Don't laugh when I say I'm using Surface 3 for my daily programming work, emails, note-taking & home consumption.

As my previous SP1 was broken beyond repair, I bought Surface 3 (S3) with heavy discount (using Harvey Norman's extended warranty). In fact I spent < 1.5K for S3, Type Cover 2, Surface Pen & new extended warranty. Great deal.

Didn't want to go all out for SP4 (or even SP3) as I'm getting a new laptop (from my company).

This S3 will be my secondary device once my company bought me a new laptop. In the meantime, it works very well.

Go for SP4 if u can afford it but if u can't, S3 is also good enough.

Depends on your budget & usage. What kind of multi-tasking do you plan to do?

Yes, Surface 3 charging is slow (5+ hours) due to Micro-USB charging limit. You can charge much faster using the dock but I don't think it's worth RM600.

Anyone here use tempered glass screen protector? If yes, do you find any problem with touch / pen accuracy?

I'm using Photoshop CC regularly on Surface 3. Photoshop loads around 15-20 seconds. Overall experience not bad.

I'm scared of not using any screen protector on my Surface 3, but I have other concerns if I use it:

1. Might reduce pen accuracy.
2. Might reduce display accuracy. Surface 3 has one of the most accurate factory-calibrated display ever and I'm afraid putting screen protector will reduce that.

4GB

I'm getting 5-6 hours out of my Surface 3. This is with brightness set to 45%. In case I need more, I can always use my Xiaomi 16000 MAh powerbank to get another 6-8 hours.

Had exactly the same problem. My SP1 power button is "sticky" and had to push really hard. Sent to Harvey Norman's extended warranty, and they found out the motherboard is un-repairable, so I'm entitled for a replacement. As SP1 is no longer sold, they gave me a voucher amount of my original SP1 value. Used that voucher to get a new Surface 3 at very cheap price. I don't need SP4 as I already had a company laptop.

Just call Harvey Norman extended warranty and they will guide you:

http://www.harveynorman.com.my/customer-se...d-warranty.html