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Name: Microsoft - Surface Go - 10" Touch-Screen - Intel Pentium Gold - 8GB Memory - 128GB Storage - Silver
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QuestionWhat's the difference between the surface go and the surface pro?
Asked 7 years ago by Storm.
- Answer The surface go and the surface pro are similar concepts targeted at different kinds of consumers. The Surface Go is meant to be an "everyday laptop/tablet". Alone, the surface go is a small, lightweight tablet perfect for browsing the web and watching netflix. With the extra keyboard attachment, the surface go can become and "everyday laptop, for typing word documents and having windows open side by side. The Surface Pro is meant to be a "professional laptop/tablet". If you want all the capability of the surface go but a larger screen and more processing/graphics power for photo/video editing, the Surface Pro will do more for you.
  Answered 7 years ago by a777
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QuestionWhat are the practical advantages of 8GB RAM vs 4GB and 256GB storage vs. 128GB. What would I be able to do (or do better) with more storage that is worth another $150?
Asked 7 years ago by David.
- Answer The response time and ability to run multiple apps/ programs. The 8gig ram is more responsive and does not lag significantly like the 4gig ram did for me. If you're just browsing and watching movies and don't necessarily runs multiple apps at a time then the base model is fine.
  Answered 7 years ago by Chris1
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QuestionWill bestbuy sell the business edition (WIndows 10 PRO)? If not, could I upgrade from home to pro for $50 extra (extra cost of business edition) rather than the usual $100 for upgrade?
Asked 7 years ago by surfacefan.
- Answer The Surface Go, out of the box, comes with Windows 10 Pro in S mode. You can switch out of S mode one time for free and run the full version of Windows 10 Pro.
  Answered 7 years ago by a777
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QuestionIs this laptop thin and lightweight? I’m starting college and want something that’s easy to hold and can be transported from class to class. Hoping to get this as it seems to be the best option so far
Asked 7 years ago by Nikki.
- Answer The Surface Go is a great option for college students. This device is thinner and more lightweight than ever before at a mere 1.15 lbs (not including the type cover.) The dimensions of the device are ultra sleek at: 9.65” x 6.9” x 0.33” (245 mm x 175 mm x 8.3 mm) We hope this helps!
  Answered 7 years ago by MicrosoftOutreachTeam
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QuestionDoes the new Surface Go have an HDMI out port? If not, will the new versions coming in Oct and Nov have the capability? How do I watch HDMI through the Surface Go to my HDMI TV?
Asked 7 years ago by GWFZX2.
- Answer It does not have an HDMI port directly but does have a USB C port. There are USBC to HDMI adapters that I expect will work though I have not tested it yet. I will update my answer if I am able to try it out.
  Answered 7 years ago by BillyG
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QuestionAm I able to connect this device to mobile internet service (not wi-fi) such as from Verizon?
Asked 7 years ago by Eric.
- Answer The Surface Go does not come equipped with LTE ability. If this is a feature you wish to be able to utilize, the Surface Pro with LTE capabilities might be a good machine for you to check out that is very similar to the Surface Go. Check it out at Best Buy here: https://www.bestbuy.com/site/microsoft-surface-pro-with-lte-advanced-unlocked-12-3-touch-screen-intel-core-i5-8gb-memory-256gb-solid-state-drive-silver/6216320.p?skuId=6216320.
  Answered 7 years ago by MicrosoftOutreachTeam
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Questionare u able to use torrent client software on the microsoft surface?
Asked 7 years ago by jcel.
- Answer Yes, you could use torrent client software without any problem.
  Answered 7 years ago by Jino
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QuestionDoes the Microsoft Surface Go have any options for external storage? Like an sd card slot?
Asked 7 years ago by Jon.
- Answer Absolutely. 1. There's a micro sd slot built into the device. I have a 128GB card in mine and it works flawlessly. 2. You could always connect an external drive through the usb type c port as well.
  Answered 7 years ago by dSharp75
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QuestionCan I download and run QuickBooks Desktop version on this
Asked 6 years ago by Bookkeeper.
- Answer Yes, you can download that and run it.
  Answered 6 years ago by Lindzizcool1961
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QuestionWill the Surface Go 10 run Corel Draw?
