How the Surface Pro 3 Compares to the MacBook Air

In case you missed it, Microsoft just announced the latest member of its Surface tablet family, the Surface Pro 3.

Microsoft is dubbing the Pro 3 "a tablet that can replace your laptop," and positioning it against the thinnest, most portable notebook on the market — the MacBook Air. Throughout the Surface Pro 3 presentation, Microsoft took the time to compare its newest device against Apple's iconic portable computer.

So how do the two really stack up? This table the specs and features of the Surface Pro 3 and the mid-2014 MacBook Air. We focused primarily on the "laptop" qualities of the Surface Pro 3. Naturally, the MacBook Air lacks a touch screen and support for a Surface Pro Pen accessory, but here's how the rest of its features compare: Read more...