This weekend I have been testing out the Microsoft Surface Go. The model tested is the basic with a 1.6GHz Intel Pentium 4415Y. There’s a choice of 4GB of RAM with 64GB of storage or double each if you pay more. The price for the model tested will be £379. This review is based on my views and although giving the Microsoft Surface Go this does not effect my review.
It’s a smaller 10-inch Surface, which makes it a really compelling laptop-tablet hybrid for folks who don’t want an iPad and who still want the full power of Windows. You might want to consider Microsoft’s larger Surface Pro instead, though.
This model doesn’t include a keyboard, you just get the tablet. Also, that’s for a very basic entry-level model with 4 GB of RAM and just 64 GB of storage. Most people who are going to be running multiple programs at once are probably going to want to upgrade to the next model up, the Surface Go with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage. I think most people should buy that model if you are going to buy the Microsoft Surface Go.
The Surface Go is smaller than the Microsoft Surface Pro but even the 12.3-inch Surface Pro is a really good on-the-go computer. I’ve never complained about the weight or size of it; it’s much more convenient than even my work-issued Dell laptop for work on the road. Plus, there’s a bit more room on the Surface Pro keyboard than there is on the miniaturized Surface Go.
Right now, if I was ordering a new Surface laptop, I’d go with the Surface Pro and keyboard bundle Microsoft is offering. You just get so much more for the price, and I think it’s worth the extra over what you’d pay for midrange Surface Go as right now there is no bundle offer.
Microsoft Surface Go
PROS – Quality build. Small, lightweight design. Low price of entry to the Surface line. Good potential for education use.
CONS – Under some circumstances, some lag outputting to external display. Narrow size for on-lap use. No standard USB ports.
BOTTOM LINE – The Surface Go is an intriguing low-cost detachable for travellers, education buyers, and others who want to launch into Microsoft’s well-made, attractive Surface 2-in-1s on a tight budget.
We will be launching our first computation to win this Microsoft Surface Go on 22nd August. Details to follow