Asked 7 years ago by MediaGuy.
- Answer yes, but you have to switch from S mode
  Answered 6 years ago by Avagana
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QuestionI am looking for a tablet for college, something that is a lot lighter and better than the laptop I have now. Will this one be great for college: note taking, power point presentations, recordings of classes, etc?
Asked 7 years ago by Melissa.
- Answer The Surface Go is a great choice for students! With plenty of accessory options, you can choose the way you interact with your device. Use a Surface Pen to take notes just like you would on paper, and never lose your notes again! Add the Surface Go Signature Type Cover to transform from tablet to laptop mode for those big essay assignments. This handy device also includes a forward facing and rear facing camera if you're looking to record important lectures. The Surface Go is a small, but mighty machine, that you can easily carry with you on your campus.
  Answered 7 years ago by MicrosoftOutreachTeam
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QuestionHow is the processing power for this model compared to the previous Surface models. Can it run large programs like photoshop or video processing with ease ??
Asked 7 years ago by Don955.
- Answer The Intel Pentium Gold processor runs at 1.60 GHz. According to 2017 system requirements for Photoshop, 2.0 GHz is the minimum requirement. Photoshop likely will not run smoothly on this device, but you can try comparing the specs of other programs to that of the Surface Go. For large programs for video editing, you might enjoy the Surface Pro model with an Intel Core i7 processor.
  Answered 7 years ago by MicrosoftOutreachTeam
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QuestionDoes it have bluetooth connectivity for pairing with other devices and internet connection?
Asked 6 years ago by MM76.
- Answer Yes, Surface Go is Bluetooth compatible and can connect to the Internet via WiFi, or via Ethernet with an adapter.
  Answered 6 years ago by MicrosoftOutreachTeam
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QuestionCan you connect a portable hard drive to the go through the USB C adapter?
Asked 7 years ago by Harddrive.
- Answer Yes As long as you buy a type C to USB adapter You can also add a micro SD card to the back of the surface go underneath the stand I put a 128 GB in mine which allows me to 256 MB now instead of 128
  Answered 7 years ago by Lovethem
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QuestionCan I use Ethernet only for accessing internet? maybe through an adapter? I dont use Wifi for health reasons.
Asked 7 years ago by westgl.
- Answer The Surface Go is compatible with the Surface Dock, which includes a Gigabit Ethernet port. Find the Surface Dock at Best Buy here: https://www.bestbuy.com/site/microsoft-surface-dock-black/4561910.p?skuId=4561910.
  Answered 7 years ago by MicrosoftOutreachTeam
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QuestionCan memory of the Surface Go be upgraded with an SD card?
Asked 7 years ago by alien.
- Answer Yes, I use a 400gb Sandisk and it works really well. Use a symbolic link to place Dropbox files on the MicroSD card.
  Answered 7 years ago by Jax18
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Questiondo i have the option to run and choose the full windows 10 os?
Asked 7 years ago by diegodelossantos.
- Answer The Surface Go comes with Windows 10 in S mode. While there are many benefits of using this mode, if you wish, you may switch out of S mode, but this is a one-way switch. After making this transition, you will no longer be able to go back to S mode. Find out more about Windows 10 S mode, and how to change out of it here: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4020089/windows-10-in-s-mode-faq.
  Answered 7 years ago by MicrosoftOutreachTeam
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QuestionIf I buy this, do I have buy keyboard separately?
Asked 5 years ago by Haejin.
- Answer Yes. The keyboard is fold separately now around $79
  Answered 5 years ago by JayWiliams
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QuestionDoes the keyboard come with this? The captions say accessory is separete but alway have picture of pen. I only care about keyboard. Thanks
Asked 5 years ago by JonS.
- Answer No, the keyboard does not come with this.
  Answered 5 years ago by CommunityAnswer
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QuestionIf I take the Surface Go out of S mode will I still have the one year warranty?
Asked 6 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer Yes, taking the device out of S mode will not void any warranties.
  Answered 6 years ago by ScottAK
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Microsoft - Surface Go - 10" Touch-Screen - Intel Pentium Gold - 8GB Memory - 128GB Storage - Silver

