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 Surface Go with burgundy Type Cover | |
| Developer | Microsoft |
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| Product family | Microsoft Surface |
| Type | 2-in-1 detachabletablet computer |
| Generation | First |
| Released | August 2, 2018; 7 years ago (2018-08-02) |
| Introductory price | USD 399 |
| Discontinued | Yes |
| Operating system | Windows 10 Home S mode (upgradable to Home or Pro) |
| CPU | Intel Pentium Gold 4415Y 1.6GHz, 2 MB cache, 6 W[1] |
| Memory | 8 GB or 4 GBRAM |
| Storage | NVMe SSD: 128 GB, 256 GB eMMC: 64 GB |
| Removable storage | MicroSDXC |
| Display | 10-inch Touchscreen PixelSense Display 1800 × 1200, 217PPI 3:2Aspect Ratio Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 615 |
| Sound | 2W stereo speakers with Dolby Audio, 3.5 mm headphone jack, Single microphone |
| 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 | Surface Type Cover (sold separately) |
| Connectivity | WiFi 5,Bluetooth 5,NFC, LTE A,USB C |
| Online services | Microsoft Store,OneDrive |
| Dimensions | 245 mm × 175 mm × 8.3 mm (9.65 in × 6.89 in × 0.33 in) |
| Weight | 522 grams (1.151 lb)(WiFi tablet) 532 grams (1.173 lb)(LTE tablet) 245 grams (0.540 lb)(Type cover) |
| Predecessor | Surface 3 |
| Successor | Surface Go 2 |
| Related | Surface |
| Website | www.surface.com |
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TheSurface Go is a 10-inch (250 mm)2-in-1 detachable in theMicrosoft Surface series that was released on August 2, 2018. It was unveiled byMicrosoft on July 10, 2018.[2] It was the first generation of the Surface Go. In May 2020, the Surface Go was superseded by theSurface Go 2.
The device runsWindows 10 Home in S-Mode and features a 5MPfront facing camera, an infrared camera, 8 MPrear camera, aNFC chip and a kickstand supporting an angle of up to 165°. The screen is a 3:2 optically-bonded PixelSense 1800 × 1200 display with adensity of 217 PPI and a full 180 degree viewing angle. TheSurface Go starts at US$399 and does not include aType Cover orSurface Pen, which must be purchased separately. The Type Cover is offered in black, plus three options withAlcantara fabric—Burgundy, Cobalt Blue, and Platinum. The Type Cover also uses an 8-pin connection instead of the 6-pin connection featured in past Surfaces, breaking compatibility with other models.
| Surface Go Configuration Options[3][4][5] | ||||||
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| Price Tier in USD | CPU | Integrated GPU | RAM | Internal Storage | LTE | |
| Consumer | Business | |||||
| $400 | $450 | Intel Pentium Gold 4415Y | Intel HD Graphics 615 | 4 GB | 64GB eMMC | No |
| $500 | 128 GB NVMe SSD | |||||
| $550 | $600 | 8 GB | ||||
| $680 | $730 | Yes | ||||
| $780 | $830 | 256 GB NVMe SSD | ||||
The Surface Go is the 4th addition to smallSurface lineup featuring a full-body magnesium alloy construction. The Surface Go is aimed toward children, students and schools.[2]
The device features a fanlessIntel Pentium Gold processor inside.[1]
For the first time, the device containsUSB C port with power delivery, the first Surface device to support such port and aSurface Connect port. The front-facing camera contains an infrared sensor that supports login usingWindows Hello.[7]
The detachable keyboard, which is sold separately, uses an 8-pin connection which is compatible with the newer model.
Surface Go comes pre-installed withWindows 10 Home in S Mode and a 30-daytrial ofOffice 365. With S Mode, users may only install software fromWindows Store. S Mode of the OS can be upgraded to Windows 10 Home for free or Windows 10 Pro for a fee.
Windows 10 comes pre-installed with Mail, Calendar, People,Xbox, Photos, Movies and TV, Groove,Office andEdge. The device also supportsWindows Hello login using abiometricfacial recognition.[7]
| Timeline of Surface devices |
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| Preceded by | Surface 4th generation alongsideSurface Laptop 3 | Succeeded by |
