Surface 3 Discussion Thread

I am only slightly tempted to await LTE.

 

Here we GO...

https://www.engadget.com/2018/07/09/microsofts-surface-go/

https://www.theverge.com/circuitbre...crosofts-surface-go-tablet-10-inch-screen-399

https://liliputing.com/2018/07/microsoft-surface-go-hits-the-streets-august-2nd-for-399-and-up.html

https://www.cnet.com/reviews/microsoft-surface-go-preview/

https://www.techradar.com/reviews/microsoft-surface-go

https://gizmodo.com/microsoft-surface-go-is-a-cheap-tiny-tablet-that-might-1827464500

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/201...now-official-399-10-inches-pentium-processor/

Pentium Gold 4415Y/4/64 for $399 or 8/128 for $549. Up to 256GB available. eMMC in the base model and SSD in the 128GB/256GB configs. Windows Hello in all models. Type cover is $99.

Preorder tomorrow, in stores August 2nd.

Go get her, @Bronsky.

 

Actually, it supports Windows Hello plus it is the first Surface to ever have a near field or NFC sensor--imagine that! NFC has been a long requested feature since the very first Surface and Reddit is chockful of threads begging for it. So if anyone was looking hard and long for something in this device that was its claim-to-fame, here it is.

https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/surface/2018/07/10/behind-the-design-meet-the-new-surface-go/

 

@Bronsky : Replacing your Surface 3 with the Go? (what an insane name)

 

My first experience of in-built LTE is with my current GB 10.6, and I can tell you it's very useful and comforting to know you are at anytime connected. And with the numerous MVNPs here, it's always easy to get a dirt cheap data only sim.

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Yep. In order to keep my 23" desk display, Thinkstation keyboard and MS Mouse, I only need the Go (hate the name) and the current MS Dock.

I'm hoping that by August 2, 2018, there is some word on the LTE models. I would far prefer one to a Wifi. But, I don't see myself waiting if they're not available. In that case, I might just wait until 5G versions are released (next year?). So happy to see a small, light tablet back in the Microsoft universe. Not only for what it offers now, but to see it developed along with the rest of the Surface line. I am pleasantly surprised by Microsoft's effort here.

So here are some questions for others considering the Go. Is there any reason to upgrade to the latest version of the pen? I am leaning toward the black keyboard (thinking about black keyboard and black Maroo case). Any real reason to go with Alacantra? Does it wear as well?

Has anybody found an acceptable matt/SP for the Surface Pro that is worth a damn and doesn't degrade the screen image.

 

Sorry for jumping in late, but is the Go available now? Or is it in a release pipeline?

 

August 2 availability. Preorder is open.

 

Meaning November in Japan. Thanks. Looking forward to reviews from the actual field (or court room).

 

I like that new signature...