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Microsoft Surface 3 15" Touchscreen Laptop (Refurb): Ryzen 5, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD Expired

$370
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Newegg has Microsoft Surface 3 15" Touchscreen Laptop (Refurbished, PLR00001) for $369.99. Shipping is free.

new.techies via eBay has Microsoft Surface 3 15" Touchscreen Laptop (Refurbished, PLR00001) for $379. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member WittyMagic481 for finding this deal.

Specs:
  • 15" 2496 x 1664 PixelSense Touchscreen Display
  • AMD Ryzen 5 3580U 2.10GHz Processor
  • 8GB RAM
  • 128GB Solid State Drive
  • AMD Radeon Vega 9 Graphics
  • 802.11ac WiFi + Bluetooth 4.0
  • Windows 10 Home
  • Ports:
    • 1x USB-C
    • 1x Mini DisplayPort
    • 1x SD Card Reader

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Processor:
AMD Ryzen 5
Screen Size:
15 in
Graphics Processing Type:
Dedicated Graphics
Color:
Platinum
RAM Size:
8 GB
MPN:
PLR00001
SSD Capacity:
128 GB
Most Suitable For:
Casual Computing, Graphic Design, Gaming
GPU:
AMD Radeon Vega 9
Processor Speed:
2.10 GHz
Brand:
Microsoft
Series:
Surface Laptop 3
Type:
Notebook/Laptop
Release Year:
2019
Maximum Resolution:
2496 x 1664
Model:
Microsoft Surface Laptop
Connectivity:
USB-C, USB 3.1
Hard Drive Capacity:
128 GB
Operating System:
Windows 10
Features:
Touchscreen, Bluetooth, Built-in Webcam, Wi-Fi, Backlit Keyboard, Built-in Microphone
Storage Type:
SSD (Solid State Drive)

Certified - Refurbished:
Seller Notes:
"2 YEAR ALL-STATE WARRANTY INCLUDED. This Certified Refurbished product is tested and certified to look and work like new. The refurbishing process includes functionality testing, basic cleaning, inspection, and repackaging. The Surface ships with charger only, and will arrive in a original Microsoft Factory sealed box. Fully refurbished by Microsoft technicians to meet the performance specifications of new Microsoft products. Repackaged and sealed to meet Microsoft's stringent final inspection requirements."
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I went through 3 of this model over the winter ebay/Microsoft refurbished. One had a yellowish screen tint, one kept rebooting randomly, one had terrible light bleed from the keyboard. Those were all $580 at time. Lower you expectations and this will be a decent machine. The screen is the pony here.
Put refurb in the title, 'eh?
RAM not upgradable!

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pug_ster
06-23-2022 at 08:01 AM.
06-23-2022 at 08:01 AM.
Quote from Luigis3rdcousin :
Ryzen mobile can be overclocked or underclocked. Ryzen controller is pretty cool. The chip is 15w tdp typically. But they can vary between 15-25w. But what's cool about setting it to 15w is, it will be slightly slower but significantly cooler running. And more energy efficient
I don't think it would be that great because this cpu this is made in the 12nm process. Intel's 10th gen cpu's are comparable.
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06-23-2022 at 08:05 AM.
06-23-2022 at 08:05 AM.
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To be fair, R5 3580U is on Zen+ architecture, which was introduced back in 2018. Intel's 10th gen was introduced back in 2019 (AMD's Zen 2 was also introduced in 2019). So, you are basically comparing a year older architecture to Intel.

From Intel's 4th gen all the way to 9th gen, the incremental improvement was 2-5% in each generation; AMD was "asleep". Then AMD came out with the Zen (Ryzen) architecture, and things (both Intel and AMD) started to have 10%+ incremental improvement per generation. Maybe that's why you are hearing "if it's not new, it's garbage".
That makes sense thanks.

Any opinion on this posted deal vs this 3700U elitebook for $50 less? My thoughts are that it would mainly come down to: screen preference (15 vs 14) as well as touch, and feel of the surface vs upgradeability/repairability of the hp.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/154977668116#rpdCntId
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cnrv
06-23-2022 at 08:21 AM.
06-23-2022 at 08:21 AM.
According to versus.com the Intel I5 deal is better.

https://versus.com/en/amd-ryzen-5...-i5-1035g7
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06-23-2022 at 08:53 AM.
06-23-2022 at 08:53 AM.
Quote from cnrv :
According to versus.com the Intel I5 deal is better.

https://versus.com/en/amd-ryzen-5...-i5-1035g7 [versus.com]
This is a 15"
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06-23-2022 at 09:04 AM.
06-23-2022 at 09:04 AM.
Quote from sinai :
This is a 15"

Oh no, how come did I missed that? Already got the Intel one lol.

Is there any other difference? Both come with 2 years warranty
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06-23-2022 at 09:12 AM.
06-23-2022 at 09:12 AM.
Quote from ghostfreckle :
That info keeps getting left out of laptop "deals" recently. It's like posters are trying to catch people who aren't paying attention and just assume a new version of processor.

Oh look at this Ryzen, i7, i5, Nvidia laptop! Such a deal.

This junk old af.

It's also not $1000. Yes don't expect 5000 series Ryzen performance. But for the money, doesn't look like a bad deal.
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06-23-2022 at 09:37 AM.
06-23-2022 at 09:37 AM.
This is the best price on 15" Surface laptop since it's release. Just the 2 year warranty is worth like $100. I see 30 day easy returns, so try it out!

