Microsoft annouces the new Surface Pro 3 with a 12″ screen

At its “small gathering” event in New York City today, Microsoft announced the Surface Pro 3.

“We want to build experiences that bring together all the capabilities of our company,” Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella said on stage. “Today is a major milestone on that journey. It starts with dreaming the impossible. Can we design a device that combines the best of a tablet and laptop?”

Clearly Microsoft thinks it has achieved that goal. Or, at least, it is constantly pushing closer and closer towards achieving that goal.

It’s worth noting that Microsoft unveiled the Surface 2 and Surface Pro 2 just eight months ago. At the time, the Surface line was reduced to $449 while the Surface Pro remained at $899.