The new Surface Pro 3 tablet unveiled by Microsoft last week is, as per reports raving about the device, a Microsoft masterwork which has effectively helped the company get an optimistic look from investors and critics.

Marking a monumental grade over the earlier versions of the Surface tablet, the new Surface Pro 3 is essentially a tablet-laptop hybrid --- it is a big, touch-screen tablet as well as a Windows PC which is capable of running apps as well as standard desktop programs.

Sheathed in a slim and sleek case, the new 1.8-pound Surface Pro 3 tablet boasts upgraded hardware as compared to its predecessors. In addition, the device also features the recent enhancements which Microsoft has made to its Window 8 operating system; thereby marking a dramatic improvement in looks, feel and usability.

According to the reports based on hands-on experience of the new Surface Pro 3, the versatile device is a state-of-the-art '2 in 1' PC --- an attractive tablet and a decent laptop. The Surface Pro 3 features a bright and crisp high-definition screen, and running programs on the device feels both fast and smooth.

Moreover, the Surface Pro 3 tablet is also an affordable device; with its base model priced at only $799 --- that is, $100 less than the entry-level version of the last year-launch Surface Pro 2 model.