Microsoft’s new Surface Pro 3 is now available for pre-order

Microsoft’s intimate Surface event didn’t reveal the smaller tablet many expected, instead it went much bigger. In an attempt to capitalize on early buzz for its new super-thin 12-inch slate, the company today opened pre-orders for the Surface Pro 3, Surface Pro Type Cover and Surface Pen in 22 countries worldwide. The Core i7 Surface Pro 3 is now available on the Microsoft Store in both 256GB and 512GB variants, starting at $1,5499 with an estimated August 31st ship date. 

Microsoft’s new Surface Pro 3 could finally be a laptop replacement that really works—but you can find out for yourself by pre-ordering one right now. The Surface Pro 3 is now available for pre-order—along with the Surface Pro Type Cover and Surface Pen—in 22 countries worldwide. The Core i7 Surface Pro 3 is available in both 256GB and 512GB variants for $1,550 and $1,950 respectively; the i5 version with 128GB or 256GB for $1,000 and $1,300; and the base model i3 device with 64GB for $800. While the i7 and i3 versions aren’t due to ship until the end of August, the i5 models should be despatched by June 20th. So, if you’re desperate to get your hands on the new device, your spec decision may just have been made for you.