“Can you take this version out of S Mode like you could the Surface Go?”
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.... just a word about W10"S" - don't get in too much of a hurry to switch out of the "S" mode.... try it first. Microsoft is using a similar approach to A**le by keeping more control over what is installed on their system. In the "S" mode, windows runs faster, uses less resources, and the battery lasts longer - because all that it needs to load and run are programs that are entirely compatible with, and cooperate nicely with, the W10 system. Folks grumble about "not many apps" in the Windows store, but if you have a look at it, there is everything the a person needs for basic day-to-day use for a portable laptop/tablet - and there are actually some very slick programs there, as long as you MAKE SURE they are OK to run on the Go or Go2 - NO high-end software, please! No, you can't use the fabulous Chrome browser, but that browser is the MAIN reason that people say the Go2 is "slow" and "bogs down" when surfing the internet. Look at the task manager on your desktop (if you have one) with Chrome running, and see how doggone much CPU and RAM it sucks up. That's OK on a full-blown desktop (mostly) but really puts a strain on the Go and Go2 rigs. Use the Edge browser (oh my goodness) which has been totally reworked and is getting updates and improvements just about every week. If you give it a chance, you might find that you PREFER the Edge browser once you get used to it (every browser is different, just takes some time and getting used to). Oh my Lord I cannot use the Google search engine.... what??? >> sure you can, just go to google.dot.com and have at it... what's the problem with that?? One extra click of a mouse and people go ballistic over being "restricted" from using their favorite search engine - grow up! No I am not a MS fan-boy, I am sharing my experience and for one, I don't mind trying something new or different if it saves me MONEY or gets me better results. If you MUST run software that is not in the Microsoft store, think for a moment about what that software is, and how much of a computer it needs to run properly. I use several Autodesk and Adobe programs for my engineering and technology classes, and I am very very sure they will NOT run on the Go or Go2. I don't even try.... I have a full-sized laptop with all the horsepower needed to run Autodesk Inventor or Adobe Premiere software, edit video files, and play some very very nice games. I do NOT expect the Go2 to do these things, even if I bought the top-of-the-line model.... the Go2 is NOT for high-end software and high-end games. The point(s) of all this is to buy the Go2 for it's intended use: daily routine stuff in a VERY small, light, and portable package - with a Windows 10 operating system. Yes, the "S" mode is restricted, but it "restricts" you to safe software that runs in complete harmony and doesn't put a bunch of crappola on your system (so when you "uninstall" the software, it is COMPLETELY uninstalled). The long-term benefit of the "S" mode is to keep the system running JUST AS FAST as the day that it was put into operation. The "software sludge" that we accumulate over several years of trying this and trying that and uninstalling this and uninstalling that is the reason I do a "virgin installation" of my Windows system every couple of years. No matter how careful I am, ultimately my system starts bogging down and more and more "system interrupts" at startup. The "S" mode avoids this hassle. I bet if you try the "S" mode for a few weeks (make yourself do this) instead of "unlocking" the system because you just don't like the idea of being "locked" (A**ple people have always been locked - it's not a new concept - that's where the term "jailbreak your A**le" came from).... you might find that you are perfectly fine with "S" mode and after a week or so don't even notice. I promise your Go2 will run faster, last longer on a charge, and stay in proper working order if you keep an open mind and give the "S" mode a chance to work for you. NOT a Microsoft "fan-boy" ... I use Microsoft, Apple, Linux, and Android. They all have their advantages, and they all have their disadvantages. Get what you need, and learn how to use it. Work smarter, not harder, and never stop learning new things! Stay Safe!
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.You can switch out of S mode easily at any time through the Microsoft Store within Windows. There is no charge for switching the mode. The switch is one-way; if you make the switch, you won't be able to go back to S mode.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Just a side note to the above answer... If you have a certain app or 'must have' program.... make sure it is available in the Microsoft Store before committing to Windows 10S on Surface Go. It will block any outside installations unless you choose to go out of S mode as stated.... and you cannot go back. The Edge browser is actually built on the Google Chromium engine... just like the Chrome browser but Microsoft did a better job than Google did with their own browser. LOL
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