Microsoft Surface Go review: surprisingly good

The Microsoft Surface Go is a 10-inch Hybrid Windows 10 computer. It's basically a really small Surface Pro. To get it to size, Microsoft had to do a bunch of engineering but also make some compromises from what you might be used to on a bigger machine. We covered a lot of the basics in our last video, so for this review we’re answering a bunch of questions from some of you.
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[@TheVerge]

How would your computer habits change if you had this tiny laptop?

[@thesurfacepallete]

I have the latest surface pro right now but I wish it had the portability of the surface go, that would give me the ability to work anywhere. Also, cool Polaroid Onestep with Q-light! I have the same lol (4:00)

[@dtech7]

The Verge how does this hold on for programming programs like eclipse

[@Luceq]

As a lawyer who uses lots of text editing and very few heavyweight apps, does it fare better than a regular laptop?

[@aubinmoraes3887]

The surface go would be a nice drawing tablet, that I can use to draw, write code/documents and use my some of the windows programs which I use on my pc on the go.

[@aaronli6401]

Great review Dieter, but whats the battery life like?

[@gepratz]

Of course I will use it as it intended. Academic. Reading journals n books, typing simple essay, browsing for research purposes. And when tired of all that, Spotify and Netflix... 😁

[@krzysztofwalo661]

I think that's intended use for this device. You don't even need to switch off S mode to do these things. For more advanced stuff, get a Pro.

[@gepratz]

@@krzysztofwalo661, I couldn't agree more. What this review does is push the device limit, which I think, is not for what it intended. So, if you want more, obviously, go for Pro...

[@marinagomes5168]

@@stevewalls4182 Never touched a chrome product, but I think you will be fine. You could always link your google accounts to applications on the device and use those in place of the default ones

[@krzysztofwalo661]

@Pranita N you can do programming on any device. Just make sure it runs Windows Professional. You cannot install software outside of Windows Store on home edition.

[@BarbellThor]

And you can also just draw. Not necessarily high end stuff. Maybe even light photoshopping. Making memes.

[@chasenthehype]

Had the chance to play with one in the MS Store yesterday. Completely blew my expectations away. I wasn't ready to dole out cash - but I'm now fully considering selling my iPad so I can get this. It's super snappy, the pen is fantastic, and the keyboard is REALLY clicky and impressive.

[@alternatetdh3716]

I feel obligated to tell you that for a little more than you get this product plus+keyboard, you could just get a surface pro with an i5 and a better resolution screen, if you did ever want to jump on that. That is assuming you have a Costco membership, which is where they sell the exclusive deal.

[@chasenthehype]

Alternate TDH Oh I know COULD get a better Surface (Pro in your mention), but there is something about the size, the nicely rounded corners (the standard Surfaces are too ‘sharp) and the overall performance and usability. I was VERY impressed.

[@mancerrss]

Chasen The Hype I'm really bad at sizing and math. Is this the same with the normal sized iPad or is it near on iPad Mini?

[@chasenthehype]

Steven Mancera it’s nearly exactly the same size as the standard iPad, and a bit thicker (not by much at all). It feels MUCH lighter in hand and the materials used are really quality. I wanted to draw on this thing. It really took the odd size/dimensions of the regular Surface and made it much more one-hand friendly.

[@Jmpaul26]

Same, that's how I got my SP5 with keyboard and pen for $799 last Christmas. I will, however, say that I still have my Surface 3 (not pro) and not only did it get me thru grad school, but my wife uses it in 2018 and it still does all she wants it to, so I'm very happy that MS released the Surface Go.

[@SpectreOne1]

So? Phones are getting bigger and laptops getting smaller?

[@lowkey_babe77]

princess awesome looooooooooool, welcome to the 21st century aye?🤷🏾‍♀️🙄😒😂

[@brendon2595]

Eventually theyll be the same size

[@samiemoho7514]

Lol.... yep!

[@Vicente_Walbaum]

@@brendon2595 They won't

[@Vicente_Walbaum]

If you don't know about technology, don't talk about it.

[@Ograws]

Got this for my mom for her birthday and she is loving it. Apart from her smartphone this is her first personal computer

[@brandonminiman]

oh thank god dieter did this review.

[@loganrunaways]

Brandon Miniman agreed. Dieter for prez of the verge.

