Standing screen display size | 10 Inches |
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Screen Resolution | 1800x1200 |
Max Screen Resolution | 1800 x 1200 Pixels |
Processor | 1.6 GHz pentium |
RAM | 8 GB DDR |
Memory Speed | 1.6 GHz |
Hard Drive | SSD |
Graphics Coprocessor | Intel HD Graphics 615 |
Chipset Brand | Allwinner |
Card Description | Integrated |
Graphics Card Ram Size | 2 MB |
Wireless Type | 802.11abg |
Average Battery Life (in hours) | 9 Hours |
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Microsoft Surface Go (Intel Pentium Gold, 8GB RAM, 128GB) (MCZ-00001)
Brand | Microsoft |
Model Name | Surface Go |
Memory Storage Capacity | 128 GB |
Screen Size | 10 Inches |
Display Resolution Maximum | 1800 x 1200 Pixels |
About this item
- High res 10 inch PixelSense: Display designed to be viewed, touched, and written on
- Lightest surface yet, starting at 1.15 pounds. Touch: 10 point multi touch
- All day battery life, with upto 9 hours of unplugged power. Ambient light sensor
- Runs Windows 10 Home in S Mode, streamlined for security and superior performance
- Includes multi tasking USB C, fast charging surface connect, and headphone jack. Use it in Laptop, Tablet or Studio Mode
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Versatile, adjustable, and ultra-portableStarting at just 1.3 lbs, new 10” Surface Go is our smallest, lightest Surface yet. It fits easily in your bag and gives you laptop performance with tablet portability. |
Fast, efficient, and plenty of unplugged powerCount on new Surface Go to run Office and other day-to-day software and apps, with a powerful Intel processor and up to 9 hours of battery life. |
Designed for everyday work and playSleek and slim, new Surface Go is designed with a stunning 10” PixelSense Display with touchscreen that’s perfect for browsing, working, and binge watching. |
The best of Microsoft — favorite features, trusted securityDesigned for the latest Windows laptop operating system and Office 365, Surface Go runs Windows 10 in S Mode, to do the things you want with protection you can count on and performance that lasts. |
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Laptop ModePlace Surface Go in Laptop Mode by opening and adjusting the built-in Kickstand and adding removable Surface Signature Type Cover. |
Tablet ModeClose the Kickstand, and detach or fold Surface Signature Type Cover back for an ultra-portable, stand-alone Intel tablet. |
Studio ModeLower the Kickstand all the way down to place Surface Go in Studio Mode for a natural, perfectly-tilted writing and drawing angle with Surface Pen. |
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Surface Go Signature Type CoverPair Surface Signature Type Cover with Surface Go for a full keyboard experience anywhere. Complement your style with a choice of rich colors. |
Office 365Surface Go works perfectly with all Microsoft Office apps, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, and Outlook. Featuring 1TB in OneDrive cloud storage. |
Surface PenWrite and draw naturally, with precision ink on one end and a rubber eraser on the other. |
Surface Mobile MousePair with new Surface Mobile Mouse in the color of your choice for precise navigation and control. |
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Processor | Intel Pentium Gold | Intel Core 8th Gen i5 or i7 | Intel Core 8th Gen i5 or i7 | Intel Core 7th Gen Core i5 or Intel 8th Gen Core i7 (quad-core) | Intel 7th Gen i7 |
Screen | 10” PixelSense Display | 12.3” PixelSense Display | 13.5” PixelSense Display | 13.5” or 15" PixelSense Display | 28” PixelSense Display |
Modes | Laptop, Tablet, Studio | Laptop, Tablet, Studio | Laptop | Laptop, Tablet, Studio | Desktop, Studio |
Memory | 4GB or 8GB | 8GB or 16GB | 8GB or 16GB | 8GB or 16GB | 16GB or 32GB (DDR4) |
Storage | 64GB eMMC or 128GB SSD | SSD 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB | SSD 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB | SSD 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB PCIe SSD | SSD 1TB or 2TB |
Battery Life | Up to 9 hours of video playback | Up to 13.5 hours of video playback | Up to 14.5 hours of video playback | Up to 17 hours of video playback | N/A |
Operating System (OS) | Windows 10 Home in S Mode | Windows 10 Home | Windows 10 Home | Windows 10 Pro | Windows 10 Pro |
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Brand | Microsoft |
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Series | Surface Go |
Item model number | MCZ-00001 |
Hardware Platform | Windows |
Operating System | Windows 10 Home |
Item Weight | 1.15 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 9.7 x 6.9 x 0.3 inches |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 9.7 x 6.9 x 0.3 inches |
Color | Gold |
Rear Webcam Resolution | 8 MP |
Processor Brand | Intel |
