The Microsoft Surface 3 has been crowned the Computing Product of the Year at the 2015 TrustedReviews Awards.
A versatile tablet/laptop hybrid with an impressive battery life, the Surface 3 edged out the Dell XPS 13 and the Macbook Pro 2015 to claim this year’s computing accolade.
Microsoft’s device received praise for its responsive 10.8-inch screen and for managing to offer a paired-down version of the larger Surface Pro 3 without compromising on quality.
Related: TrustedReviews Awards 2015
“This was a very close category with Dell and Apple offering some great devices,” said TrustedReviews Editor Evan Kypreos.
“But Microsoft managed to offer a hybrid device that featured all the best parts of both a laptop and a tablet, and at an affordable price.”
Commenting on the key features which swung it for Microsoft he said: “The Surface 3 is so versatile, runs the full version of Windows, and the kickstand means you can use it comfortably in any situation.”
“With the Surface 3, Microsoft managed to fill a gap between tablets and laptops by offering a product that combined the best elements of both, and it was this that earned the title of Computing Product of the Year.”
Check out the other winners at the 2015 TrustedReviews Awards
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