[@brandonminiman]

loganrunaways Dieter for president in 2020 😎

[@mikhailireland6450]

Brandon Miniman LOL yeah Dieter is pretty good :)

[@TheVerge]

Thanks again to everybody for submitting questions on the Processor episode last week.

[@h4k4r0]

The Verge Thank you for being awesome!

[@varunbaliga7334]

Deiter My Man

[@kelvpoon]

The Verge I’m very disappointed you didn’t answer my excel/word/ppt question. I don’t game. I want to know about actual work.... and that wasn’t touched on.

[@menicman7044]

kp it will do just fine.

[@GloomEmpire]

Does anybody knows if you can install iTunes so you can manage your Apple devices with this laptop?

[@andershaeg]

What a great review The Verge! Such a clever way of doing a review by answering some of the most important questions that people have asked, I really enjoyed watching this one.

[@blackcat-mp7kh]

Microsoft should work on windows store

[@JohnSmith-gb8hd]

The MS Store is already good. See TechAltar's video. People just have to demand their favorite devs to put their apps there.

[@gretzlawrence7274]

lol they should pay for deves to port their apps to the window store

[@saulgoodman2018]

The devs have to make the apps first. MS don't make them.

[@gretzlawrence7274]

MS can pay them to make them... because I think they are gonna have too...

[@allen2770]

and their Tablet Mode!!!

[@hikaritrain_]

this is honestly one of the best reviews from the verge. Keep up the good work guys!

[@AbhigyanGautam]

Ok surface go is good and all. But where is "Here's a question"?

[@TheVerge]

ha! we decided to try to make this not a processor episode. :D - Dieter

[@AbhigyanGautam]

The Verge love your videos

[@mrheru8627]

Now this is a GREAT review from VERGE... 👏👏👍

[@mikhailireland6450]

indeed it is

[@richarddr1234]

Here's a throwback to days gone by: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j2mxfHptfrunotk Just look at the rating on it.

[@hesersu]

Excelent review. The last line of the review is something I will forever keep with me and use. Windows does everything and does not stop you from doing everything, but it's you, who needs to know the limits of your machine.

[@noaht7383]

Krists Krieviņš this should be Windows tagline

[@atorrance]

I currently use and love my 9.5” iPad Pro with Notability for taking notes in college. I think the smaller form factor is nice since you can fit a book alongside the tablet on a small desk. I think, if priced correctly, the Surface Go could be a strong competitor to students who prefer OneNote and Windows.

[@cravechannel]

Great review. I bought one this past weekend, and was nervous about the choice at first. I'm already starting to love it. I bought this as a tablet replacement that would provide more of a laptop experience. I wanted something really small and light for travel, to use on the plane and at my destination that would offers full Windows. This will allow me to leave my much-loved laptop at home and not miss it the way I did when I only had my tablet. My primary use will be web browsing, work in Office 365 and similar, email, video and music streaming, etc. Nothing too taxing, so I think it will work for me. I have the 8GB/128GB SSD version. This was one of the best options at the price point for a small 8GB machine (got both the Surface Go and keyboard on sale).

[@ChicanoCreator]

I have watched and read countless reviews on the Go and no one was mentioning photo editing. Bravo to you all Verge. I'm thinking about picking this up to do light Photoshop editing when I'm away from my home PC.

[@diannap4643]

I’m looking into this for college.. typing essays, powerpoints, lecture notes, web browsing.. so far this seems like a good buy. Let’s hope it lives up to expectations lol Thanks for the review!

[@alanoliver1816]

Was it a good buy ?

[@Fjuron]

I am looking to get this as a note-taking and sketching device to study engineering, and to also have something to watch videos or use Microsoft Office in my free time.

[@anuanand4020]

I would use it for remote desktop connection to my PC I have a USB C to gigabit ethernet adapter and it will help to eliminate any lag One of the biggest reason I want to do that is because there is no other easy way to get a touch and pen support on a desktop and I want to have portability like carrying it to school the cameras and windows hello are added benefits.

[@jlear225]

Got this for my wife for school. She needed a small and light note taking device with word and such. She loves it and it lasts her for her whole day without needing charged. Couldn't be happier with the surface go for that use case.

This is clearly the best back to school lapto or if your main goal is to read some news, watch HBO or Netflix, KZbin, edit some documents, or even some light photo editing. This thing is just great.. I can't wait to see what Microsoft can come with for the next versión. Maybe slightly bigger screen, Longer battery life and improved S mode Apps Ecosystem that Will turn this device in to the go to no brainer Tablet.

