Standing screen display size | 10 Inches |
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Screen Resolution | 1800x1200 |
Max Screen Resolution | 1800x1200 Pixels |
Processor | 1.6 GHz pentium |
RAM | 4 GB LPDDR4 |
Memory Speed | 2400 MHz |
Hard Drive | 128 GB Flash Memory Solid State |
Chipset Brand | Intel |
Card Description | Integrated |
Graphics Card Ram Size | 4 GB |
Wireless Type | 802.11abg |
Average Battery Life (in hours) | 10 Hours |
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Brand | Microsoft |
Model Name | Surface |
Memory Storage Capacity | 128 GB |
Screen Size | 10 Inches |
Display Resolution Maximum | 1800x1200 Pixels |
About this item
- High res 10 inch PixelSense Display designed to be viewed, touched, and written on
- Lightest Surface yet, starting at just 1.15 pounds
- All day battery life, with up to 9 hours of unplugged power
- Comes with Windows 10 in S mode, to do the things you want with performance that lasts, including Microsoft verified security, Windows Defender, parental controls, and world class support
- Includes multi tasking USB C, fast charging Surface Connect, and headphone jack.Bluetooth Wireless 4.1 technology.Aspect ratio: 3:2 (Keyboard and pen sold separately)
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Touch Screen | 4.3 | 5.0 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.6 | 4.2 |
Battery life | 4.0 | 3.6 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 3.8 |
Value for money | 3.7 | — | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.4 | 3.6 |
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memory capacity | 128 GB | 4 GB | 128 GB | 128 GB | 64 GB | 128 GB |
operating system | Windows 10 Home | Windows 10 Professional | Android | Android | iPadOS | Windows 10 Home |
hardware interface | usb c | usb c | 3 5 mm audio, bluetooth 5, 802 11 acbgn, microsd, usb c | secure digital | usb c, bluetooth 5 | bluetooth 5 |
video resolution | — | — | FHD 1080p | — | 4K UHD 2160p, FHD 1080p | FHD 1080p |
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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. |
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 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 |
Item model number | MKK-00001 |
Hardware Platform | Windows |
Operating System | Windows 10 Home |
Item Weight | 1 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 9.65 x 6.9 x 0.33 inches |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 9.65 x 6.9 x 0.33 inches |
Color | Gold |
Rear Webcam Resolution | 8 MP |
Processor Brand | Intel |
Number of Processors | 2 |
Computer Memory Type | DDR3 SDRAM |
Flash Memory Size | 128 GB |
Power Source | Battery Powered |
Voltage | 4.5 Volts |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Polymer batteries required. (included) |
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ASIN | B07JL2N2DK |
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4.3 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #105,820 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #1,867 in Computer Tablets |
Date First Available | November 1, 2018 |
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New 10” Surface Go is perfect for all your daily tasks, giving you laptop performance with tablet portability, all-day battery life, a stunning touchscreen, and the Windows you know. Starting at just 1.15 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. Count on new Surface Go to run Office and other day-to-day software and apps, with a powerful Intel Pentium Gold Processor and up to 9 hours of battery life. Sleek and slim, new Surface Go is designed with a stunning 10” PixelSense Display with touchscreen that's perfect for browsing, working, and binge watching. Surface Go runs the latest Windows laptop operating system and Office 365, and comes with Windows 10 in S mode, to do the things you want with performance that lasts.
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Customers like the ease of use of the laptop. They say it has a quick interface and it's easy to set up. They also appreciate the crisp graphics and the portability. However, some customers have reported issues with the keyboard and battery life. They mention that the keyboard stopped working after a month. Customers also have different opinions on value and speed.
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Customers are satisfied with the quality of the laptop. They mention that it performs very well as a laptop and tablet, and is a joy to use. Some say that it makes a fantastic bridge between the smartphone and PC, and that the keyboard works well.
"...just got my Surface Go yesterday, and I have to say—it’s a genuinely nice device to have. I like it a lot...." Read more
"...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...." 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 works well for me, both as a tablet and as a laptop substitute for basic functions. It is perfect for me and I greatly recommend it...." Read more
Customers find the notebook computer portable and lightweight. They say it's easy to travel with and can be taken anywhere. Customers also say it fits the bill perfectly as a light browsing device for travelers or a note-taker for students.
