Originally Posted by
Need
If the $800 is for the i5 or i7 with at least 128GB SSD and 8GB RAM, it would be okay I think. But more likely it would be a i3, 4GB RAM and 64GB SSD. It is an $800 2lb ultrabook without the keyboard. Now if they will price the i7, 8GB, 512GB SSD with keyboard under $1000, it would be very attractive.
This is the pricing structure that seems likely:
http://www.zdnet.com/surface-pro-3-pricing-7000029677/
A 13" rMBP is cheaper, though of course it doesn't include Office. If I was in the market for something at the i7, 8 GB, 512 GB SSD range, that's where I'd be looking or even some of other Windows laptops.