[@anmol3457]

TwistedOracle ohh… and does the iPad have windows ?

[@curtisquick1582]

They key is portability. The Surface Go is the lightest convertible that runs a productivity OS and offers useful digital inking. It can replace the functionality of a laptop while being very light and portable. There is a lot an iPad cannot do that a Windows device can do. That is why Surface Go exists.

[@transitvideosbayarea]

TwistedOracle You realize Affinity Photo and Affinity Designer are available on the Windows Store right?

TwistedOracle Pentium Gold is strong enough for this kind of workload. We're talking about an under 600$ device. Budget friendly

[@nic_ccc3366]

What I got out of this review is that Microsoft delivered a great user experience, something previous Surface devices have struggled with. Great job.

[@lenknox23]

I bought one this weekend and love it

[@MirkwoodCrow]

Which model do you have?

[@caseymurphy5565]

Love this kind of review! It's nice to hear about stuff that we actually had questions on. Please do more reviews like this; it was very entertaining and relevant!

[@cleverlyblonde]

The $399 model is actually definitely worth a test, because as a school or meeting or similar office use, it is more than adequate even with eMMC and 4Gb of RAM. I'd love to see you give it a spin, and I think you'd be positively surprised.

[@DarrenPersad]

This is it! I think Microsoft nailed the formula for the right Surface for the most people! I finally feel compelled enough to buy a Surface, and dang I think will! Yeah, with the Alcantara-appointed keyboard, the Surface Mouse, and the upgraded hardware, it can get a little pricey, but when you factor in the whole experience and convenience factors, I think it’ll be awesome!

[@noughiphiet]

I keep telling myself that I'll get a new surface pro when my 5 year old Surface Pro 1 dies.. Here's to year six.

[@waxk9]

Did you get a chance to buy? Is it all you thought it would be ?

[@olge]

@@noughiphiet what happened to your surface now?

[@axmccx]

I'm doing an undergraduate degree in computer science right now, and I currently have a surface book 2 13". I use it with a surface pen to take all my lecture notes and I do all my written assignments on it with OneNote. It's really good and it's also a full blown PC so I can run any IDE software to do my programming assignments. The surface go looks great because it'd be so much more portable, but I suspect I'd be sacrificing battery life and power.

[@alpinegizmo]

What would I use a Surface Go for? I sometimes want to take a lightweight, small device with me when traveling in case I need to do copyedits on a Microsoft Word or Powerpoint file for a client, or give a talk. Right now I have to take a laptop everywhere (because the web and tablet versions of Office just don't cut it for doing real work).

[@macky2green]

My main uses of any computing device (mobile/tablet/computer): social media - Facebook, etc. videos - KZbin, Netflix web - Firefox, Chrome office - the usual Office suite, especially Excel a bit of chat and video downloads So I believe this Microsoft Surface Go would suffice my needs. BTW, already have an Apple Mac mini, Apple iPad Pro 10.5 and Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge (to be updated soon) which only needs a decent laptop to be complete.

[@sujayanimneth]

You guys are awesome 😍 Great review as always 👍😎

[@Dare2Blink]

Technology everything great review well done

[@axllebeer]

After selling my MacBook Air 2017 my Surface go, (8GB model) is now my main computer, for home that is. For work I was issued a Surface Book, which I actually got to hand pick, so no complaints there.

[@ernestovs]

Hi Dieter, I am a Surface 3 owner and bought the Surface Go (waiting on having it actually in my hands). I expect to use it as my secondary device. To be on the Go, to have Skype Calls, answer emails, checking Twitter and even watch a movie in the Airport. If you want more information about my experience and how did it go. Let me know.

[@calebburklin9907]

Is it good for school?

[@anjolie3035]

Heyyy just got this from Costco today. It came with the keyboard for $550+tax. I’m using it to catch up on work and write poetry on the go. :)

[@bryanv9304]

how's it working for you so far?

[@Cashifyer]

Gotta say, if youre a student - this is the device for you. OneNote will amaze you of how good it is! It can solve math questions for you, and show you all the steps - even draw the graphs for you. My god i wish i had a surface device when i went to uni

[@ecchiperv4458]

I want this just to do my Assignments, essays, light editing for some of my photos and just to have for school and at home use.

[@ravimaurya9674]

This thing will sell really great!

[@williehutch03]

Ravi Maurya I don't think so.