"...The Surface Go is great because it's so portable, but it can be better...." 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's kind of limiting under S-mode, but it's still useable. It supports full Office and the Edge web-browser..." Read more
Customers find the notebook computer easy to use. They mention that it's easy to set up, and the transition to Windows 10 Home is very easy. They also appreciate the bright display and accessible UI. Customers also mention that programming tools work great without lag.
"...It is fast enough for simple tasks, such as checking e-mail (I use the full-blown version of Microsoft Office, including Outlook), web browsing with..." Read more
"...its completely silent, runs fast enough for light task and multitasking said light tasks too, i love the surface connect port, the pen can be lots..." 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 like the graphics of the notebook computer. They mention that it has great graphics, the display is crisp, and colorful. Some say that the tablet is very cool.
"...The glossy screen is beautiful and photos and videos look great...." Read more
"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
"...Windows programs in a beautiful, light, tablet-sized PC for $499...." Read more
"...The Pixelbook is elegant and has the best keyboard I've used, yet the Chrome OS is challenging and hasn't figured out how to make Android apps work..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the speed of the laptop. Some mention that it works smoothly and there are no noticeable delays or hitches in using or changing programs. They also mention that the device charges extremely fast with the charger it comes with, and wakes up quickly. Others however, say that it's painfully slow when it has to work with more. They say that loading up Microsoft Word took twice as long, and apps took their time to load. The wall charger is ok, but the C port charger is slow and sometimes doesn't work. Overall, some customers have mixed opinions about the performance of the computer.
"...processor or not (I guess it probably is) I find the hand writing recognition software is slow, probably too slow for my needs...." Read more
"...I could see myself using it for casual note taking, there is virtually no noticeable lag...." Read more
"...* Limited CPU. You can see this in how much it slows down if you have several browser tabs open, and doing any common multi-tasking...." Read more
"...This computer runs slower than my Macbook running Windows. I am a software engineering student and I have to use a Macbook for class...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the notebook computer. Some mention that it's worth the purchase, while others say that the speeds are good enough but not excellent or exceptional in any way. Some say that it was the worst device they have ever owned, frustrating and disappointing. They also mention that the tablet that came with the Go is absolutely useless and that web sites like Hulu have been very buggy.
"...The downside is that it isn't precisely cheap...." Read more
"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
"...This is really, really frustrating and disappointing. The computer itself is fantastic, as long as you don't need to write on it...." Read more
"...Value is pretty good relative to Android and Ipad devices. This is an actual Windows PC that can run real..." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the battery life of the notebook computer. They mention that the battery is disappointing, the charging speeds are good enough, but not excellent, and the device keeps shutting off. Some say that the device only stayed on when plugged in, which defeats the purpose for why they brought it.
"...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
Customers are dissatisfied with the keyboard quality of the notebook computer. They mention that the keyboard does not work, and the tablet stopped working after a month. They also say that the on-screen keyboard disappears and the app straight up doesn't work.
"...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
"...NO Keyboard so expect to spend ~$20-$60 getting either the pre-built one specifically for SGo or bluetooth keyboard or connect your wired-..." Read more
"...I can only use this button now to lower the volume, it will not work on the volume up side...." Read more
"...wall charger is ok, but the C port charger is slow, and sometimes doesn't work at all, so charging on the go will be an issue...." Read more
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Let me be upfront - I am a dyed in the wool Apple man and have been ever since Microsoft brought out widows 8 which I hated with a passion. At that point I already had an iPhone and iPad so going the whole hog with a MacBook seemed a no brainier. I still think it is the best integrated system there is but recently, the fact that iPad iOS is so limited has begun to annoy me. I still have to use a pc for work. This meant I was carrying around a notebook and pen (my iPad didn’t support the pencil) an iPad to be able to use all my productivity apps that my workplace wouldn’t allow me install or more likely didn’t exist on pc.
I was about to update my iPad with a new one that used the pencil but I still needed a mobile platform for a full version of excel, not the iOS cut down version. So I looked at the Go.
