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Microsoft Surface Go Releases Worldwide, Starting at $399

The Surface Go is now available worldwide with surprisingly few compromises at its price point. The 10" 2-in-1 seems perfect for students or casual users.

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The Microsoft Surface Go is now available in a total of 25 countries, introducing a small, affordable for students and beyond. The device starts at just $399 for its 64GB/4GB, with special pricing for some teachers, military, students, and parents.

The has a 10″ touchscreen, weighs just 1.15 lbs, and lasts for up to nine hours without charge. Other than its thick bezels, it matches the design of others in its line and should have a high build quality.

However, the price of the tablet is less attractive when you consider the accessories that aren't included. A Surface type cover will set you back $130, and the Surface Pen $100. For those on lower incomes, though, it means the ability to pick the tablet up earlier and save for additional accessories.

Another highlight of the device is the support for USB-C charging, which shows is finally willing to adapt. Users will no longer have to use specific adapters and should have a more portable charging lead.

Surprisingly Few Compromises

The consumer version of the Surface Go launches with Windows 10 in S mode, which restricts installable apps to the Microsoft Store. Thankfully, users can upgrade to Pro free of charge.

It's also worth noting that the commercial version that was also launched today doesn't have this limitation. Unfortunately, that's offset by the fact it costs an additional $100. LTE models of the Surface Go are expected to arrive later this year, so it's also likely many enterprises will wait until then.

Still, despite its Intel Pentium Gold 4415Y processor, reviews peg the Go as quite capable. Users may not be able to run apps like Photoshop at perfect speed, but the 8GB RAM variant can run plenty of apps and browser tabs simultaneously, which is enough for casual users.

The Surface Go is currently available in the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, UK, Ireland, France, Germany, Austria, Belgium, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Switzerland, Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Poland, Italy, Portugal, and Spain. You can grab it now from the Microsoft Store.

Last Updated on April 9, 2020 11:35 am CEST by Ryan Maskell

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Ryan has had a passion for gaming and technology since early childhood. Fusing the skills from his Creative Writing and Publishing degree with profound technical knowledge, he enjoys covering news about Microsoft. As an avid writer, he is also working on his debut novel.

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