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doing so, though, you may want to check out the Surface Pro 7 or Surface Go
instead. They’re tablets, not laptops, which makes them more conducive to pen
input since you can hold them to avoid the annoying bouncing screen that
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Above the display is a webcam with an IR sensor that lets you log in to your
Windows 10 account using facial recognition. That’s the only way you can log
in without typing a PIN or password, since the Surface Laptop 3 lacks a
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NOW ARRIVING: USB TYPE-C
The input/output port selection has always been one of the Surface Laptop’s key
weaknesses, and while the situation has slightly improved with the third
generation, it’s still far from ideal.
The Surface Laptop 3 has a USB Type-C port, unlike its predecessors, which
makes connecting to the latest external drives and phone-charging cables more
convenient. You also get a USB Type-A port, headphone jack, and Surface
Connect port. The last is for connecting to an optional Surface Dock ($200).
That peripheral adds a gigabit Ethernet port, four USB 3.0 ports, and an audio
output to the mix. The dock’s video output is in the form of two mini
DisplayPort connectors, which means you’ll still need an adapter or special
cable to connect to most external monitors.