Number of Processors | 2 |
Computer Memory Type | DDR SDRAM |
Flash Memory Size | 128 |
Hard Drive Interface | Unknown |
Optical Drive Type | DVD+RW |
Power Source | Battery Powered |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Polymer batteries required. (included) |
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4.3 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #10,766 in Computers & Accessories (See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories) #71 in 2 in 1 Laptop Computers |
Date First Available | July 1, 2018 |
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Make sure this fits by entering your model number. High-res 10 PixelSense Display designed to be viewed, touched, and written on Lightest Surface yet, starting at 1.15lbs All-day battery life, with up to 9 hours of unplugged power Runs Windows 10 Home in S Mode, streamlined for security and superior performance Includes multi-tasking USB-C, fast-charging Surface Connect, and headphone jack. Use it in Laptop, Tablet or Studio Mode. Size: 128 GB SSD New 10 Surface Go is perfect for all your daily tasks, giving you laptop performance with tablet portability, a stunning touchscreen, and the Windows and Office experience you know. From email, browsing, and home projects to unwinding with a favorite TV show, Surface Lingo is by your side wherever you are with up to 9 hours1 of battery life, built-in HD cameras, hassle-free connectivity, and all the ports you need, including multi-tasking USB-C.
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Customers like the ease of use and weight of the tablet computer. They mention that it's easy to use and transition to Windows 10 was a seamless integration experience. They are also happy with quality, and performance. However, some customers have reported issues with the battery life. Customers disagree on size, value, and speed.
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Customers like the quality of the tablet computer. They say the build quality is as good as it gets, it feels smooth, tight, and robust. It's portable, reliable, easy to use, and does the job. Some say it's the best secondary device they have ever owned, and that it' s the perfect tablet for casual and semi-professional users. They also say that Adobe Premiere seems perfectly fine.
"...other non-Windows store programs has been no problem, no noticeable impact to memory usage or performance...." Read more
"...Adobe Premiere seems perfectly fine. I wouldn't try hard core gaming. It's not designed for that kind of stress. Anything else, it will run fine...." Read more
"...It has the great build quality of a Surface device but in a more compact device." Read more
"...else about the hardware also seems to cause these tablets to be prone to failure. A few of the ones at my job just stopped turning on altogether...." Read more
Customers like the performance of the tablet computer. They say it runs Windows 10 well, functions well for internet media consumption, and is a truly productive device that can easily be taken anywhere. The keyboard works really well, and it can handle all of this very well. Other major plusses were its ability to run Linux and normal Windows development tools, and that it's a full Windows OS so they never need to think "will it run this program".
"...So far it works great for my classes. I wished it had came with the physical keyboard but I ordered that separately...." Read more
"...about on this device are made up for by its sturdy build and excellent functionality...." Read more
"...It's a full windows OS so I never need to think "will it run this program that I normally use". It will...." Read more
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Customers like the weight of the tablet computer. They mention that it is a good size and light weight for travel, cafe and library work, and perfect for binge watching. The tablet is also very slim and lightweight, making it easy to carry.
"Once I saw this I knew I wanted it. It’s tiny and cute. The price is decent and the product arrived a day early...." Read more
"...is just head and shoulders above laptops because of how wonderfully portable it is...." Read more
"...GO is much lighter and is perfect for those cases where I need to spend 45 minutes logging into the office to restart a server/service etc...." Read more
"...It looks and feels like a grown-up device that I can use for work, and stands apart from the weaker (and more colorful) kids' toys in its size range..." Read more
Customers like the ease of use of the tablet computer. They say it is very lightweight, has a quick interface, and is easy to set up. Customers also appreciate the convenience of using it to replace a laptop when traveling. They mention that the switch to Windows 10 Home is very easy via the Windows Store.
