At first view, the 1.15-pound (0.52 kg) Surface Go looks like a Surface Pro that has been shrunk by 2.3 inches across the diagonal. This is mostly true, even with the excellent kickstand. But it’s clear that Microsoft put some design work into this version, making it accessible to more people, especially students. Microsoft has given the Surface Go rounded corners and sides, which is a big clue about who it is made for. Instead of the sharp, angled edges of the Surface Pro, this form of the Surface has rounder, softer edges that help it stand out.
Aside from that, this gadget is mostly the same as its predecessors, but it is smaller. The great hinge is back and can bend almost 180 degrees, just like before. This makes this device a great digital canvas for writing and taking notes. Even though the Surface Go is smaller, Microsoft was still able to fit a USB-C port and a microSD card reader into it. The new iPad doesn’t have either of these. This means that not only can this tablet’s storage be expanded, but it also has two ways to hard-wire a dock and add more screens, unlike the iPad, which only has one way. This is made possible by the Surface Connect port, which has been around for a long time.
Specifications
- CPU: 1.6GHz Intel Pentium Gold 4415Y (dual-core, 2MB cache)
- Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 615
- RAM: 8GB LPDDR3 (1,866MHz)
- Screen: 10-inch, 1,800 x 1,200 (217 ppi; 3:2 aspect ratio) PixelSense touch display
- Storage: 128GB SSD
- Ports: 1 x USB-C 3.1, MicroSDXC card reader, Surface Connect port, headset jack
- Connectivity: IEEE 802.11ac Wi-Fi; Bluetooth 4.1; LTE optional
- Cameras: 5MP (1080p video) front-facing webcam (Windows Hello face login); 8MP (1080p video) rear-facing autofocus camera
- Weight: 1.15 pounds (0.52kg)
- Size: 9.6 x 6.9 x 0.33 inches (245 x 175 x 8.3mm; W x D x H)
Where to get Microsoft Surface Go Laptop?
The new Type Cover is clearly smaller, but Microsoft has managed to fit full-sized keys (with more pronounced curves) into a smaller space and add a glass trackpad that is deeper than the Surface Pro’s. Overall, the Type Cover feels just as quick as it did before. We would say “only smaller,” but typing doesn’t feel that much tighter.
Still, you’ll have to get used to typing a little more closely, especially when the device is on your lap. The keys are closer together than on most keyboards, which changes where your fingers naturally rest so that you can keep your middle fingers on the F and J keys. Aside from that, typing on the Surface Go is much easier than on other 10-inch devices, which is a good thing. For what it’s worth, the iPad Smart Keyboard has weird, completely round keys and no touchscreen because iOS doesn’t let you use a mouse.