Surface Go review: Bringing the fun back to Windows

[@fracturedude]

I came for the review and stayed for the gun show! Keep up those work outs Rubino!

[@davidgreen000]

We really appreciate the metric equivalences in your commentary. Thank you.

[@WindowsCentral]

We learned the hard way in the past 😅

[@gyozakeynsianism]

The ability to use a regular mobile battery pack was amazing for the Surface 3. Glad to see they kept that.

[@zjd5087]

5% of comments about the device 95% about Dan

[@tuxdinosaur1672]

xD

[@bravestbullfighter]

The most useful Surface Go review so far on KZbin. Looking forward to the base model comparison especially eMMC performance and usability of 64GB complemented by micro SD storage.

[@swekiwi4517]

Bravest Bullfighter seems 3 tabs on chrome is laggy

[@swekiwi4517]

Now have my own Surface Go and I can say that Chrome is laggy as sheit compared to Edge. Trying to convert over to Edge. Using the 8 GB ram edition.

[@levikendrick3455]

you prolly dont give a shit but does someone know of a way to get back into an instagram account..? I somehow lost my password. I love any tips you can offer me

[@vincenzodavian5039]

@Levi Kendrick Instablaster :)

[@levikendrick3455]

@Vincenzo Davian i really appreciate your reply. I got to the site through google and Im in the hacking process now. Takes quite some time so I will reply here later with my results.

[@billschannel1116]

You tell us Microsoft didn't cut any corners (1:16) after literally describing how the corners have been cut! (1:06)

[@billschannel1116]

That gave me a chuckle, great review, your always my goto surface review site.

[@WindowsCentral]

That's my brain being tired ;)

[@billschannel1116]

It was awesome, I love that kind of stuff. It really did put a smile on my face! Great job on the review I wish you could review everything for me.

[@muttley1956]

Great review. My poor old iPad is reaching the end of its life and I WAS torn between a replacement and the Surface Go. Having wrestled for years with iOS issues and restrictions and now having seen your review, it will be the Surface Go for me. Thanks for taking the time to create a balanced and very informative review.

[@WycliffStudios]

Watching this on my Surface Go

[@kinesonc]

The large bezel is actually a good thing! Its supposed to b that way because we want to hold it without accidently pressing anything on the touch screen

[@usafballer79]

Seems like they need a 128GB/Plat Type Cover deal for 599 max. $50 too expensive in my opinion. I just got the Surface Pro Type Cover bundle for 799. That's only $120 more for a system twice as powerful and with a larger screen. Good to hear it's a great product though! That locked 1.6GHz chip probably has a lot of benefits. Can you show videos of how it handles Win10 build 1803 task view? My Surface chugs when I use taskview command.

[@camelemoji2918]

Eric P do you mean the animation? The animation is pretty awful on high dpi screens. I experience a glitch in the animation on my Surface Laptop, when I click on the task view button

[@kngchen9890]

Eric P I bought my surface pro 2017 yesterday. I searched for updates and it only gets windows 10 1709. I don't know if microsoft did something to not let people get the 1803 update anymore until they fix the issues

[@bradhaines3142]

Kangyang Chen it might be on a system to system basis, my aero 15x has no problems with 1803

[@kngchen9890]

A very simple tip to know if your device is have problems with 1803 is to check your SSD model. Intel and Microsoft said that 1803 is unstable on Intel 600p and pro6000p

[@Mark-xw5yt]

Only 100$? More. Even less with a student discount

[@shubham-pawar]

Hey dan great review of the surface go I really like how you cover all aspects of the device and all your reviews are clean, simple and up to the point. I was really waiting for a real competitor for the ipad pro. I wanted a tablet for web browsing and media consumption but also didn't want to only be limited to a mobile os, now with the surface go it checks all the right boxes with having power of full fledged windows.

[@君愷范]

the reason that the Surface Pro 3 only has 256 pressure sensitivity levels is because of them using the N-trig technology instead of the Wacom found on the Surface Go

[@Glamrgrl104]

Surface go has wacom pen? Cool I didn't know. So between this and say an older thinkpad w wacom stylus say a thinkpad 460 what do you think is better for drawing?

[@RichardRatner.1972]

Dan looks pumped! Forget the Surface... Lol kInd regards Richard U.K

[@davidflores8139]

Just bought one of these for my daughter who's going into high school. Honestly, I may spring for the LTE version for myself when it hits the stores. Been very impressed by the unit.