What’s to like? Well windows 10 is a breath of fresh air and is what Windows 8 should have been. I love the fact that on such a tiny gadget, I get full versions of office 365 which is perfect as I move from location to location and spend a hell of a lot of time on trains.
To my utter amazement, when I set up my one drive, it recognised I had a work OneDrive account and gave me access without any todo which I fully expected from my super security conscious employer.
I have chosen to break the mould and keep it in S mode. I find it largely fine. There are a few things I would love to put on it but I have realised I don’t actually need them. One is my cycling fitness training app the Sufferfest. (It’s on my old iPad) I would have to come out of S mode to be able to Download that because it’s not on the windows store. Also the kindle app isn’t on the Microsoft store!! What?!! That is a real shame actually and was nearly a deal breaker. I read a lot of technical books which I like to note in OneNote. I’ve got over it by having to use my kindle device which is far from ideal as still annoying.
The reason for keeping it in s mode is I still don’t trust windows. Apples ecosystm just works. Windows does too but in my experience you need to know how too change the oil and spark plugs when you lift the bonnet. Not so with Apple. Windows S provides a nice safe environment which doesnt allow apps to mess with your settings and I love that. My old home PC take about 5 minutes to boot up because of all the garbage in my start up. I haven’t worked out how to get rid of it but then I use my MacBook all the time now.
As a result, the fact this comes with an old and supposedly slow processor, I dont find it noticeably sluggish at all. I am sure 8gb and 120gb of solid state memory really helps but I also don’t do anything that hammers the processor like photo of film editing.I will use my Mac for that. I also don’t play games (life’s too short and there is a whole world to play in outside). I do use spreadsheets a lot. I say that but as a senior manager, I have many minions who do the heavy lifting but I do need to review their stuff. Some of the financial models we use can be fairly large and they seem to work just fine on the surface go. Similarly PowerPoint t and word seem fine and I have yet to find any presentations that are sluggish but then I haven’t had any yet with more than about 30 slides.
I mainly use it for OneNote anyway, especially in meetings. With the pen it’s brilliant. I don’t need my notebook and pen anymore. The only bummer and I don’t know if it is the processor or not (I guess it probably is) I find the hand writing recognition software is slow, probably too slow for my needs. But, the accuracy of the recognition is seriously impressive.
Another thing to like is the USBc port. I bought a little Lenovo adaptor that gives me a VGA type adaptor as well as HDMI and a USB port. To the usb port I have an old usb expansion port plugged in which means I can run it on a big screen as well as use external keyboard and mouse. Mind you, I don’t bother doing that much as the track pad and keyboard are fine, as is the screen (bar the gripes below).
So what’s not to like. Well a few things bug me a little.
Firstly, as an (ahem!) older gentleman, I like things big so I do t need my reading glasses all the time. Annoyingly, Microsoft have shrunk the icons to match the screen size. I am sure there is a setting that would enable them to be bigger and therefore probably fewer of them but I haven’t found it yet. Apple iOS icons are a decent size. When you’ve filled the desktop, they give you another page to swipe through. Don’t think this puppy does that. Shame.
The second thing that is really annoying is that there doesn’t appear to be any anti glare. This is really annoying when i’m Commuting.
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. The good thing is i’m not often that far from a power plug so it’s not been a problem yet. Also, you can carve it with a USBc cable but it takes forever and doesn’t seem to work with the IPad uk usb charger unit. The charger that comes with it isn’t too bulky and the US one is nice and small.
I don’t rate the Edge browser nor Bing as a search engine. I can’t seem to set another search engine such as DuckDuckGo or god forbid google as my default browser. However saving one as a favourite works but it’s an extra step to get onto the web.
I have had a few problems with accessing one of my web enabled IOS productivity apps - Toodledo which I have using for years. It seems the version of java or whatever gizmo needed to get the full benefit isn’t up to date enough and working out how to do updates in S mode was a complete pain, thankfully sorted for me by the flagship Microsoft store on Oxford Street, London. As it happens, I discovered Microsoft ToDO which does what I want really well.