Q: QuestionWhat's the difference between the surface go and the surface pro?

Q: QuestionWhat are the practical advantages of 8GB RAM vs 4GB and 256GB storage vs. 128GB. What would I be able to do (or do better) with more storage that is worth another $150?

Q: QuestionWill bestbuy sell the business edition (WIndows 10 PRO)? If not, could I upgrade from home to pro for $50 extra (extra cost of business edition) rather than the usual $100 for upgrade?

Q: QuestionIs this laptop thin and lightweight? I’m starting college and want something that’s easy to hold and can be transported from class to class. Hoping to get this as it seems to be the best option so far

Q: QuestionDoes the new Surface Go have an HDMI out port? If not, will the new versions coming in Oct and Nov have the capability? How do I watch HDMI through the Surface Go to my HDMI TV?

Q: QuestionAm I able to connect this device to mobile internet service (not wi-fi) such as from Verizon?

Q: Questionare u able to use torrent client software on the microsoft surface?

Q: QuestionDoes the Microsoft Surface Go have any options for external storage? Like an sd card slot?

Q: QuestionCan I download and run QuickBooks Desktop version on this

Q: QuestionWill the Surface Go 10 run Corel Draw?

Q: QuestionI am looking for a tablet for college, something that is a lot lighter and better than the laptop I have now. Will this one be great for college: note taking, power point presentations, recordings of classes, etc?

Q: QuestionHow is the processing power for this model compared to the previous Surface models. Can it run large programs like photoshop or video processing with ease ??

Q: QuestionDoes it have bluetooth connectivity for pairing with other devices and internet connection?

Q: QuestionCan you connect a portable hard drive to the go through the USB C adapter?

Q: QuestionCan I use Ethernet only for accessing internet? maybe through an adapter? I dont use Wifi for health reasons.

Q: QuestionCan memory of the Surface Go be upgraded with an SD card?

Q: Questiondo i have the option to run and choose the full windows 10 os?

Q: QuestionIf I buy this, do I have buy keyboard separately?

Q: QuestionDoes the keyboard come with this? The captions say accessory is separete but alway have picture of pen. I only care about keyboard. Thanks

Q: QuestionIf I take the Surface Go out of S mode will I still have the one year warranty?

QuestionWhat's the difference between the surface go and the surface pro?

QuestionWhat are the practical advantages of 8GB RAM vs 4GB and 256GB storage vs. 128GB. What would I be able to do (or do better) with more storage that is worth another $150?

QuestionWill bestbuy sell the business edition (WIndows 10 PRO)? If not, could I upgrade from home to pro for $50 extra (extra cost of business edition) rather than the usual $100 for upgrade?

QuestionIs this laptop thin and lightweight? I’m starting college and want something that’s easy to hold and can be transported from class to class. Hoping to get this as it seems to be the best option so far

QuestionDoes the new Surface Go have an HDMI out port? If not, will the new versions coming in Oct and Nov have the capability? How do I watch HDMI through the Surface Go to my HDMI TV?

QuestionAm I able to connect this device to mobile internet service (not wi-fi) such as from Verizon?

Questionare u able to use torrent client software on the microsoft surface?

QuestionDoes the Microsoft Surface Go have any options for external storage? Like an sd card slot?

QuestionCan I download and run QuickBooks Desktop version on this

QuestionWill the Surface Go 10 run Corel Draw?

QuestionI am looking for a tablet for college, something that is a lot lighter and better than the laptop I have now. Will this one be great for college: note taking, power point presentations, recordings of classes, etc?

QuestionHow is the processing power for this model compared to the previous Surface models. Can it run large programs like photoshop or video processing with ease ??

QuestionDoes it have bluetooth connectivity for pairing with other devices and internet connection?

QuestionCan you connect a portable hard drive to the go through the USB C adapter?

QuestionCan I use Ethernet only for accessing internet? maybe through an adapter? I dont use Wifi for health reasons.

QuestionCan memory of the Surface Go be upgraded with an SD card?

Questiondo i have the option to run and choose the full windows 10 os?

QuestionIf I buy this, do I have buy keyboard separately?

QuestionDoes the keyboard come with this? The captions say accessory is separete but alway have picture of pen. I only care about keyboard. Thanks

QuestionIf I take the Surface Go out of S mode will I still have the one year warranty?