[@paulrode3]

will be getting one and using as a portable notebook when in the field. Mostly email, word, excel, and one note.

[@BlueWaterAlchemy]

Dieter has some of the best reviews bar none

[@ChelseaElizabeth1991]

Bought this for basic school work just to write papers and take notes. I have a good desktop and two MacBooks already as well as an iPad but the university I transferred to is now a PC campus so I'm having to make the switch.

[@wilsonwinaldy2721]

i'm gonna use it for photo editing , and some xcels stuff. i think it's a good solid device for "one the road" pc.

[@FiliDesperado]

wilson tan I'm hoping Lightroom runs ok for some light editing... That would be awesome

[@adzthomasmith]

Great review Dieter! I just ordered the 8GB model of the Surface GO with the pen, keyboard and mobile mouse. It should be perfect for my needs as i was looking for a secondary device to use for business travel, productivity, Netflix, Spotify and general browsing. This should be perfect for travelling even compared to my 2012 Macbook Air because its just so light and portable and it won't have the same level of compromises as an iPad does when it comes to using MS Office Suite and having access to a proper file system which is where would be worried about taking an iPad away with me without a laptop as well as backup. The USB-C port and charging is a huge benefit for me too as it means that I can carry the same cables and chargers for this as well as my Galaxy S8.

[@austinaguilar2147]

I got mine for $450 (4 gigs RAM and premium keyboard) good deal or not??

[@SoteroMurguia]

I would get this as a replacement for my old Surface Pro. It’s way easier to carry with me and should be able to handle my workload. I’m a CS major and just need something small so I could work on homework assignments and do some code editing.

[@ninjanerdstudent6937]

Microsoft: $100 keyboard to go with your tablet. Apple: $100 stylus to go with your tablet.

[@James-jv4ue]

They also have a ~$100 pen for this tablet

[@carolinemccormack2268]

Finally someone that managed to do a great review simple and honest. As a long term user of macs after ditching windows some 8 years ago I’ve been looking at getting a hyper portable mobile laptop as a business user, writer and blogger I was looking at the surface pro vs surface go. I particularly liked your reference to the fact that as long as you know it’s limitations it’s a great machine so thanks for demonstrating so well and giving me the heads up.

[@danbo8034]

is this one good for artist? like digital art! with that pencils? :) coz im planning to buy one. but i cant decide yet.

[@MirkwoodCrow]

It's really great! It has pressure sensitivity and you can download Autodesk Sketchbook, which is a great and pretty professional FREE app which is also available in the Microsoft store, so it's extremely lightweight and therefore works very smoothly. I wouldn't recommend photoshop because it's very heavy and also expensive af - but now you can upgrade to the Surface Go 2, which costs only 50 bucks more, when you buy the base model. It has smaller bezels and it has some updates

[@adaptivahr]

I'm looking for something much more portable than my laptop...if I'm going to go smaller and lighter I'm thinking about a tablet. This would be for business purposes so I need it to be compatible with the software (i.e. Microsoft products) that I use on other computers (desktop and laptop). I just want to lighten the load since I am on the go a lot and even a light laptop is starting to feel cumbersome. This was an excellent review and I really appreciate that it was thorough and also personal...the specifications are helpful, but so is your opinion about its quality and real-life usage.

[@MisforMicah]

As a major iPad fan, I thought this was a very balanced review and a very interesting machine. It doesn’t make the software decisions I want in a machine (I.e. I personally prefer the better touch apps on iPad and iOS vs Windows) but it’s definitely making some super cool hardware choices and will be more productive in a lot of situations. It’s awesome to see the surface line continue to iterate, and the competition will make everyone better!

[@JavierISampedroTNF]

I can see this device fitting really well when I travel or consuming media at home rather than using my laptop or phone. Even to carry daily to office and use it as secondary screen for another tasks besides my office pc.

[@adityadengare3860]

Microsoft makes the best product for all the users..and nice video the verge

[@crlyap]

Aditya Dengare 772qas

[@djosue27]

I always love The Verge reviews, not biased at all and they do analyze what you will end up using at the end

[@nabeelnoushad8101]

Is it enough for a medical student, with web browsing, media consumption & overall windows usage?

[@lifesucks470]

Nabeel Noushad its gem

[@DarrenPersad]

It’s absolutely great for your usage!