[@tdrawup]

1:34 man you looking good

[@kelvinj279]

Those arms

[@RobertGaron]

What brand of satchel in 1:37?

[@ComputerOyyy]

Can you do a review of your Biceps? I just have to know

[@michael-ub8vu]

um

[@rnx516]

Um

[@rufs6468]

um

[@TheLucidLuxray]

Ok?

[@mazyoda_]

As an apple watch wearing, iPhone xs max owning apple sheep.. I LOVE MY SURFACE GO!!! Seriously, have owned a bunch of tablets before this, but this takes the cake (8gb mem / 128gb storage)

[@christopher480]

Why do you keep comparing it to the surface3?.....thats a Cpl of gens old....I should hope it out performs that.

[@maximumsuccess8641]

Dan, have you been working out? 1:38

[@lolpo555]

fap power! (joke)

[@azzart979]

Maximum Success first thing I noticed too. :D

[@markle422]

well I guess he's been working out since for I noticed those arms way back. he just wear long sleeves most of the time.

[@Mark-xw5yt]

Hes doing good

[@justincphilip]

OMG they really exceeded my expectations for this! This review sold me, and testing the demo in the Store today, it is AWERSOME, especially for the price point. I was worried about this because of my experience with Surface 3, but since I love my SP4 and everything released after that, they REALLY did a stunning job on this. Great job @surface team :)

[@chrisking4208]

One of the few reviews that recognizes this wasn't designed as a power laptop.

[@ishaanthewonderboy]

Yo what's the wallpaper is it default with the surface? Does anyone have a link to it?

[@And_Rec]

Johnny Doe following

[@traceys8960]

It's a downloadable image from Shutterstock - www.istockphoto.com/gb/vector/paper-travel-illustration-sun-cloud-hill-mountain-bird-gm900969292-248570597

[@NoProb4Rob]

From here: www.thespruce.com/use-wallpaper-in-your-bathroom-1976139

[@Dr_WhiteWalker]

Tracey S Cheater.

[@davidsimons5764]

I think it’s Kelly ripa in a swimsuit

[@tommurt2222]

Is the base model worth buying

[@omnihairless6081]

The resolution is impressive. Hoping for USB slot in the future. Overall the Go is a great product for its price. The drawback is of course memory. Excellent review, Rubino The magnetic stylus of course is also extravagant. Bezel being big is a good touch. 🌝

[@aziztukubaev1693]

Can u try Photoshop and comment on the performance pls?

[@Andres.N_SK]

Same on my old surface3 maybe I will buy a surface pro 4 but shure I will buy it in the future

[@RenatoFontes]

please compare it with the 64gb and 128gb/4gb costco version :) It would be great to see how much difference performance is between versions

[@jorgeshss]

The high end surface go which is recommended seems a bit pricey...MIcrosoft come on,...drop the price or add the keyboard to the pack!!!

[@Mark-xw5yt]

jorgeshss ikr. I will only buy this if thwy have a 600$ bundle

[@SEVENTEENPOINT1]

I understand what you mean but Microsoft does not want to compete with their partners (HP, Dell, Lenovo, etc).

[@NickCharles]

Yeah, basically $750 if you want the pen and keyboard cover. I actually wound up buying something completely different with much better specs for the same price, after seeing how much this pitifully performing budget tablet actually cost for full functionality...

[@adamjenniges9809]

Wait till Christmas

[@sunstyle52]

@@NickCharles what was it that you ended up getting?

[@D_Roadtrip_Productions]

I just found you recently and watched most of your videos over the past week. Keep it going!

[@Ornal64]

Is it still worth to get Surface Go in late 2019. There are some good deals on this device. My main concern is that we can see upgrade next year as Intel will stop manufacturing Pentium cpu used in this device next year. Still this device will do everything I need it to do so that's not a deal breaker. Any thoughts?

[@PinePizza]

Would like to know as well.. I have ordered it now but maybe I'll refund it once it arrives since I'm not sure about if this is a good choice with that weak processor and small screen size

[@Ornal64]

@@PinePizza My first impression in shop when I saw surface go was - Wow I wasn't expecting something like that. Form factor and quality - wow! It runs ms office especially excel without problem and that's what I'm after. General usage seemed very fluent. Can't say it's underpowered for what it was designed to be and that's a tablet that can replace laptop for basic things. When I'm gonna get mine I will test older games on it. For me windows tablets got much more sense than Android devices and IPad. Only thing that is missing is basic waterproof.

