Once again, the Microsoft corporation has decided to make money in a field it doesn’t understand. And once again, it has released a low-quality product that will end up in the trash heap of history. This is about the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go, which is positioned in the budget segment. According to the manufacturer, the gadget should attract students and schoolchildren who are interested in mobility and low price ($549). However, inside Microsoft, adults have forgotten that young people love computer games, and a low-powered laptop will clearly not appeal to them.
Microsoft Surface Laptop Go: technical specifications
| Screen diagonal | 12.4 inches |
| Resolution | 1536×1024 |
| Processor | Intel Core i5-1035G1 (4 cores/8 threads, 1.0/3.6 GHz) |
| RAM | DDR4 4 GB |
| Storage | eMMC 64 GB |
| Wi-Fi 6 | Yes |
| Battery life | 13 hours |
| Fast charging | Yes, 80% in 1 hour |
| Wired interfaces | 1x USB-C, 1x USB-A, 3.5mm Jack, Surface Connect |
| Web camera | Yes, 720p without facial biometric authentication |
| Keyboard | Full-size |
| Security | Fingerprint scanner |
| Weight | 1.11 kg |
| Color options | Platinum, Gold, Light Blue |
| Price | $549 |
Microsoft seems to have some issues with market research for mobile devices. Portable size is great. But who thought of using such a low display resolution is unclear. In 2020, even budget 10-inch tablets feature Full HD or 2K screens.
The processor is well-chosen, but memory issues are unavoidable. Just think about it – 4/64 GB. Such specs are typical for single-tasking TV set-top boxes or budget smartphones. And this is Microsoft, which inherently assumes the installation of Windows OS. The OS is installed, but programs are not needed by kids. And 4 GB of RAM, half of which will be eaten by Windows, and the remaining 2 GB will not even be enough to open 20 tabs in Microsoft Edge. The built-in browser, compared to Google Chrome, is very resource-hungry.
Comparable laptop to Microsoft Surface Laptop Go
Interestingly, in its price range (500-600 US dollars), there are no competitors for the 12-inch screen Microsoft Surface Laptop Go. In other words, the device is somewhat unique. Naturally, for equipment with similar performance. The American manufacturer installed the cheapest RAM and storage modules, released the product to the market, and is now waiting for profit like a fisherman.
The TeraNews team strongly recommends potential buyers not to purchase the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go. Its technical specifications do not match the declared price. The system performance is also insufficient for even simple tasks. If you want to buy a good and compact laptop, look towards 13-inch devices. Just 1 inch doesn’t matter. But in the same price range, you can find a laptop with a Full HD IPS display, Core i5 processor, 8 GB RAM, and a 120-250 GB SSD.
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