[@ritulsinha99]

It's a pretty dope device, if you can get over those 2013 bezels

[@nabeelnoushad8101]

Ritul Sinha, have U used it?

[@nabeelnoushad8101]

Ed R. A Med studnt will hv entirely different use of a laptop than for a Software Engineer..duh

[@chrisalberti]

Thanks for this excellent review. This is the secondary device I have been waiting for. I have used the Surface Book (1TB of storage) as my primary computer since 2016 and am very satisfied. have tried both iPads and Samsung Tab S3 as a secondary device for both content and basic productivity, but both fail because of the limitations in the operating systems. Finally in the 128GB Surface Go (with MSFT keyboard) I have a device that functions well as as the iPad and T3 a tablet for consuming content and for portability, but works very well as a basic productivity device once I switched to W10 Home (I had the staff at the Microsoft Store do this for me at the time of purchase). I use my QNAP NAS to sync up key files through QSync (instantaneous, quite amazing), and added a 256GB micro SD for my photos and music, leaving plenty of room on the native 128GB drive. Total success when taken to my first business meeting as my lone device (in addition to a Note 8 phone), as the company's tech guy was able to connect wirelessly to their video display system and I was able to deliver a large PPT presentation easily and without any lag. This unit is cheap enough so that I will replace it with the inevitable upgrades in RAM and storage in a year or so, and this unit will then replace the ancient MacBook pro in the kitchen. In the meantime, this is my go-to device to take on business trips and for personal travel because it is highly functional, weighs nothing, and is a pleasure to use.

[@monurajput5608]

I'm more inclined toward the iPad Air .mostly because of how trendy it looks complimenting my iPhone etc. But I have a feel that it may not give the same functionality of a Surface go 3 since its windows. Do you think I should get a surface go if u want a laptop replacement? Instead of a iPad Air. Do u think I will miss out on the traditional windows software programs and functionality?? Thank u.

[@303359]

To buy the 500$ version or to just go with the i7 surface pro 🤔

[@mrsmilescam1550]

DLC I would personally go with the Surface Pro 6.

[@dr.mahera9284]

One of the few unbiased reviewers out there who always seems to deliver great reviews..This is the perfect travel companion for someone who uses Windows apps (Office Suite, SAS, SPSS, other statistical software that are not graphics intensive)..as someone who already owns a Surface Pro I am going to wait for the 2nd gen Surface Go were the processors may get a slight speed bump..for those who dont own a Surface device yet, maybe this is the device to get you into the Microsoft Surface world..

[@somethivirak3984]

Do review on XPS 15" 2 in 1 please!

[@jaidanielparker]

Thanks for not wasting time with comparisons to a Mac and other high end equipment that is simply not comparable in any meaningful manner. For some reason on tech channels people always ask for this. I can't imagine anyone asking for a comparison between the latest Toyota Yaris and a BMW X5 so why do people ask for such nonsensical comparisons on tech videos? Anyway, nice review. Thanks!

LoL if Microsoft can put Thunderbolt 3 into a $500 device it'd sell out GLOBALLY.

[@YulianRojas]

I have a surface 3 for +2 years and work perfect for my "on the go" necessities (in home I have a desk computer), my biggest complains always was the tinny trackpad and a little bit of more power. I can wait to have the surface go! For things like office productivity and media consumption and the size its look perfect for me.

[@SodhaSatyajeetsinh5]

I would use it as Tablet

[@FiliDesperado]

Finally. This was the video I've been waiting for on the Surface Go. Touched on everything.

[@RovictLee]

Would like to compare with Samsung new Tab S4, both almost the same price but how about for productively ? Thanks for the review by the way !

[@anejaG55]

android tablets are dead

[@lifesucks470]

Rovict Lee Windows >>>>>>Android

[@TigerTT]

I think the S3 and S4 are better if you want to actually use Chrome because Chrome makes the Surface Go choke alot lol

[@gagamin2]

Galaxy tabs4 is not for productivity. As you know its 16:10 its very good for watching movie, video.

[@HarshJha]

Since the time Dieter has had a personality shift, the Verge reviews have actually become worth watching. good job!

[@TamzidHossain]

very specific and well described. Loved as always

[@JRKhoury18]

I really like the format with the questions being answered. Wanna keep seeing this happen.

[@faithjsx]

I was watching this video because i am buying Microsoft go.

[@elijah4168]

For the insanely light useage you want to do? Great.