"...You really can't beat them. They're a joy to use, and great little devices with a lot to offer for their size." Read more
"...Which the pen is really handy for writing notes in meeting at school and classes...." Read more
"...The touchscreen was sensitive and has a clear resolution. It was easy to set up and it paired quickly with all of the off brand accessories, like..." Read more
"...It’s portable, reliable, easy to use, and it does the job...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the speed of the tablet computer. Some mention it's fast enough for simple tasks, such as checking e-mail, and the battery is good and it charges fast. However, others say that it' s painfully slow when it has to work with more, and loading up Microsoft Word took twice as long. The wall charger is ok, but the C port charger is slow and sometimes doesn't work. Overall, the product has mixed reviews and opinions are mixed.
"...The device is not lightning fast and it doesn't need to be...." Read more
"...Anything else, it will run fine. It won't get hot, no throttling...." Read more
"...As a result, the fact this comes with an old and supposedly slow processor, I dont find it noticeably sluggish at all...." Read more
"...The Go's speed is pretty good. At times it seems really fast, and at other times I do notice it is a little slower than more powerful devices...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the tablet computer. Some mention that it's absolutely worth the price, the screen is amazing for the price and is better than some thousand dollar laptops. However, others say that it isn't precisely cheap, the downside is that it doesn't work as a tablet, the keyboard is not included in the price tag, and the general price of the Go is too much money for just the screen.
"Once I saw this I knew I wanted it. It’s tiny and cute. The price is decent and the product arrived a day early...." Read more
"...The main cons are the keyboard not being included in the price tag and the general price of the Go (I bought the 8gb version)...." Read more
"...Value is pretty good relative to Android and Ipad devices. This is an actual Windows PC that can run real..." Read more
"This is a great tablet for a good price. The touchscreen was sensitive and has a clear resolution...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the size of the tablet computer. Some mention that the size is perfect, while others say that the keyboard is tiny bit small. Some say that it is too big for an actual tablet and too small for even the most basic office tasks. Overall, the opinions are mixed, and it's recommended to read the reviews carefully before making a purchase.
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"...The Go hits the sweet spot for me because the size is perfect. I primarily use the device from the couch, so the smaller size is a lot nicer...." Read more
"...It clips on quickly and easily with nice strong magnets. The keys are small and take some getting used to, but having a full keyboard with back-..." Read more
"...The foldable stand feels smooth, tight, and robust, not a wiggle to it.* Value is pretty good relative to Android and Ipad devices...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the battery life of the tablet computer. They say that it is not great, has little capacity, and dies in 2 hours from a full charge. Some say that the battery doesn't charge at all.
"...Finally battery life sucks. The quoted 7 hours is laughable. I dont seem to get much more than 4 maybe 5 hours which is appalling...." Read more
"...laptop, it should be perfectly fine if you don't mind the extremely short battery life...." Read more
"...Battery life is still good, just a great little device to have." Read more
"...now the bad part, battery sucks, the pen is jittery by design, its a hardware limitation, drawing slow straight lines will give you lots of jitter..." Read more
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After unboxing, setup takes slightly longer than "just a moment" as the device likes to say, but if you've already got a Windows 10 device, it's pretty quick and easy. Following the initial startup, the device will need to download a variety of updates, but within 2 hours or so mine was fully up to date after multiple installations, restarts, etc... standard computer update affairs.
I switched it out of "S mode" almost immediately, because I didn't want to be bootstrapped to the Microsoft store, and it's nice that they give you the option. It doesn't require any restart or anything, and allows you to install apps from anywhere.
Regarding performance, I have done email, lots of internet browsing and video watching, movies, drawing, and light photo editing and social networking. The device is not lightning fast and it doesn't need to be. It rarely lags more than a second or 2 to open programs but if you're used to a higher performing desktop or laptop then you will notice. The glossy screen is beautiful and photos and videos look great. There are front firing speakers that sound pretty decent but not much better than your average smartphone speakers, but this is understandable. The device makes zero noise as well, no fans or spinning disks are present here and it rarely gets hot to the touch.
Really any light duty thing you would do on a normal Windows 10 PC can be done here. And that's where this thing shines, it's versatility is just head and shoulders above laptops because of how wonderfully portable it is. It feels sturdy, good in the hand or in the lap, and the fully adjustable kickstand is magnificent. In my opinion, the add on keyboard is absolutely essential. It clips on quickly and easily with nice strong magnets. The keys are small and take some getting used to, but having a full keyboard with back-lighting in this form factor is amazing. They are far better than on screen typing. The trackpad is also wonderful, it looks silly large on there but that is a good thing. It's responsive and has a nice clicky feeling.
I don't think that the Surface Pen is nearly as essential, but it is fun and works excellent. I could see myself using it for casual note taking, there is virtually no noticeable lag.