[@AbdulmunemAljundi]

Excellent early & complete review...thumbs up bro

[@Anderson_Hwang]

14:13 "25 by the end of August 2017 " 2017 :p

[@VictorDeMeira]

Hwang Anderson, time travel!

[@printsolution3036]

Due to projector error

[@WycliffStudios]

Where can I find this wallpaper?

[@DesertRidgeline]

What messenger bag are you using?

[@MarcioJonas09]

My my, Daniel is super ripped... 😮

[@johnzhao5194]

Thanks for this very nice review. Just a friendly suggestion that you might need to put more work on your shoulders.

[@lionelestriga4272]

Now I can replace my Surface RT! :D

[@lionelestriga4272]

Antonio Lansang yeah is working well, but the software is dying... No more skype, the onedrive and the store as problems. The stereo mics are very good. Unfortunately the surface go as a mono mic.

[@NoProb4Rob]

Lionel Estriga sounds like it's going to be a downgrade then 😅

[@lionelestriga4272]

yes! 😅

[@ryanxgames5988]

Surface RT copy new surface go

[@dowmage2903]

Does the keyboard from the RT work on this surface?

[@AllenAngle]

Not sure I can trust you anymore Daniel! 😊 Bought and returned within 24 hours, after 8 hours of testing it was obvious it didn’t cut it, especially for $530! I so wanted this size format to work but it’s just not there yet.

[@bobbysmichael]

I'm thinking this will be a great device for my work flow which consists of outlook, excel, word, project and bluebeam. The name "go" is so fitting as that's exactly how I plan on using it, something that is just always in my bag for use when I'm out of the main office away from my desktop. Can't wait to put it to the test when it arrives to see if it'll replace my ultrabook.

[@9hundred67]

This is an excellent review, with very useful information. Straight to the point and covered all the points very well.

[@muhammadfateh]

Where to get the satchel featured at 5:44?

[@federicoe.benelli8237]

But, does it run Crysis?

[@riotz370]

I just ordered this surface go 8gb 128 gb ver. I will use it as my secondary PC for entertainment and basic typing.

[@Protonumus]

What are the differences between Microsoft #Office 2019 and #Office 365? Office 2019 is a Computer or Mac base program, Office 365 is for Mobile and Tablet devices. A subscription to #Edit on a #Mobile or #Tablet is now required, even for the free office. The problem has been, users were able to purchase a licences/licenses user licence (product key) allowing the full functionality of the #Microsoft Office to be used, so withdrawn the idea, we suggest could result in ​​monopolization. The only ones to benefit are the .EDU email address holders. Warning: Lifetime licences/licenses for Office 365 are 5 years (max) for a computer, not a device.

[@pradanakusuma]

Still waiting when the time comes where we can play triple A game like Monster Hunter, Overwatch, Destiny, of Battlefield, on a powerful 13 inch or 10.5 inch Surface device, boy that would be super convenient

[@rxgtv]

Wish you had the details pop out like a Windows notification......

[@daviedlopulalan9882]

Thanks for the thorough review, really helped to get a fair impression about Surface Go 1.

[@enricojohnoliveros5448]

Would love to use this for Lightroom batch processing of raw files. Can it handle those? Also some light Photoshop editing of portraits. Given the color accurate screen, this seems very attractive to a hobbyist photographer. Will do some programming as well and hoping a fine backup for my heavy corporate laptop since we already switched to virtual desktop so specs won't matter very much. Any thoughts?

[@theApe-X]

What is the charging time? I hate the charging time on my Surface 3.

[@WindowsCentral]

Less than an hour gets you 80%.

[@therealslimshady4494]

Can you show how the actual surface is supposed to be use like how’s the word, PowerPoint, and excel as well as the other Microsoft apps to work with

[@michelpreuss]

Does the Surface Go work properly without the keyboard? Thanks in advance!

[@marsbars4767]

Wow, I actually prefer this more than the bigger MacBooks or Surface Pro laptops just because of the portability and how easily you can move it around. I wish someday they could get the performance of high end laptops on such a small device like this one, it would make things way way easier or better yet, a top high end gaming PC to fit in a surface go sized device, that would just be a dream come true having everything I need on 1 place would be so so much more convenient and would overall make things WAY easier to manage. I know it's possible but it would probably take some time before they could start making it a reality.

