Microsoft Surface Go

battery drain – the surface has issues with drain. microsoft try hard not to help Copy and paste powercfg /batteryreport /output "C:\battery_report.html" into the command prompt window. Using Explorer navigate to C:\ aka the root directory. You should see a file labeled battery_report.html. Double-click on it to open the file in your default browser e.g.… Read more

Microsoft Edge, Chrome, Opera. this will give proof of battery drain and only 4 hours// use a 10000mah power bank and charge surface when power bank drains check and you will see only 60% charged and it is proof as the surface battery is only 3100mah and the power bank should have charged 3 times the surface is no good for movies, music nor games

Has a lot of potential, but very underdone – This tablet, running a full version of Windows 10 is capable of anything a normal PC is of which makes it an excellent device for work use, way more useful than an iOS/Android tablet. It also has great build quality and a very nice display. The keyboard and pen are designed for the device and work flawlessly when connected. Unfortunately it is… Read more

let down by both the OS and the hardware. The Windows store does not really have many great apps in comparison to that of iOS/Android and the desktop Windows apps feel very clunky on a small touch screen, this is an issue with all Windows tablets however not just this one. The keyboard should have been included as it is absolutely a necessity for this kind of device. The CPU is way too underpowered for a full Windows 10 device as well.

For business users I would suggest a Surface Pro instead with its larger display and better CPU and if you are purchasing a tablet for consumer content consumption would highly recommend an iPad or Android tablet instead. However, for a Windows tablet the Surface Go does remain good value for the money at the price it is.

Faulty since beginning. Then keyboard not working after a year. Last only a year!! – Was forced to purchase Surface Pro 1824 (through school) for my year 4 girl. Was adamant as microsoft is expensive/overpriced. Since beginning, she complained about the "M" letter that was hard to push. But, to replace that through school, you had to pay $100, so, we didn't do any thing. Then just over a year later (which was 2 days ago), the… Read more

keyboard that can be detach/attach to the screen stopped functioning. We did try from force shutdown, wipe the connectors with rubbed alcohol so far but still not working. I agree with the mom who wrote bad quality / faulty. Damn Microsoft!!

Perfect for me but may not be for others – I needed a device that ran Windows 10 and was small, light and that I could watch TV shows on when I commuted on the train. I also wanted a USB port and the ability to add storage with a microSD card. The Surface Go ticked all these boxes. But, the main thing that I think most people would dislike about the Surface Go is the user interface. It’s a… Read more

Windows PC in an iPad’s body and that just doesn’t work well. iPads are very user friendly, especially for the less tech-savvy. They have an operating system and apps that are optimised for a 10-12” touchscreen. Windows just isn’t. It’s still very mouse and keyboard oriented and is terribly hard to use with such a (relatively) small screen. Another downside to the Surface Go compared with an iPad is app availability. The Apple App Store has much more in it than the Windows Store. This doesn’t bother me, however. So, I love my Surface Go (with it’s little kickstand to keep it upright), but for many, an iPad would be well worth considering.

Good for a tablet, but over-priced – Lets get one thing out of the way to start with - this is a tablet, nothing more, nothing less. If you believe that you can replace your desktop computer with a Microsoft Surface, you are wrong. If you believe that you can replace your laptop with a Microsoft Surface, you might possibly be right, but you are probably wrong. Computers and even… Read more

laptops can be used for computing - office / excel / word / emails / powerpoint etc. Tablets are good for 'apps' - I liken them to a large mobile phone. They can be used for websites - Facebook / Instagram / Twitter / Netflix etc. Computers are tools, tablets are toys.

Now that I've made that distinction, I can start the review. The competitors for the Microsoft Surface Go are the other popular tablets (Samsung / Lenovo / Asus etc), and the features / resolution / RAM / processor / size / battery life / weight are all comparable between all the brands. What is out of the ordinary is the cost of the Surface Go - almost double the average, and $100 more than the most powerful of the Samsung Galaxy Tablets on the market. That's before you get the add-ons, a touch pen will cost you, a keyboard will cost you (a lot).

