Review on 💻 Microsoft Surface Go (Intel Pentium Gold, 8GB RAM, 128GB Storage) (MCZ-00001) by Shane Popo

EDIT 08/18/18. So it's been almost a week since I got my Surface Go. I still love it but I'm starting to see the limitations of this device. The limits relate to Windows 10, not the hardware itself. And I think those limits are very small - small enough to keep my rating at 5 stars. I have a feeling these small issues can be fixed or fixed with software updates and I'm fine with that. The device is still great, but Windows 10 needs a little tweaking to make the device better - that's all I can say. I personally think the problem here is that Windows 10 was not designed for mobile devices. It's still intended for devices that are meant to be placed on a desk or desk and aren't as portable as a PC. The Surface Go is great because it's portable, but it could be better. To do this, Microsoft needs to customize Windows 10 to make mobile devices like the Surface Go work the way a mobile device should work. For example, right now I can't listen to music or podcasts with the screen off. I can do this with my iPhone or iPad. But I have to take care of my Surface Go just like I have to take care of my computer at home. I need to sit down and make sure my Surface Go stays awake. Sure I could mess with the power management settings, but why would I? The competition doesn't ask it of me. Microsoft has to comply. Many mobile devices have widgets or other controls that can be accessed without unlocking the device. I think Microsoft needs to align that with Windows 10 as well. They also need widgets that can be accessed without having to unlock the device. Just very basic controls - turning Wi-Fi on or off (actually, it's not such a bummer for Apple to disable Wi-Fi for a day) and basic audio controls. In conclusion: Windows applications must be optimized in such a way that the user can use the programs with impunity. without a pen or keyboard. Along with the Surface Go, I have an Ockel Sirius A, which I got through an Indiegogo campaign earlier this year - it has a screen about the same size as a regular phablet and runs Windows 10. A stylus, mouse or trackpad is definitely a must if you want to work with it, even if you connect a large monitor to Sirius A. I understand that Windows 10 just wasn't made for such a small screen. But I don't think there's any justification for a device like the Surface Go that has a screen of around 10.5 inches? How is the iPad? And on the iPad, users should be able to use apps on this tablet without needing a stylus or trackpad. But I can't say that about the Surface Go. Some of these symbols, e.g. B. the icons in the taskbar, or some of the buttons or drop-down menus that I've seen in iTunes, such as B. two examples are still too small to select them with your finger. You still need a pen/mouse/trackpad to use Surface Go as-is. And of course, you can play around with the display settings on the Surface Go to fix the problem. But why should I do that when competitors don't require it from me and applications on competitors' devices work fine without additional hardware? Microsoft is making progress when it comes to mobile devices, but it still has room to grow to keep up with the competition. INITIAL REVIEW: I just received my Surface G. yesterday and I have to say - it's a really good device. I love it. I plan to use the Surface Go as a workhorse. I write and work with spreadsheets a lot, so basically I'll do that on the Surface Go. I also have iTunes - I'm loading a few albums in right now - and I'm downloading a few Netflix shows to watch later. The Surface Go handles all of this very well, and I plan to leave it in S mode just to see how far I can go with this device. Word and Excel documents along with iTunes and Netflix are pretty much all I need to get a device like the Surface Go up and running. I've seen at least one tech reviewer (iJustine?) play Fortnite on their Surface Go review device, so it's not impossible to do so. It's just that gaming isn't a priority for me on a device like this. I want this device to be one that I will actually work on. If I want to have fun, I use my smartphone. Overall: I think the Surface Go is a good device if you need a backup computer - something that does the bare minimum of what you'd expect from a regular computer. . Also, keep in mind who this device is for: students and businesses. If you are in a school or business setting this would be a great device.