[@Roman-nu1om]

Turbo Boost may actually increase battery life since it would help the computer finish tasks faster and thus enable the CPU to go into deep sleep mode earlier

[@ExultantTJ]

Now that is how one should make a review. Perfect video. Almost. (it is 2018, you said 2017 I think. ) And damn you look good. And I just realised, a lot of people have said that. XD

[@VoraciousAvgeek]

I can’t decide which color to get? Silver or Blue?

[@timjjs]

Keyboard price is unreasonable! Jesus

[@gamingdragon1356]

i think you are watching a surface device for the first time , they think everyone is a millionaire .

[@MikeKilo1969]

Personally, I think its a good marketing strategy. If you just want to use it in tablet mode you can save the money and type on the screen keyboard. It makes it more affordable and gives you options. An iPad is a true tablet and the keyboard is aftermarket as well.

[@sharondslater2774]

I want 8GB version and plan to stay in Chrome Browser as I presently do with my old Win10 laptop (not touch enabled) and not buy Surface Go type cover initially. Stopped by Best Buy today to feel Surface Go; responsive to my finger touches, but still await finger-inputting to Excel file as this demo had yet to be setup for Excel; will try again at Best Buy next week. Why are apps needed at all; I do everything within browsers?

[@NL0Gwenster]

Timothy S really ? The ipad pro's keyboard is 179$ and doesnt : Have a nice trackpad, backlit keys, nice key-travel/chicklet style keys, cant be propped up on an angle, only used flat. So how come the 99$ keyboard on the surface is unreasonable ? Seems to me you dont know what's on the market.

[@Mark-xw5yt]

You could buy a mechanical backlit keyboard for less.

[@pamela7633]

I have a surface pro too but for quick use I just love this one . I agree with you, I want to carry it everywhere. So easy.

[@scrabble111]

damnnnn daniel.. nice musc- .. i mean review! Thinking about getting this since it fits around a budget for a student. hehe

[@LjutaPtica]

Thanks for comprehensive review. One question - can you launch Adobe Lightroom and Illustrator on the Surface Go? If yes, how usable are they? I know the screen is super small, but in terms of performance is there any lag or freezing?

[@vgm006]

Thank you for comparing with Surface 3. I sold my Surface 3 on ebay to upgrade to this Go.

[@davidneo3940]

I bought one recently (yes, Go² might be coming soon...but I got the 8gb version with keyboard and mouse for a really low price!) and after switching out from Windows S mode to normal and disabling some unnecessary bloaty stuff that comes with win 10....it feels very good. Working and casual pixel games and whatnot all works like a charm. So even this year you can buy it if you get it on a nice sale (Amazon prime day coming up)

[@quotesquote6274]

You know what. Why dont you just sell it here in the philippines? Im sure many filipino will buy it because it is affordable.

[@Videos_By_Tre]

Great Review!!! Very Detailed! Keep up the excellent work!

[@airslash98]

Can I realistically use this without the typecover? I've been considering getting a surface for the pen and note taking, so I wouldn't be doing much typing anyways. And I would be using this as a secondary device paired with my laptop, so all typing could be done on there

[@WindowsCentral]

You can, but type cover also protects the display

[@pedrojose9135]

00:49 Windows central: ' I didnt expect such a good device from Microsoft' lol what?

[@evan.5967]

Pedro Jose lel

[@chrisalberti]

Is the Surface Go storage easily upgradable with an SD chip? 256GB or more? If so, how well does this chip storage work?

[@dr.stevenpennym.d.3241]

Finally, and honest review. I just ordered the Microsoft surface go 2.

[@iamax8307]

he pressed the Upgrade switch on him self and now hes buff.. Like daaaaamn I swear you could fit youself in a 4:8 frame but now you need a 16:9 ratio frame to fit your arms in.. WWWOah

[@jwpninja2109]

I’m thinking about getting the Surface go but as my main laptop. Which version shall I get? Also which colour keyboard 👀

[@necrafilliajoke4]

How does this compare with the 10 inch Samsung Gakaxy book? By the time you add in the keyboard and pen the prices become quite close

[@Dave102693]

Chromeos is way better for basic use.

[@pishia1104]

Excellent review, only wish the processor was a bit faster like 1.9GHz+. However, I guess Intel does not have anything that fast and affordable enough to place in a $400 device.