[@harshits1368]

Exactly! Where are the Windows store apps? I hope this doesn't become just an one generation device, they should launch more devices in this lineup and boost they app store development!

[@yashsinha5]

I want to buy it for my mom who is a Professor. She needs it mostly for working on documents and presentations. Would it be a good buy for her? I was thinking to go with the 8gb ram version. TIA!

[@abusinessfromscratch4886]

I think that's the perfect device for here!

[@elijah5682]

Being able to play games like Bastion and Transistor in a portable machine like this already makes it soooo much better than anything else.

[@supermarvelero]

Real game changer. When it'll be released with an ARM CPU it'll show what the future of PC means

[@Supcharged]

Vincenzo Mario Saltamartini the battery life is already bad enough.

[@lifesucks470]

Supercharged wait for some time

[@supermarvelero]

Guys it's not about battery but about an always on always connected experience, just like the smartphone. X86 CPU drain battery on standby so the pc-tablet must be completely switched off

[@mr.c1563]

Love my surface go!

[@AuthenTech]

@Dieter, see you at CES in Jan? :)

[@type2diabeticfree428]

UK users and Sky Go app... it can be downloaded and works on the Surface Go. Reason I posted is because I could not find any definitive information online . To get it to download, you need to remove Windows 10 S and download Chrome browser. From that browser you can then download and use the Sky Go app.

[@Goffas_and_gumpys]

Good vid mate, I just bought the 128 4g LTE model and I am looking forward to having it as my travel device. A tablet sized Windows based LTE device is what I have been looking for and I love the size factor.

[@bobandbobandbob6285]

Mistake. Always get the most ram

[@Karnchanoke]

To answer your question, I'll be using it for teaching in class because it's nice and portable. I've been using iPads for teaching, but I'm switching to the Surface Go because most commercial textbooks come with teacher-friendly programs that require using a computer to run them. Despite many good reviews, I still have my doubts: whether I'll be able to write on Pdf pages with the pen as well as how fantastically the iPad Pro and the Apple Pencil have worked for me.

[@walkinmn]

What kind of non-answer was that about Thunderbolt? Either it has thunderbolt or it doesn't have thunderbolt. In the case of the Surface Go, itdoesn't have thunderbolt. Then you can explain what that means in a practical way, but what he said in the video wasn't an answer.

[@quality6779]

Also it was really clear that it wasn't going to have thunderbolt. Did they think the surface engineers were like: Engineer 1: I've got a great idea. Engineer 2: What? What is it? Engineer 1: Let's put thunderbolt 3 on the $400 Surface Go, even though the most premium Surface product the $4000 Surface Studio doesn't have it! Engineer 2: This is genius! It's even better than releasing a failed operating that can only use windows apps not once, but twice! Engineer 1: We are on a roll... And so on...

[@ccroy2001]

I am a pretty lightweight user; browsing, media, my big iTunes library, and a few docs. I honestly think even my MacBook Air 11 base model does everything I need so my next device may be the Surface Go, a Chromebook, or an iPad pro.Thanks for the review.

[@HenningSchmid]

Seems to be interesting

[@Rahadude]

Yo, really appreciate the style of this review. Pooling the most asked questions and answering them gives off an honest and objective vibe while simultaneously evades falling into a trap of 'the reviewer simply doesn't get the point of the product'. I believe the time of pooling the questions and producing a video for it may take a while and risk the video not meeting up the 'hype deadline' but when done right' it makes up with objectivity and information that would help prospective buyers with more information needed before making a decision to buy said product. Kudos!

[@gurmeharsingh1485]

Microsoft Vision phenomenal Hardware amazing Software keeps improving very flexible Apps aaahhh....

[@AugustusMcMillan]

i have a 4th Gen iPad. it can't update to the latest OS. which means apps would update and i couldn't run them because of the older OS. so id have to connect the iPad to my computer and down grade the apps i wanted to use. was just about to buy a more modern iPad when i decided to get this. now i won't have the old OS problem. and if there was an iPad app thats not on Windows i just use the site.

[@tonytoronto1401]

Pretty dope but can't get over the 2013 Bezels

[@bradhaines3142]

Tony Toronto no its TABLET bezels. it doesn't come with the keyboard, so how do you expect to hold it? covering half the screen?