The charger the device comes with has a proprietary port, but you can also charge it via USB-C, which is great if you have a phone with that port, because you only need one charger while you travel.
The only things worth complaining about on this device are made up for by its sturdy build and excellent functionality. It makes a fantastic bridge between the smartphone and PC, perfect for when a smartphone just isn't enough and a full size PC is too much. You don't even need to stow it during takeoff and landing on planes!!! So, set your expectations to a realistic level and the Surface Go, even the base model, will meet them.
As an added bonus personally, the Surface Go has helped me use my smartphone less, to the point that I removed most social media from my phone. When you don't have Facebook and Instagram in your pocket at all times, it is pretty amazing how quickly you realize how often you used to mindlessly scroll through your feeds. So you could say it has made me more mindful of my screen time and helped me leave both it and my phone in my pocket or out of reach more often, which we could all use a break from now and then.
One more thing... this one is just a tip. Don't buy office! This device has a small enough screen that it qualifies for the free version of MS Office Mobile. Search online for how to get them!
UPDATE 2/4/19: I've owned this for several months now and have had zero issues. Changing out of S mode and installing Chrome and other non-Windows store programs has been no problem, no noticeable impact to memory usage or performance. Battery life is still good, just a great little device to have.
Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2018
After unboxing, setup takes slightly longer than "just a moment" as the device likes to say, but if you've already got a Windows 10 device, it's pretty quick and easy. Following the initial startup, the device will need to download a variety of updates, but within 2 hours or so mine was fully up to date after multiple installations, restarts, etc... standard computer update affairs.
I switched it out of "S mode" almost immediately, because I didn't want to be bootstrapped to the Microsoft store, and it's nice that they give you the option. It doesn't require any restart or anything, and allows you to install apps from anywhere.
Regarding performance, I have done email, lots of internet browsing and video watching, movies, drawing, and light photo editing and social networking. The device is not lightning fast and it doesn't need to be. It rarely lags more than a second or 2 to open programs but if you're used to a higher performing desktop or laptop then you will notice. The glossy screen is beautiful and photos and videos look great. There are front firing speakers that sound pretty decent but not much better than your average smartphone speakers, but this is understandable. The device makes zero noise as well, no fans or spinning disks are present here and it rarely gets hot to the touch.
Really any light duty thing you would do on a normal Windows 10 PC can be done here. And that's where this thing shines, it's versatility is just head and shoulders above laptops because of how wonderfully portable it is. It feels sturdy, good in the hand or in the lap, and the fully adjustable kickstand is magnificent. In my opinion, the add on keyboard is absolutely essential. It clips on quickly and easily with nice strong magnets. The keys are small and take some getting used to, but having a full keyboard with back-lighting in this form factor is amazing. They are far better than on screen typing. The trackpad is also wonderful, it looks silly large on there but that is a good thing. It's responsive and has a nice clicky feeling.
I don't think that the Surface Pen is nearly as essential, but it is fun and works excellent. I could see myself using it for casual note taking, there is virtually no noticeable lag.
The charger the device comes with has a proprietary port, but you can also charge it via USB-C, which is great if you have a phone with that port, because you only need one charger while you travel.
The only things worth complaining about on this device are made up for by its sturdy build and excellent functionality. It makes a fantastic bridge between the smartphone and PC, perfect for when a smartphone just isn't enough and a full size PC is too much. You don't even need to stow it during takeoff and landing on planes!!! So, set your expectations to a realistic level and the Surface Go, even the base model, will meet them.
As an added bonus personally, the Surface Go has helped me use my smartphone less, to the point that I removed most social media from my phone. When you don't have Facebook and Instagram in your pocket at all times, it is pretty amazing how quickly you realize how often you used to mindlessly scroll through your feeds. So you could say it has made me more mindful of my screen time and helped me leave both it and my phone in my pocket or out of reach more often, which we could all use a break from now and then.
One more thing... this one is just a tip. Don't buy office! This device has a small enough screen that it qualifies for the free version of MS Office Mobile. Search online for how to get them!
UPDATE 2/4/19: I've owned this for several months now and have had zero issues. Changing out of S mode and installing Chrome and other non-Windows store programs has been no problem, no noticeable impact to memory usage or performance. Battery life is still good, just a great little device to have.
