Surface Laptop Go Explained
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| Developer: | Microsoft |
| Family: | Microsoft Surface |
| Type: | Laptop |
| Generation: | First |
| Price: | $550-1100 |
| Os: | Windows 10 S
(upgradable to Windows 11) |
| Cpu: | Intel Core i5-1035G1 |
| Memory: | 16 GB or 8 GB or 4 GB RAM |
| Storage: | eMMC: 64 GB
SSD: 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Memory Card: | none |
| Camera: | 720p HD camera |
| Display: | 12.4 inch Touchscreen
PixelSense Display
1536 x 1024, (148 ppi)
3:2 Aspect Ratio |
| Graphics: | Intel UHD Graphics |
| Sound: | Omnisonic Speakers with Dolby Audio, 3.5 mm headphone jack, Dual far-field Studio Mics |
| Input: | Built in: touchscreen, ambient light sensor, keyboard, touchpad, fingerprint reader
Sold Separately: mouse, stylus pen |
| Touchpad: | Built-in |
| Connectivity: | WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5, USB 3 |
| Service: | Microsoft Store, OneDrive |
| Dimensions: | 278.18 mm x 205.67 mm x 15.69 mm
(10.95 in x 8.10 in x 0.62 in) |
| Weight: | 1110g |
| Successor: | Surface Laptop Go 2 |
| Related: | Surface Laptop SE |
The Surface Laptop Go is a portable computer introduced by Microsoft in October 2020. The laptop was designed to be a more affordable option of Microsoft's Surface lineup of Personal computing devices.[1] It was announced alongside updated Surface Pro X models and several Surface accessories on 1 October 2020. Retail availability began on 13 October 2020.[2]
Hardware
The Surface Laptop Go was available in 3 colors: Platinum, Ice Blue and Sandstone.[5]
The screen features a 12.4-inch display at 1536 × 1024 in a 3:2 aspect ratio, with a 10-point touchscreen and no support for the Surface Pen.[6] [7]
The Surface Laptop Go features a 10th-generation Comet Lake Intel Core i5 processor paired with integrated Intel UHD Graphics.
In terms of ports, the Surface Go contains 1 USB-C and 1 USB-A port, alongside a headphone jack and a Surface Connect port for charging. The laptop also has support for Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.[8]
Software
All Surface Laptop Go models come preinstalled with Windows 10 Home in S Mode and a 30-day trial of Microsoft Office 365. Business models come preinstalled with Windows 10 Pro.[9] [10]
Notes and References
- News: Gibbs, Samuel. Microsoft launches cheaper Surface Laptop Go. The Guardian. October 1, 2020. February 12, 2022. 1 October 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201001165240/https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2020/oct/01/microsoft-launches-cheaper-surface-laptop-go. live.
- Web site: 2020-10-01. Introducing Surface Laptop Go, new updates to Surface Pro X and new accessories. Microsoft Blog. en. 1 October 2020. 2 October 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201002002933/https://blogs.windows.com/devices/2020/10/01/introducing-surface-laptop-go-new-updates-to-surface-pro-x-and-new-accessories/. live.
- Web site: Microsoft Surface Laptop tech specs . 1 October 2020 . 3 December 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201203065046/https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/devices/surface-laptop-go/tech-specs . live .
- Web site: Commercial Microsoft Surface Laptop tech specs . 1 October 2020 . 3 December 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201203154453/https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/configure/surface-laptop-go/94FC0BDGQ7WV . live .
- News: 1 October 2020. Microsoft’s new $549 Surface Laptop Go aims to compete with Chromebooks. The Verge. 1 October 2020. 3 October 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201003184226/https://www.theverge.com/21496684/microsoft-surface-laptop-go-price-release-date-specs. live.
- Web site: Surface Pen. 2020-10-15. Microsoft Store. en-us. 15 October 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201015174630/https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/surface-pen/92fp8q09qhxc. live.
- Web site: Microsoft Surface Laptop Go – Technical Speficications – Microsoft Surface. 2020-10-15. www.microsoft.com. en-ca. 16 October 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201016150658/https://www.microsoft.com/en-ca/surface/devices/surface-laptop-go/tech-specs. live.
- News: 1 October 2020. Surface Laptop Go could be Microsoft's newest laptop — and it may launch this week. LaptopMag. 1 October 2020. 29 September 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200929171725/https://www.laptopmag.com/news/surface-laptop-go-could-be-microsofts-newest-laptop-and-it-may-launch-this-week. live.
- Web site: Microsoft Surface Laptop Go – Technical Speficications – Microsoft Surface. 2020-10-01. www.microsoft.com. en-us. 3 December 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201203065046/https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/devices/surface-laptop-go/tech-specs. live.
- Web site: Surface Laptop Go: Our Lightest Business Laptop. 2020-10-01. Surface for Business. en-us. 3 December 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201203065434/https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/business/surface-laptop-go. live.
