
None of these problems should be glossed over or ignored. A 128GB SSD that will feel cramped for many people, and a 256GB option that (1) isn't all that much bigger and (2) adds another $100 to the price. A touchscreen that is neither particularly high-resolution nor very colorful. This is still closer to "budget" than "high-end" as ultrabooks go, but the list of omissions, shortcomings, and odd decisions does get harder to overlook as you spend more money. Seriously, don't buy it, and don't try to talk yourself into it just to save money.īehave as though the actual starting price is $700, the amount it costs to get the configuration with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage.
The first and most important is that the base model, the one that gives it its attractive $600 starting price, comes with only 4GB of non-upgradeable RAM and should be ignored by pretty much everybody.
The base configuration starts at $599 instead of $549.Anyone who buys a Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 should go into it fully aware of the laptop's shortcomings. More sustainable material - The base of the laptop is made of a polycarbonate composite resin system with glass fiber and 30% post-consumer recycled content.
More serviceable components include feet, SSD, keyboard cover, top assembly, and SurfLink (Surface Connect) connectors. 52% more energy-efficient than the ENERGY STAR requirement. First Intel-based Surface with Secured-core PC - It has all special hardware and software protections required by the Secured-core PC specifications that can protect your sensitive data from firmware attacking. No more eMMC - The Laptop Go 2 base configuration comes with a larger 128GB SSD instead of 64GB eMMC on the original Laptop Go.
Better Webcam - the laptop has a new improved 720p HD camera that can improve overall video quality and accurately represents skin tone across different lighting conditions. Better Windows 11 Supports - The Laptop Go 2 joins the rest of the Surface portfolio with a 12.4" PixelSense touchscreen display optimized for Windows 11 touch experiences. More Powerful - All Laptop Go 2 come with 11th Gen Intel Tiger Lake Core i5 is up to 23% faster than the original Laptop Go and quieter with improved thermal performance.