At 1.76 pounds, the Microsoft Surface Pro 3 is an incredibly light and airy tablet, despite its 12-inch (on the diagonal) screen. If you’re browsing online, it has a battery life of up to 9 hours, and it can last even longer than that in productivity mode. With front- and rear-facing cameras, you can take HD pictures of anything you want, wherever you happen to be.

Unlike some other tablets, the Microsoft Surface Pro 3 can run mobile apps, web apps, desktop programs, and the whole Microsoft Office suite. When you see how powerful it is – and how long its battery lasts in comparison with some laptops – you’ll seriously consider buying a Surface Pro 3 and throwing away your laptop, altogether.

Along with its copious processing power, it also has a lot of versatility in its ergonomics and in how you use it. With its built-in adjustable kickstand, you can position it at a number of different angles, and with a full-sized USB 3.0 port, you can connect any number of peripherals, including a keyboard. You can also use a wireless Bluetooth keyboard and leave your USB port open for other accessories.

In a flash, you can go from using your tablet as a laptop to editing and marking up documents in OneNote or creating pieces of digital art with a Surface Pen. Then you can sit back and watch a movie or play any number of games. The sky is truly the limit with the Surface Pro 3.

The Surface Pro 3 out-performs many tablets and laptops, including the MacBook Air, which is heavier, does not have a multi-touch display or touchscreen, and, of course, does not have a detachable keyboard, either. Why not choose the device that has the power and versatility of a laptop with all of the convenience of a lightweight tablet?