In essence, the Surface 3 is a thinner, lighter, smaller and cheaper version of the Surface Pro 3. It has a 10.8-inch screen and weighs just 887g with the keyboard attached (622g without), but it's less powerful than many of the laptops it aims to replace. It's kind of awkward on your lap and you'd struggle to recommend it to a friend without pointing out how 'different' it is. It's complicated.

That doesn't sound like a ringing endorsement, but the Surface 3 is more than the sum of its parts. Its Intel Atom processor is competent rather than fast and its battery doesn’t last quite as long as laptops like the Asus Zenbook UX305, but it's charming, versatile and – like a good camera – it makes you want to use it. And, unlike the Surface RT it replaces, it runs on a proper version of Windows, so it's actually useful.

Microsoft has taken a long time to get the tablet right, but the Surface 3 is the one. A smaller, lighter and cheaper version of the Pro, the Surface 3 strikes a great balance between portability, performance and versatility. It's big for a tablet, but not too big, and it's just big enough to replace a laptop comfortably.

The screen is excellent and the battery will last long enough to get you through most days. Most importantly, it now runs a proper version of Windows, so it isn't so reliant on the sparse collection of Windows Store apps.

The built-in kickstand has three angles that are just right, while the keyboard (sold separately) is nice to type on. This isn't the fastest machine around, but it gets the job done most of the time and it's a joy to use on the go. You also have the option to use a Surface Pen for typing, though that's another optional extra.

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