Can the Surface Pro 3 Crush the MacBook Air?

Microsoft announced the latest member of the Surface family, the Surface Pro 3, on Tuesday. Unlike past Surface tablets, Microsoft isn't pitting the Surface Pro 3 against the iPad — instead, it's targeting the MacBook Air.

We've already compared the Surface Pro 3 to the MacBook Air in terms of raw specs, but how do the two devices stack up in person? Moreover, is the Surface Pro 3 a tablet that can replace your laptop? Or is it still stuck somewhere in device purgatory?

The good news for Microsoft: It appears the third time is the charm. On its third Surface Pro iteration, Microsoft has finally managed to craft a device that can act as a laptop without feeling like an impostor. That doesn't mean there aren't compromises (contrary to Microsoft's messaging, there certainly are), but those compromises no longer supersede the advantages. In short, the Surface Pro 3 finally seems like a fully realized device. Read more...