Despite it's practical and innovative approach to portable computing, Microsoft Surface didn't fared very well against Apple iPad. However, with the new Surface Pro 3 Microsoft seems to have hit the right spot by offering a impressive, power-packed, feature-rich tablet which can replace your laptop. Equipped with a 12” 2160 x 1440 Multi-touch HD display, choice of 4th generation Intel® Core™ i3/i5/i7 CPU and the power of Windows 8.1 Pro - Surface Pro 3 definitely has all the guts to be a laptop and tablet in a lightweight, versatile form. Do watch the video posted ahead.

Microsoft has finally unveiled it's own branded Windows 8 and Windows RT operating-system powered tablet computer named "Surface".

Positioned as an long-awaited alternative and evolution to the current generation of Apple iPad, Android and Blackberry tablets - this tablet definitely seems to be "The gadget of the future", specially with it's new style, kickstand and magnetic physical keyboard bridging the gap between current tablets, laptops and desktop computers.

Specifications, features, high-resolution images and an awesome video introducing users to "Surface" are posted after the jump.