Finally the Microsoft store is pants really! There’s not a busting amount on it given the huge quantity of software available for download from vendor sites. Ok, you can always come out of S mode but for someone with no interest in knowing how to tinker under the bonnet, I want a device which just works. Windows has never been that OS. I think windows 10 S has the potential but I am probably the only review that likes the idea and reality of S mode (to a point).
Overall, I am really happy with this and it does what I need. I’d still prefer to use an iPad at the end of the day but that is probs it because I am used to them. But until they introduce a Mac OS like windows 10 that can work on their iPads and therefore do all I need with MS office, I will stick happily to my surface go. I think Microsoft are onto a winner and maybe if they clear some of my minor niggles for the Go version 2, it really will become a fantastic go to tablet that is an iPad killer. Just no cigar yet Microsoft!
Personally, I think the issue here is that Windows 10 isn't built for mobile devices. It's still for devices that are meant to sit on a desk or table and aren't nearly as portable--like PCs. The Surface Go is great because it's so portable, but it can be better. For that to happen, Microsoft needs to tailor Windows 10 to make mobile devices like the Surface Go function like a mobile device should. For instance, as it stands right now, I can't listen to music or podcasts with the screen off. I can do that with my iPhone or iPad. But I have to babysit the Surface Go, just like I have to babysit my PC at home. I have to be sitting around, making sure the Surface Go remains awake. Sure, I could mess with power management settings, but why should I have to do that? The competition doesn't require me to do that. Microsoft needs to match that.
Many mobile devices have widgets or other controls that can be accessed without unlocking the device. I feel that Microsoft has to match this, too, with Windows 10. It also needs widgets that can be accessed without having to unlock the device. Just very basic controls--turn wifi on or off (for real, not this garbage with Apple disconnecting from wifi for a day), and basic audio controls.
Finally: Windows apps should be optimized so that a user can get away with using programs without a stylus or keyboard of some kind. Along with the Surface Go, I have an Ockel Sirius A that I got through an Indiegogo campaign earlier this year--that device has a screen that's about the same size as your average phablet, and it runs on Windows 10. A stylus, mouse or trackpad is definitely needed if you want to get work done on it, even if you plug a lager monitor into the Sirius A. I understand that--Windows 10 just isn't built for a screen that small. But I don't think there's any excuse for a device like the Surface Go that has a screen that's, what...about 10.5"? Like an iPad? And on an iPad, users are expected to be able to use apps on that tablet without needing a stylus or trackpad of some kind. But I can't say the same for the Surface Go. Some of those icons--like taskbar icons, or some of the buttons or drop-down menus I've seen in iTunes, as two examples--are still too small to select them with just a finger. You'd still need a stylus/mouse/trackpad to use the Surface Go as-is. And, sure...of course you can mess around with the display settings on the Surface Go to fix this. But again--why should I have to do that when the competition doesn't require me to do that, and the apps on the competition's devices work just fine without extra hardware of some kind?
Overall: Microsoft is getting there when it comes to mobile devices, but it also still has a ways to go to keep up with the competition.
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I just got my Surface Go yesterday, and I have to say—it’s a genuinely nice device to have. I like it a lot.
I plan on using the Surface Go as a “workhorse” device. I do a lot of writing and I work with spreadsheets, so that’s mostly what I’ll be doing on the Surface Go. I also have iTunes on it—I’m in the middle of downloading some albums to it right now—and I’m downloading some Netflix shows to watch later. The Surface Go can handle all of this very well—and I plan on keeping it in S mode, just to see how far I can go with this device being this way.
Word and Excel docs, along with iTunes and Netflix, is pretty much all that I need a device like the Surface Go to handle. I’ve seen at least one tech reviewer (iJustine?) play Fortnite on her Surface Go review unit, so it’s not impossible to do it. It’s just—playing games is not a priority of mine for a device like this one. I want this device to be the one that I’ll do some actual work on. If I want to do fun stuff, I’ll use my smartphone.
Overall: I think the Surface Go is a nice device to have if you want a backup computer—something to do the bare minimum of what you expect your average computer to do. Also, just remember who this device is supposed to be for: students and enterprise. If you’re in a school or business environment, then this’ll be a great device to have.
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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.