Comparison of 3 tablets. Microsoft Surface Pro, Samsung Galaxy Tab S3, and Apple iPad Pro.

1. Device Comparison

2. Microsoft Surface Pro
Best Buy. (2018, 5 16). Best Buy. Retrieved from Best Buy Web Site: https://www.bestbuy.com/site/microsoft-surface-pro-12-3-
touch-screen-intel-core-i7-16gb-memory-512gb-solid-state-drive-latest-model-silver/5855929.p?skuId=5855929

3. Microsoft Surface Pro
 This is Microsoft’s top of the line tablet.
 It is pricey starting out at $2,199 for the model I reviewed, but well worth the
money.
 This model does not come with a Surface pen but it is available for $99.
 It’s a little lighter than its predecessor and has a fanless design.
 This particular model has 16GB of RAM and a big 512GB SSD.
 There are i7 models starting at $799 for the 128GB SSD going all the way up to
$2699 for the 1TB SSD.

4. Microsoft Surface Pro
 Stay online wherever you are with Surface Pro, now available with LTE
Advanced.
 Simply buy, activate, and insert a removable SIM card from your mobile
provider or a Microsoft Store.
 You can also buy data from select carriers for the embedded SIM.
 Bring your ideas to life on the high-resolution PixelSense display with a
stuning screen that responds to your touch.
 Updated design with softer, rounded corners is ultra-portable and even easier
to hold and fit in your bag.
 Surface Pro gives you the power to do what you want on the go, with 50%
more battery life than Surface Pro 4.
 The updated battery now offers 13.5 hours of video playback.
 One thing they could have included in the new design is ports for USB-C.

5. Samsung Galaxy Tab S3
Best Buy corporation. (2018, 5 16). Best Buy corporation. Retrieved from Best Buy Corporation Web
Site: https://www.bestbuy.com/site/samsung-galaxy-tab-s3-9-7-32gb-
black/5749903.p?skuId=5749903

6. Samsung Galaxy Tab S3
 The Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 that I reviewed has 4GB RAM and 32GB of storage
space.
 It costs $549.99.
 They also have another model that has 128GB of storage for $649.99.
 It uses Android 7.0 Nougat for its operating system.
 It's the first HDR-ready tablet.
 HDR stands for high dynamic range, which offers better contrast and color
range compared to regular HD.
 Unlike the Microsoft Surface Pro the Galaxy Tab S3 comes with a stylus pen.

7. Samsung Galaxy Tab S3
 It has four speakers, featuring AKG by Harman Kardon, which complement the
excellent video.
 It has a 5.0MP front camera and 13.0MP autofocus rear camera.
 Samsung claims the battery can last for up to 12 hours.
 One thing I found interesting is that it is energy star certified.
 It has expandable memory up to 400GB.
 The tablet offers a USB-C outlet and has a fast charge feature.
 Unlike other tablets that are made of plastic or aluminum the Tab S3 is made
entirely out of glass.
 The only negative thing I read was when you disconnect the unit from the
keyboard sometimes the tablet keyboard wouldn’t show up.
 The Tab S3 had really good reviews on bestbuy.com.
 There were 1,689 reviews done for an overall rating of 4.7 out 5.

8. Apple iPad Pro
Best Buy corporation. (2018, 5 16). Best Buy corporation. Retrieved from Best Buy Corporation Web Site:
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/apple-10-5-inch-ipad-pro-latest-model-with-wi-fi-64gb-
silver/9093105.p?skuId=9093105

9. Apple iPad Pro
 This model has a 10.5-inch display and 64GB of storage and costs $649.99.
 The most expensive 10.5-inch model they have comes with 512GB of storage
for $949.
 Apple claims this tablet has the world’s most advanced display.
 The iPad Pro Retina display features ProMotion technology, with support for a
120Hz refresh rate.
 The operating system for this tablet is iOS 11.

10. Apple iPad Pro
 It has a battery life of 10 hours, which is lower than their competitors.
 The A10X Fusion chip makes complex tasks like working with two apps at
once, retouching high-resolution photos, or playing games feel effortless.
 It can support up to 866Mbps of Wi-Fi speed.
 It has a 12MP camera and a 7MP FaceTime HD camera.
 The fact that the tablet only weighs one pound makes it easy to carry around.
 The CPU speed is 30% faster than the previous generation and the graphics
speed is 40% faster than the previous generation.
 This model has 4 speakers, which is comparable to the Galaxy Tab S3.
 It has 2,519 surveys that were done on bestbuy.com and it has an overall
rating of 4.9 out of 5.

11. Works Cited
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https://www.apple.com/ipad-pro/
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silver/9093105.p?skuId=9093105
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https://www.cnet.com/products/apple-ipad-pro-10-5-inch-2017/review/
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 Samsung Corporation. (2018, 5 16). Samsung Corporation. Retrieved from Samsung Corporation Web
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 Microsoft Corporation. (2018, 5 16). Microsoft Corporation. Retrieved from Microsoft Corporation
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