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Review on πŸ’» Microsoft Surface Go (Intel Pentium Gold, 8GB RAM, 128GB Storage) (MCZ-00001) by George Scoles

Revainrating 2 out of 5

It's a great item

If you want a light work PC and can live with a 10 inch display, you'll love it. Or maybe you want a tablet that can do more than just that. I love the whole philosophy behind it, a device that you can take anywhere and use in any field of activity. After using it at work, I can detach the keyboard and watch a movie or surf the web while listening to music, or use the digital pen as a hobby. He's so versatile. I think that's the closest thing Microsoft wanted to achieve with the Surface line. Even closer than the already great Surface Pro. And it has a premium feel. The magnesium alloy chassis feels very solid, the stand only moves when you want it to, and pairing it with an Alcantara keyboard gives you a whole different feel. And yet it is so easy. You will have a frustrating experience touching a plastic laptop after using one of them. The downside is that it's not exactly cheap. If you want it to be more than a tablet, you'll need to add a keyboard with a cover, about $100 or more if you buy Microsoft (that's great too, but I won't cover that here). It's just an affordable Surface product, and they're always expensive. But they are also so versatile and innovative that they are worthwhile. In addition, they are very durable. I spotted this yesterday (a dog was involved), he fell a foot straight onto the edge of the screen. I thought I would find a broken or cracked screen but there was nothing on it. Not even on the edge, not a single dent or scratch on the whole thing and it works like nothing happened (I use it to write this review). Most people complain about the relatively short battery life, but you can work for hours. on topic. I leave it running all day with the darkest screen and battery saver enabled. Unless you're going to be using it outdoors, the brightness and performance are spot on for what you'll be using. Another common complaint is the thick bezels, but they're there for a reason that becomes very apparent when you're using it as a tablet. This may not be the device for you if you need high performance for CPU or graphics tasks. (and far from a gaming PC of course) or if you really hate Windows. But if you're looking for a portable PC/tablet, you can't go wrong with this one. It's lightweight, durable, completely silent, elegantly designed, and offers a full desktop experience. And if you already own a Surface Pro, you'll find it fascinating and even charming. This is its smaller version.

Pros
  • Great price
Cons
  • I'll write back later