From a practical stand point, think of what you can do with a i3 processor and thats what the surface GO can handle easily. Adobe Premiere seems perfectly fine. I wouldn't try hard core gaming. It's not designed for that kind of stress. Anything else, it will run fine. It won't get hot, no throttling. Don't like that it only have 1 USB C and no USB A. Don't like the idea of dongles on a mobile device. Defeats the purpose. The alcantara keyboard is very responsive but I find that I do make more typing mistakes because of the size. But it's still comfortable enough to write a document without making me Rage. First thing I did was get rid of Windows S (stands for stupid) and go right to Windows 10 Pro. I already have a surface book so I didn't need to buy a pen. For those complaining that this doesn't come with a pen. I personally would have hated a pen to be included because nothing is free and they would have jacked up the price of the base model with a pen. Since I already have a pen why would I buy another one?
One nice thing you can do is that win 10 now supports casting from your android and ios devices (latter is more temperamental because well ... Apple). So I can navigate through youTube or kindle on my phone and cast it directly to my Surface GO and get a bigger playback screen. It's basically remote desktop for mobile devices but with view only. Doesn't take a genius to realize that MS is eventually going to make interaction possible ala remote desktop.
So for 1-2 hours workload or not knowing when you need to work so you need to carry a laptop with you always, I'm thrilled with this device. I got it during the holidays and deals. Paid $403 for the device with 8gigs ram/ 128gig ssd. $105 for the alcantara keyboard. Another $30 for a 128gig microSD.
Biggest gripe is that I wish the bezels were smaller and the screen closer to 11". If they just improve palm rejection there wouldn't be a need for thick bezel. 2nd gripe is the lack of USB A. A minor gripe would be the power supply is not the same as my surface book which has a usb A on it for charging devices. They could have just used the same charger.
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The build quality on Surface products is nothing short of incredible. The body is all metal and is incredibly sturdy and exudes quality. The hinged stand which is a staple of Surface devices is nothing short of amazing. You can set it at any angle and it just works. It is incredibly secure and never slips. The only issues I have with the Go is the bezels (I wish they were a bit smaller), and only having one USB-C port. It would have been amazing to be able to charge the Go through one USB-C connection while I use the other for attaching devices. Yes, I know you can use the included charger which attaches to the expansion slot, but I find it so much easier to just charge though USB-C even if it is slightly slower. Not needing to bring a separate charger just for this computer and instead charge it with the same cable I would for my phone is so much more convenient.
As a computer, this works for browsing. I have personally taken it out of S-mode so I can install any Windows application on it I want. With 8GB of RAM and the 128GB SSD, the performance isn't bad at all. It isn't the most responsive when using Chrome on large web pages, but that is to be expected. Chrome is fairly resource intensive. On the other hand, using Edge it easily handles any page you can throw at it. Windows productivity software like Excel, Word, and Power Point work exactly as you would expect them to. Communication software works perfectly as well. One of the things I really like about the surface line is the face unlock. It does use an IR light so you won't have any issues unlocking it even in the dark. Doing so is incredibly fast and it pains me having to type in a password manually on my desktop computer. One thing I am unable to review is the Surface keyboard. If I need a keyboard I will just connect to one wirelessly through Bluetooth. The stylus is great though. It does fall short of something like a Wacom tablet but is usable for drawing and perfect for a mouse substitute.
For a media tablet this checks every box as well. I installed K-Lite Codec Pack on it and it has no issues playing anything I can throw at it. Even 50GB+ 4k movies with DTS audio streamed over the network from my server are no problem at all for this. Same with 4k YouTube videos. The speakers are quite surprising. They are loud, clear, provide a decent amount of bass, and are actually stereo. The screen is excellent quality with a great contrast ratio and vivid colors. The battery life when viewing media is also more than enough for a cross-country flight.
Now, the heart of the matter is value. The Surface Go isn't a cheap device. Yes, it is primarily a tablet. But it is also so much more. The build quality is on par with the new iPad Pro's. But the iPad is almost twice the price, has half the storage, and is running a mobile OS. You can do everything on this you can with a tablet, while still having the flexibility of a full computer. To me, this is a win-win situation. The intended customer for this isn't someone looking for a $250 Android tablet. The customer who should be getting this will mostly be using it as a tablet, while still wanting the option to use it as a full computer when they are on the go. For that, the Surface Go is perfect.
Physical appearance and build quality seems premium. Windows 10 needs more work for its Gui experience. It lacks gestures and apps options.