Surface Go 2
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| Developer | Microsoft |
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Product family | Microsoft Surface |
| Type | 2-in-1 detachable tablet computer |
| Generation | Second |
| Released | 6 May 2020 |
| Availability | 12 May 2020 |
Introductory price | USD$400 to 730 |
| Discontinued | Yes |
| Windows 10 Home S mode (upgradable to Home or Pro) | |
| CPU | Intel Pentium Gold 4425Y Intel Core m3 8100Y |
| Memory | 8 GB or 4 GB RAM |
| Storage | eMMC: 64 GB SSD: 128 GB, 256 GB |
| MicroSDXC | |
| Display | 10.5 inch Touchscreen PixelSense Display 1920 x 1280, (220 ppi) 3:2 Aspect Ratio Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 615 |
| Sound | 2W stereo speakers with Dolby Audio, 3.5 mm headphone jack |
| Input | Built in: touchscreen, ambient light sensor, accelerometer, gyroscope, magnetometer Sold separately: type cover, mouse, stylus pen, Surface Dial |
| Camera | Front: 5 MP, 1080p HD Rear: 8 MP, 1080p HD |
| Touchpad | On the Surface Type Cover (sold separately) |
| Connectivity | WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5, NFC, LTE A, USB C |
| Power | 24W |
Online services | Microsoft Store, OneDrive |
| Dimensions | 245 mm x 175 mm x 8.3 mm (9.65 in x 6.9 in x 0.33 in) |
| Weight | 544 grams (1.199 lb) (WiFi model) 553 grams (1.219 lb) (LTE model) |
| Predecessor | Surface Go |
| Successor | Surface Go 3 |
| Related | Surface |
| Website | www.surface.com |
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The Surface Go 2 is a 2-in-1 detachable tablet computer developed by Microsoft. It is the second generation of Surface Go, a smaller alternative to the Surface Pro line. It was announced alongside the Surface Book 3 in May 2020,[1] and superseded by the Surface Go 3 in October 2021.
Surface Go 2 retains the overall dimensions of its predecessor, but with a larger 10.5-inch display, with a higher 1920 x 1280 resolution at 220 ppi, while still maintaining the 3:2 aspect ratio.[2] The updated model offers improved battery life and improved performance, with one model performing 64% faster. It is the first Surface Go to include an Intel Core m processor as an option.[3]
The device shipped with Windows 10 Home in S Mode by default, but can be switched to the full version of Windows 10 Home for free. It features the same 5 MP front-facing camera, 8 MP rear camera and an infrared camera, as the previous model. An NFC chip and a kickstand supporting an angle of up to 165° are also present.
The Surface Go 2 was sold at prices from $399.99 to $729.99, with its detachable keyboard with touchpad and stylus pen sold separately.
Configuration
[edit]| Price Tier in USD | CPU | GPU | RAM | Internal storage | LTE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer | Commercial | |||||
| $400 | $450 | Intel Pentium Gold 4425Y | Intel UHD Graphics 615 (850 MHz)[8] |
4 GB | 64 GB eMMC | No |
| $550 | 8 GB | 128 GB NVMe SSD | No | |||
| 500 | Intel Core m3 8100Y | Intel UHD Graphics 615 (900 MHz)[9] |
4 GB | 64 GB eMMC | No | |
| $630 | $680 | 8 GB | 128 GB NVMe SSD | No | ||
| $730 | $780 | Yes | ||||
| $880 | 256 GB NVMe SSD | Yes | ||||
Features
[edit]- Windows Hello with IR camera for facial recognition logging in.
- Faster processor with a 64% increase in performance for the top model.
- An Intel Pentium Gold and an Intel Core m3 CPU options with an Intel UHD Graphics 615 GPU.[1]
- Memory options are 4 GB and 8 GB
- Storage options are 64 GB, 128 GB, and 256 GB.
- A headphone jack, a USB-C port, microSD card slot and a nano SIM card tray for the LTE model.
- All configurations can be upgraded to Windows 10 Pro for an additional $50.
- The 8.3 mm thick tablet weighs 544 grams (1.2 pounds).
- Up to 10 hours of typical device usage.
Hardware
[edit]The Surface Go 2 is the 5th addition to small Surface lineup. The Surface Go 2 is aimed toward children and students, it is also aimed for schools and the enterprise.[10]
The Surface Go 2 features a bigger screen than its predecessor. It features a full-body magnesium alloy construction. The device features a new and fanless powerful processor, an Intel Core m3 8th gen processor inside. The cheaper models will have an Intel Pentium Gold processor inside.
The device contains USB C port with power delivery and a Surface Connect port. The front-facing camera contains an infrared sensor that supports login using Windows Hello.
The device's Type Cover uses an 8-pin connection which is compatible with the previous model. The keyboard is sold separately at $99.
Software
[edit]Surface Go 2 models ship with a pre-installed 64-bit version of Windows 10 Home in S Mode and a 30-day trial of Microsoft 365. Users may only install software from Windows Store. Users can opt out of the S Mode of the OS and upgrade to Home for free or Pro for a fee and be able to install apps from outside the Windows Store.
Windows 10 comes pre-installed with Mail, Calendar, People, Xbox, Photos, Movies and TV, Groove, Your Phone, Office and Edge. The device also supports Windows Hello login using a biometric facial recognition.[11]
Timeline
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References
[edit]- 1 2 "Introducing Surface Go 2, Surface Book 3, Surface Headphones 2 and Surface Earbuds". Microsoft Blog. May 6, 2020. Retrieved May 6, 2020.
- ↑ "Microsoft announces the Surface Book 3, Surface Go 2 and Surface Headphones 2". GSMArena. Retrieved May 6, 2020.
- ↑ "Microsoft's new Surface Go 2 has a bigger display and better Intel processor". The Verge. May 6, 2020. Retrieved May 6, 2020.
- ↑ Microsoft Surface Go 2 tech specs
- ↑ Configure your Surface Go 2
- ↑ Microsoft Surface Go 2 for Business tech specs
- ↑ Configure your Surface Go 2 for Business
- ↑ "Intel® Pentium® Gold Processor 4425Y (2M Cache, 1.70 GHz) Product Specifications". ark.intel.com. Retrieved May 13, 2020.
- ↑ "Intel® Core™ m3-8100Y Processor (4M Cache, up to 3.40 GHz) Product Specifications". ark.intel.com. Retrieved May 13, 2020.
- ↑ "Microsoft's new Surface Go 2 gets bigger display, more power". Windows Central. May 6, 2020. Retrieved May 6, 2020.
- ↑ "Microsoft unveils Surface Go 2: Release date, price, specs and battery life". Laptop Mag. Retrieved May 6, 2020.
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