Surface 3 cuts the price, keeps the killer keyboard

Surface 3 cuts the price, keeps the killer keyboard 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 PreviousNext March 31, 2015 6:02 AM PDT In a crowded field of hybrid computers combining elements of laptops and tablets, Microsoft's Surface Pro 3 still stands out as a prime example of inventive design and expert engineering. But, starting at $799/AU$979 (and...

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Apple's iPad turns 5

Apple's iPad turns 5: Where does it go from here? The iconic tablet was a phenomenon out of the gate, but with sales slowing, the iPad finds itself at a crossroads on the fifth anniversary of its original launch. The iPad Air 2 is Apple's latest flagship tablet, but the device hasn't done much to bolster slumping sales.Sarah Tew/CNET When Steve Jobs showed off what he called...

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No download needed: The rise of SMS-based 'apps'

No download needed: The rise of SMS-based 'apps' Apps aren't going anywhere, but lately more companies are offering services through text messaging. Here's what you need to know. Josh Miller/CNET Before Messenger, WhatsApp and Snapchat, texting was the number one way to communicate, and according to the developers behind a new wave of apps, texting...

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