[@tonytoronto1401]

Brad Haines 1. 95% of ppl will buy the keyboard 2. Has a kickstand 3. Just not my taste bruh, doesn't look modern

[@bradhaines3142]

Tony Toronto not my style either. i got an aero 15x a few months ago and love it, these things are just interesting to see

[@tonytoronto1401]

yea, with shorter bezels i'd be all over this thing :D

[@FiliDesperado]

Tony Toronto it's the only thing I don't like on this thing.... Really wish they found a way to thin those out. Galaxy tab S4 coming out with super tiny Bezels

[@FondyCrew]

That was a solid closing remark. Windows is, well Windows. The limitations really do boil down to the hardware you're using and the programs you install. Stay within those hardware limitations and you won't be disappointed with the W10 experience.

[@pizzacatyt]

I think I'll stick with my XPS 13😉

[@TheVerge]

Not a bad move! This is a completely different machine, IMO. Even though they're both Windows, I think they're for different things. - Dieter

[@Fals3Agent]

did your XPS 13 cost $400?

[@pizzacatyt]

Fals3Agent nope, but the surface go does!!

[@anantmalik]

The XPS 13 is Windows' answer to the Macbooks.

[@octave1]

I wish I could get it! It's soooo nice, but I think I'll get this or asus vivobook f510ua

[@tophkissane]

My mom has been looking for a Windows laptop because right now she just uses an Android tablet. I think this is what I will get her for Christmas this year.

[@cyb]

This review is relatively relative.

[@TheArtificiallyIntelligent]

Just got one tonight and overall I like it. I have two iPads, an iPhone, and two macs (desktop and laptop). The Go is mainly for my wife, but what we wanted was something smaller like an iPad, but that didn't have such limited functionality. The Go brings that. Better keyboard, you can use a mouse, built-in stand, full desktop operating system. The only downside so far is that, when treating this like a tablet, it has very limited apps. For instance, there is no Wall Street Journal or NY Times app. When I jump on a plane, I like to load up the last several days of papers from WSJ and read them on the plane. Can't do that here, which is the one downside so far.

[@uwinvidanage2252]

Primeir pro 8k red RAW Transcode to h.265 codec It might take 2-3 days 😁😁

[@TheVerge]

Can tablets weep? - Dieter

[@lifesucks470]

MiUi & stuff i will do h.264😂😂

[@uwinvidanage2252]

The Verge they'll overheat and I'd have to take them for #thermalTherapy & It'll be a mess 🤷🤷

[@uwinvidanage2252]

LIFE HACKS But I need a slower transcode so I'm sticking with h.265 😁😁

[@darwinmcquerter7463]

Purchased the Go last week, plan to use for drawing. The pen is awesome compared to apple pencil for drawing.

[@Glamrgrl104]

How's it working for drawing? Or Should I get iPad 7th gen 10.2?? Can't afford a pro iPad or surface pro.

[@kavind1331]

If the windows app support was there for their own web store... this would be really compelling. But for now, I'm going to skip.

[@JohnSmith-gb8hd]

Kaveen D: Don't believe the FUD about the MS Store. It's perfectly fine for most people's needs. TechAltar also agrees.

[@MaxBemberg]

As an architect it would be great for the next surface to be portable enough to take to job sites / meetings and robust enough to run autodesk apps (revit specifically) in addition to the key adobe programs (indesign, photoshop, illustrator). Every iteration of the surface seems to get closer and closer to this goal ... but not quite! maybe in another couple years.

[@CEKROM]

I woud buy a used Surface Pro 4 =D

[@Mariohenri90]

Lord Cekrom Same

[@ReaperStriker184]

Not worth it, you should buy the new sp with type cover for 800 dollars in microsoft store

[@poornahaque5658]

totally purchased it! amazing for students, it does all the things i need and the portability is great. And I also turned off S mode as soon as I bought it.

[@MirkwoodCrow]

Which model do you have?

[@thinerj1]

Omg they like a Microsoft product and they say its as good or if not betrer then apple the world is coming to a end.

[@AlainCarAudioManiac]

Great review, especially for the Lightroom part. I needed to know exactly that.

[@CODTerracraft]

Fortnite run fine on low settings

[@Greygamerfox]

I just bought it for screenwriting. So far I’m just happy with the portability.

[@starburst-gachalife5991]

Can you play Roblox on it.

[@dezicasares]

Awesome review but I'm still confused about one thing. The base model is $400 with lower storage but does that really matter when you can expand the 64gb to 128gb with just a slap of a micro SD card?