He’s a regular at tech shows like CES, Mobile World Congress (MWC) and IFA as well as other launches and events. There is, however, a microSD card reader under the kickstand, which is potentially handy (although it does mean photographers wanting to use the Surface Go for simple photo edits will need to use a microSD card and adapter in their camera).ĭan Grabham is the former associate editor at Pocket-lint working across features, news and reviews and has extensive experience writing about computing, mobile and internet topics. We'd expect this to change for a secondary USB-C in a later version, which would make all the difference in terms of connectivity. The Go has a headphone jack and USB-C port but, alas, Microsoft has stuck with the proprietary Surface connector for charging. Surface devices are supposed to offer the latest specs, although they have been weirdly slow to move to USB-C and dump proprietary adapters. OK, so it was a little tardy installing some Windows Updates and a couple of apps but otherwise it was absolutely fine for everyday use including editing photos and running numerous apps simultaneously. But Windows 10 is fairly easy going on most devices and the Surface Go is no exception. We weren't expecting the Surface Go to perform that well and in terms of pure grunt it doesn't have a lot. And with this level of portability, that's certainly not to be sniffed at. But changing the chip would not only annoy Microsoft's great mate Intel, it would limit it in other ways: after all, this is a full PC you can install desktop apps on (if you take Windows 10 out of S Mode). Surface Go could have smaller bezels, it could have a lot better battery life, and it probably could be leaner with an ARM-based processor. It has all the successful hallmarks of Surface and, while the additional costs of the keyboard and pen are annoying for your bank balace, they're integral to how you should think about using this device (especially the former). Emailing, taking notes in a meeting, and watching a bit of iPlayer on the train on the way home. Instead, it's a super-portable machine for doing bits and pieces on the go. The Surface Go isn't a do-anything device like the Surface Book 2 - and neither should you expect it to be given the price difference between the two. On balance, then, is the Surface Go the affordable, portable 2-in-1 champion that it purports to be? Our quick take
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