As a stand-alone device, it is quite competent - powerful / reliable / light / great quality - just like all of its competitors. I don't know how Microsoft can justify the cost, nor do I know what sort of consumer would purchase it - $1000ish for a device to scroll through Facebook, watch Netflix in bed, time wasting staring at a screen? It boggles the mind.

If you want a tool to do a job, get a computer. If you want a toy to play with, get a tablet. The Surface Go does a good job as a tablet, just don't try to pretend that it is a computer.

Handy but not reliable – I purchased the Microsoft Surface Go to assist with assessments on the go. Whilst it is definitely more user friendly than a basic tablet it is not without its glitches. The accessories are not cheap and I found I resort to using the PC for assessments (not so convenient) and leave the Microsoft Surface Go to watch Netflix when I am out of town… Read more

and can access wi-fi.

It is light and you can google quickly on it but I would not ever see it as a replacement to a PC or Laptop.

Great iPad alternative – I recently picked up the Surface Go as I wanted something more versatile (iPads are great, but they are somewhat limited, especially if you're looking to replace your computer). I expected to be disappointed with the Surface Go's performance considering it only has 4GB of RAM and 64GB eMMC storage (eMMC is basically a glorified SD card). Well… Read more

let's just say I was pleasantly surprised to discover how good the performance is for a low power budget PC. I used to own the Surface Pro 6 and while performance isn't as quick as that model, it isn't too far off provided you keep it in S Mode.

If you're picking this guy up and are planning on using it as a PC, the $150 type cover is a must. There is thee more expensive Alcantara one ($199), but the cheaper keyboard is absolutely fine.

The addition of a USB C port is also very welcome, as you can charge the device using a portable battery pack when you're on the move.

Battery life isn't the best. I find myself needing to recharge at least once throughout the day (granted, it does get used all day).

Who this is for: Uni students on a budget Someone who is looking for an iPad alternative Someone who wants a highly mobile, portable device and doesn't care too much about performance (as mentioned above, performance is fine if you're doing basic things like writing word docs, surfing the web and watching videos)

Don't buy this if: You need lots of hard drive space because you store everything locally You want a high performance PC (look at the Surface Pro 7 for that) You edit photos and videos or use programs like AutoCad

A real surprise packet – I only just purchased this last week, and it turned out to be quite powerful. I added an extra keyboard case, and 256GB MicroSD card. I was holding out for the 8GB/128GB model but this came up on special, so I decided to buy to replace my iPad. This has the advantage of being easier, and has a more flexible interface than the iPad, especially after disabling S mode. Show details

Great Little Machine – Bought this as a supplemental machine, primarily for note taking Was more than a little alarmed to find I couldn't install software, only from the windows store, but then after a little searching, found that you could 'unlock' it to make it a proper fully fledged windows machine and install regular programs, browsers etc. The touch screen is… Read more

responsive and beautiful to write on and the keyboard, considering its size, is surprisingly good to type on, after you adapt to the smaller size. the kickstand is an awesome feature as you don't need to buy another cover, although the keyboard is an extra purchase, which makes it a bit more expensive, and pretty essential to get the most out of the machine.

While it isn't a powerhouse machine and there is noticeable lag when trying to do too many things at once, it does just fine for and on the go machine. Very pleased with it. The size makes it easy to transport and the battery is reasonably good - although nothing close to their 'benchmark' claims.

As a primary computer, would be a frustrating experience, but as a travel machine, is absolutely perfect.

Is great to that it is compatible with all the accessories of its big brothers.

A good mini word processor but a hopeless tablet – I have had my device for six months after years of happily using Ipads. When my old pad was ready to be replaced, I thought I would try a Surface Go as an alternative. My experience using it as a word processor is very good and it performs completely properly. However, as a tablet it fails miserably - when trying to get it to work the device… Read more

often freezes when doing a command. The camera is only very fair quality and the battery life is dreadful - it only seems to have a couple of hours before the battery dies, and the retailer says it can't be connected to a secondary battery when travelling.

Whilst the device does seem very sturdy and the video quality is excellent, it doesn't seem to pair happily with the keyboard and it frequently flicks me over to other pages of its own will.

In summary, very disapppointed.