Microsoft announces Surface Go, a compact 2-in-1 Windows device!

Microsoft just announced a compact and more affordable version of the popular Surface for the education market. They dubbed it as the Surface Go.

Meet Surface Go

The Microsoft Surface Go is a premium looking 10-inch 2-in-1 tablet/laptop with 1800 x 1200 resolution and decent specs inside. It could go head-to-head with the Apple iPad Pro and other compact computers.

Surface Go Type Covers, pen, and mouse are sold separately

Inside, it is powered by Pentium Gold 4415Y processor paired with at least 4GB RAM up to 8GB RAM. It also has several storage options from 64GB, 128GB, and 256GB. Only the 64GB model has the slower eMMc drive. All are expandable via microSDXC card slot.

Microsoft also claimed that it has up to 9 hours of battery life. Not bad if true!

Interestingly, it will feature an 8MP back camera, 5MP selfie shooter, and Surface Connect magnetic charging and dock port.

It will also have a USB 3.1 Type-C port. Initially, it will be WiFi only model, but Microsoft promised an LTE variant in the future. The LTE variant will come with 256GB SSD storage as well.

It will boot with Windows 10 S (for business and education) with an option to switch to a regular Windows 10 at no cost.

It measures at 8.3 mm slim and 1.15 pounds light.

The Surface Go is now available for pre-order in the US and will go on sale on August 2.

Price starts at USD 399 or around PHP 21.3K.

Unfortunately, it won't be available here in the Philippines for now. The Surface Go Type Covers, mouse, and pen are sold separately.

Source: Betanews