Love it, as a college student I have all my books/ notebooks in one place easy to carry and flexible

“Reviewers in this invitation-only program are provided products for the purpose of writing honest, unbiased reviews.” Microsoft was kind enough to send me the Surface Go 2 for review. I originally purchased the Surface Go 1 so I have a good amount of experience using it day to day. The Go 2 has a few upgrades that in my opinion make a difference. First the screen now has smaller bezels and a slightly larger viewing area. It’s an aesthetic upgrade but really makes the tablet look more modern. As far as performance this model has 8gb of ram vs my original model which had 4gb. I strongly recommend buying atleast the mid grade model as i have noticed more speed and less slowdown when using multiple programs or taxing the processor with the additional ram. The front facing camera is also one of the best you will find and works great for conference calls. Unfortunately S mode is app limited but i switched out of that with no noticeable issues. The Microsoft Edge browser is outstanding. They actually have a new version which has lots of homescreen options i have been using. The screen is the best i have used for not showing fingerprints at the expense of some glare. The weight and portability is the reason to buy this and the stand is the best especially for a tablet design without needing a case to provide one. It is impressive how light, portable and functional this is. I also have the keyboard cover and the pen. I do consider the pen optional but to get the full benefits from windows the keyboard realistically isn’t optional. That’s where the 4 stars comes in. None of this is inexpensive and the costs can add up. I do feel a better value would have been to include the Microsoft sleeve in the 2 highest configurations as that would have added some value without including their most premium accessories. Overall i enjoy my original Surface Go and Microsoft did a great job improving the things I thought were weaknesses on the first one. For a student or anyone that loves portability and doesn’t need all the additional power this will definitely do the job and do it well.

Great laptop tablet . Fast enough to run the full version of windows . No limited to s mode with m3 processor . I am really enjoying this. I have to mention that I bought it open box but it’s in mint condition , I loved the discount I got .

This Surface Go 2 by Microsoft is really a great compact device delivering features, function, speed and clarity of the screen that you might only expect in a much larger device. It's setup was easy and Cortana will talk you through it, or turn her off if you would rather just read the screens. The 10.5" touchscreen display with 220 ppi resolution provides an unbelievably beautiful clear display no matter what your doing. Movies and photos are always crisp bright and clear. I have used several streaming apps to watch Live TV and movies and this device did not disappoint. Of course you are watching it at a much shorter distance than you would a larger device, which actually works in your favor as it does not seem that small when watching. Its processor is powerful and impressive and no jitter or drag was ever detected when watching anything I was streaming. Photos are equally impressive. The sounds are really great especially considering the speakers are so very small. Everything was crisp and clear while streaming music as well. A 3.5 headphone jack is there if you want to use a wired set of earbuds, and of course it has Bluetooth functionality as well Various social medias and email all function great. Anyway you play The Surface Go is ready and able. But its also very handy to take along to class or that meeting at work and comes with a full 30 day trial of Microsoft Office Products to help you when using the device on the production end of things. Hidden under the kickstand is a Micro SDXC card reader for data transfers and uploads and downloads. That can also be accomplished with the USB C port. It has given me an 8-10 hour battery life before needing recharged with its proprietary magnetic power supply and cord. And that is the one small dislike that I have with the Surface GO, needing to tote that charger/power supply to recharge and not be able to locate and use a simple USB to do the trick when not at home near the power supply. But over all its a wonderful machine that is ready to tackle whatever you throw at it and is so lightweight and portable, why wouldn't you want to take it everywhere you go. Notice: “Reviewers in this invitation-only program are provided products for the purpose of writing honest, unbiased reviews.”

I received this product in affiliation with the Tech Insider Network. Reviewers in this invitation-only program are provided products for the purpose of writing honest, unbiased reviews. That I received this product at no cost did not influence my review in any way. My review is based on my opinion and experience using it. I am going to focus as much of my review as possible on the tablet functionality, even though I am using it with the Surface Go Signature Type Cover, which is a keyboard/cover accessory that is available as an optional purchase. It is well worth the added expense, and I highly recommend getting both. The Surface Go 2 is an outstanding tablet, but with the keyboard it becomes an even more capable and portable hybrid tablet/laptop. Out of the box it is running Windows 10 S, which I immediately converted to standard Windows 10. Most users will want to do the conversion because Windows S is a walled garden OS that limits the user to the Edge browser, and the limited number of Apps in the Microsoft Windows S Store. Most importantly, there are no Google Apps available in Windows S. So if you are a user of Google Apps, like I am, you will immediately want to convert to standard Windows 10. I did not use Windows S enough to compare its performance compared to Windows 10, but I am very satisfied with the overall Windows 10 performance of this device. Setup consisted of charging, powering it on, signing on to Wi-Fi, and then Windows. I already have a Microsoft account so I did not need to create a new account. Included is a proprietary power adapter that magnetically attaches to the Surface Go 2 charging port. It is an interesting design, and I am still trying to decide if I like it or not. The upside is it attaches securely because of the strong magnet, but also attaches in a smooth way that should not put as much stress on the port as a standard connection. The downside is that it is a proprietary adapter. Fortunately there is a USB C port that can be used to connect accessories and power the device. So it is not necessary to take the power adapter everywhere because the Surface Go 2 can be charged with a, what is now becoming the universal standard, USB C cord. But I did find that a typical 5 watt power adapter did not provide enough power to charge this device, and I had to use a minimum of an 18 watt adapter. The high resolution screen looks fabulous and is great for watching videos. I have tested it with Netflix and Vudu, and find the video quality to be excellent. The touch screen is very responsive and works well. The build quality and visual appeal are impressive. The aluminum body is lightweight and thin, making it very easy to handle. The kickstand is incorporated into the back of the device, and allows instant and secure adjustment for optimal viewing angles. I want to give the kickstand design a special mention because it is without reservation, the smoothest design I have ever used. The speaker sound quality is passable, and typical for such a thin tablet. For listening to videos or music, I use Bluetooth headphones. The battery takes about 2 hours to fully charge. I was able to use it all day without having to recharge it until the next day. I would say it lasted me about 8-10 hours. There is a Micro SD port if more memory is required than the 128 GB flash memory that is equipped. The Micro SD port is also useful to transfer files between devices. ---Conclusion--- The Surface Go 2 features an elegant and lightweight design that is, as the name implies, easy to take on the go. The Go name describes who this device is for, and what it does best. It is perfect for someone that wants to have power and versatility in a slim, portable tablet/laptop form factor. If you are a user of power intensive applications, then you will need a more powerful device. But the Surface Go 2 has more than enough processing power and memory to handle most day to day productivity and entertainment needs easily.