[@chavalit94]

most comprehensive and detailed review. awesome review daniel

[@kattz753]

Ok, I take back my criticism. I really thought that this would be dog slow and useless. It seems like a pretty decent device.

[@danieloherrick6332]

You can get the 8/128 model with W10P from the Microsoft business store for $599.

[@seb_gibbs]

why so much caparison with surface 3 and not 4? we going backwards?

[@Mr.HowToTech]

I'm watching this review on a surface go. It's performance isn't bad at all. This is perfect for basic documentation use such as writers on the go.

[@haseebkahn4811]

The thumbnail is worth my bank account!

[@VenoStuff]

Finally a great informative review on KZbin, thanks! Those arms man 💪💪

[@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!

[@vigd6298]

The biggest cons with ipad are they cant running dekstop apps and most ipad do is can do in smartphone too (I said smartphone, not iphone. because iphone have many lack features compare to android)

[@osoalex]

Dammit Daniel, showing off some gains there!

[@gyozakeynsianism]

Cool little messenger bag there. I have a bigger one for my Surface Pro but it would have been nice to go smaller.

[@WindowsCentral]

Thanks! Old SF Bags for...Surface 3 :P Glad I saved it.

[@evelinecarolinelienhuaming1184]

I Love this Windows Tablet 💝💗💖

[@u2byoupleb170]

This video has a lot more information than a lot of other reviews are so thank you deffinatly swaying me to buy the surface go

[@besnikrrustemi]

Surface Go 2 LTE wishlist: - Bluetooth 5.0 - 802.11ax Wireless - 5G Connectivity - Shrinked down bezzels so maybe they can achieve 11-inch size and look sexier - Faster CPU - Better Battery Life Overall a really great device, but just the 130$ dollars for that Keyboard is a bit too much, considering the fact that i would've wanted to get the Pen as well with it.

[@yasinmaura6865]

Still waiting for oled Technology in the Surface line up. Maybe next Year ?

[@LR-cu3bg]

Nice review . Could you linked up the wallpaper it’s really nice

[@marknoriega7002]

I recently bought a surface go and I'm very happy with it! It's a good device for people on the go or students and for those who just want a small device to use on the go.

[@thetwicksshow4726]

☺

[@Glamrgrl104]

What do you use yours for?

[@DavidZMH]

I saw one review where the left speaker was louder than the right...did you encounter that?

[@muralidharareddy6292]

Could u compare surface go with Samsung Galaxy tab s4 which comes with a stylus included in the box as it's priced almost the same if u consider the price of surface go + pen .

[@tikiecue5677]

I NEED THAT BAG!!! Anybody knows who makes it?

[@samK1XT]

Can surface go used for programming? How well it run visual studio and android studio?

[@theknowledgehunter3530]

Where can I get that bag? 💼 I need one☝🏾just like it!

[@nicohanke9051]

Hello, I know I am a little bit late to the party, however I wanted to ask which smartwatch he is using in the video. You can see the device very good at 09:07. I asked myself if I can wear this on my right hand since I am left handed. I am searching for a decent watch for a while and the apple watch would be the last resort since it is very left-hander-friendly. Thx

[@victorbutler]

Nice! everybody knows that’s an Apple Watch unless it’s a knockoff fake from China or Korea I’m gonna be nice I’m a watch Greek that’s why I know I broke down and finally bought one because I can surf with it. I want to know does it have a touch screen keyboard I can use like my iPad Pro? I finally bought the keyboard and pen when I could squeeze it into my budget. Sometimes I don’t want the keyboard baggage and I just want the touch screen. Can I use this with adobe creative suite? Can I use this with auto cad and video editing programs? Call or text me at 424-625-5810 for comments and suggestions I need this for classes and business and I want to travel with it in my backpack and motorcycle and Amtrak and air[out and cruise ships. How does it work when you traveling to different countries?

[@muchadoaboutnothing6196]

Where can we find the desktop wallpapers you use???

[@DarkSoul6484]

Would my surface pro pen work with the surface Go ?

[@baddriversofcolga]

Dan, is it legal for you to open-carry in New York? Those are some big guns. And do women and children run away as you walk by?

[@WindowsCentral]

lol, well done

[@pbilk]

HAHAHA! Good one! 😆

[@Mark-xw5yt]

LMFAO

[@techshorts6044]

Now with Panos being on charge with windows division and hardware maybe surface go 2 will have better ux

[@munirasghar1673]

Detailed, no questions left. Thx for sharing this video bro