Surface laptop's have one of the best screens, 3:2 aspect ratio, software updates, good brand name for resale and likely to find replacement parts.
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06-23-2022 at 09:48 AM.
06-23-2022 at 09:48 AM.
This one says FHD . where as the Amazon deal 13.5 inch is QHD.
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06-23-2022 at 10:16 AM.
06-23-2022 at 10:16 AM.
Quote from cnrv :
Oh no, how come did I missed that? Already got the Intel one lol.

Is there any other difference? Both come with 2 years warranty
Ignoring screen size head to head is this one equivalent to the Intel one. I ordered that but can return it.
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06-23-2022 at 10:34 AM.
06-23-2022 at 10:34 AM.
Can anyone chime in about the performance between Ryzen 5 3580U(this cpu) vs i5-9300H? Looking at PassMark CPU mark, ryzen5 is 7520 and i5 is 7779. Any big difference in real life? I don't plan to game or do any kind of photoshop with this Surface Laptop. very similar benchmark score...

edit: wrong benchmark number.
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06-23-2022 at 11:04 AM.
06-23-2022 at 11:04 AM.
Quote from cnrv :
Oh no, how come did I missed that? Already got the Intel one lol.

Is there any other difference? Both come with 2 years warranty
One thing I prefer on this 15" one is the keyboard surface is aluminum vs. the cloth-like Alcantara surface of the 13.5". While some people like the alcantara surface, others say it doesn't wear well and gets dirty and grimy/stained with age. There's a lot of debate about this Alcantara surface you can find if you google around. I prefer the all metal myself.
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06-23-2022 at 11:05 AM.
06-23-2022 at 11:05 AM.
Quote from SensibleAction6078 :
It's also not $1000. Yes don't expect 5000 series Ryzen performance. But for the money, doesn't look like a bad deal.

Actually, this looks like a fantastic deal. obviously, if you're in this price range you're not looking for the best of the best. this is a great config and hardware setup as a basic machine imo
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06-23-2022 at 11:12 AM.
06-23-2022 at 11:12 AM.
Quote from WittyMagic481 :
One thing I prefer on this 15" one is the keyboard surface is aluminum vs. the cloth-like Alcantara surface of the 13.5". While some people like the alcantara surface, others say it doesn't wear well and gets dirty and grimy/stained with age. There's a lot of debate about this Alcantara surface you can find if you google around. I prefer the all metal myself.

U think the AMD one will be noticable slower than the Intel one?

I also have a HP docking station. I'm courious to know if it will be compatible with it.
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06-23-2022 at 11:17 AM.

Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank picframe

06-23-2022 at 11:17 AM.
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Can anyone chime in about the performance between Ryzen 5 3580U(this cpu) vs i5-9300H? Looking at PassMark CPU mark, ryzen5 is 7520 and i5 is 8938. Any big difference in real life? I don't plan to game or do any kind of photoshop with this Surface Laptop. This laptop checks all my build quality, screen, and price requirements, just not sure about the performance.
I really don't think one tell/ feel the different between those 2 on daily basis, if rest of HW/SW equal.

12nm vs 14nm / TPD15W vs 45W ( battery power consumption ) / Radeon RX Vega 9 vs HD630 are all very "negotialble". QA should be pending on manufactures, not CPU itself per se.... I have both SL1 and SL3, I honestly don't have any issue with them, consider my SL1 is really old..


p.s. about alcantara surface is quite comfortable, wear and tears? hmm... it really depends on personal hygiene... my 5 years old SL1 ( grey one ) is literally same condition as my 2 year old SL3 ( Blue one )
https://postimg.cc/gallery/YFgN5zM


pps: if you have the 15" SL3 AMD version, in mint condition and want to trade for mint 13.5" SL3 Intel i5-1035g7 / 8gb/256gb, also happen to live around Redmond WA area, msg me! Smilie
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06-23-2022 at 02:09 PM.
06-23-2022 at 02:09 PM.
Quote from picframe :
I really don't think one tell/ feel the different between those 2 on daily basis, if rest of HW/SW equal.

12nm vs 14nm / TPD15W vs 45W ( battery power consumption ) / Radeon RX Vega 9 vs HD630 are all very "negotialble". QA should be pending on manufactures, not CPU itself per se.... I have both SL1 and SL3, I honestly don't have any issue with them, consider my SL1 is really old..


p.s. about alcantara surface is quite comfortable, wear and tears? hmm... it really depends on personal hygiene... my 5 years old SL1 ( grey one ) is literally same condition as my 2 year old SL3 ( Blue one )
https://postimg.cc/gallery/YFgN5zM


pps: if you have the 15" SL3 AMD version, in mint condition and want to trade for mint 13.5" SL3 Intel i5-1035g7 / 8gb/256gb, also happen to live around Redmond WA area, msg me! Smilie

You should be Mr.NeverSweatyPalm 😎. I'm gonna ruin the Alcantara palm rest in a year.

Thanks for the info. I want to jump on this deal but my Legion y540 (i5 9300H) has been treating me well so far, can't justify getting another laptop. Oh, did I say I already have a work laptop AND another portable laptop just cuz......
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