machine was just sitting on my desk and all of a sudden a crack appeared. Amazon has a really excellent return policy and I fully intend to replace this tablet with another Surface Pro 3 as soon I get my refund for this one. Just, maybe a new one this time instead of a refurb.

I was a little worried about buying this refurbished after reading some of the reviews on here, but the price was an amazing deal so I decided to take the chance. I'm glad I did! My surface arrived in great condition, minus a small scuff on one of the edges, its not noticeable unless you're really looking for it, and my type cover covers it anyway so its a non issue. It does require updates when you get it, and those took me most of a day to get them all downloaded and installed, but I didn't run into any problems with those. I've been using it for about a week now and haven't noticed any software or battery issues that some people have had issues with, I'll update this review if I start having any issues. Very happy with this purchase.