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    Microsoft 'Surface Go' iPad Competitor With 10-Inch Display

    Microsoft has officially launched the next product in its Surface lineup, a budget tablet called Surface Go. The Surface Go is a 10-inch tablet that starts at a pocket-friendly $399, but you’ll need to pony up more cash for more storage and memory.
    Lighter and smaller than the Surface Pro, the Surface Go features dimensions of 9.6-by-6.9-by-0.3 inches and weighs just 1.2 pounds. The 10-inch 3:2 1800-by-1200 PixelSense Display dominates the front side of the device, but substantial bezels remain on each side of the display.

    The base $399 model ships with 64GB of eMMC flash storage and 4GB of RAM, but users can opt for a $549 model that includes 128GB of SSD storage and 8GB of RAM. Each of these models come in Wi-Fi-only network configurations.
    LTE models and 256GB versions of the Surface Go are slated to go on sale sometime after the August 2 launch of the tablet.
    One notable aspect that differentiates this Surface tablet compared to previous models is the presence of USB-C. The Surface Go is the first Surface tablet with a USB-C 3.1 port built in, the universal connector seen on the MacBook and MacBook Pro.
    Like on the MacBook, the USB port performs double duty, both charging the device and facilitating I/O data transfers. Microsoft’s proprietary Surface Connector is still there is well, which allows users to connect to a desktop dock, along with charging the tablet.
    This device is also intended to compete with the Apple iPad. The tablet sports a 3:2 aspect ratio PixelSense display (1800x1200 pixels). It comes with the company's signature integrated kickstand with unlimited positions. It is equipped with a front camera with facial recognition technology.

    While the corners have been a bit rounded compared to the Surface Pro, it has the same magnesium design found in Surface devices. The company is claiming nine hours of battery life.
    Under the hood, the Surface Go is powered by a 7th generation Intel Pentium Gold 4415Y processor. It will be available in two variants - 4GB of RAM/ 64GB of eMMC storage and 8GB of RAM and 128GB SSD storage, a report by The Verge claims. The premium model of the Surface Go will be priced at $549.  Panos Panay, Chief Product Officer, Microsoft, says in a blog post that the company will initially release Wi-Fi versions of the Go, with an LTE equipped model to come later this year.

    The Surface Go runs Windows 10 S runs out-of-the-box, This means users will only be able to access the Edge browser and apps available in the Microsoft Store. However, they can choose to upgrade to full Windows 10 Home for free.
    Similar to the Surface Pro, the Surface Go comes with an optional keyboard cover and the optional Surface Pen. Microsoft says that the display supports a Surface Pen with "4,096 levels of pressure sensitivity, low pen parallax, low latency, and precision for accurate note taking, drawing and computer-aided design."

    One of the most attractive things about the Surface line of tablets is its keyboard cover attachment. When used with the Surface Go’s built-in kickstand, it provides a reliable laptop-esque typing setup. Microsoft will sell a standard black Type Cover for $99, but heavy typists who desire so-called “laptop-class typing” will want Microsoft’s top of the line Signature Type Cover ($129). This Alcantara-lined cover is available in multiple colors and provides 1mm of actual key travel for typists.
    Unlike the iPad, the Surface keyboard attachment features a built-in trackpad that allows it to work just like a laptop. Users can also purchase an optional Surface Pen ($99) for easy markup capability.
    If you’re not keen on trackpads, Microsoft is producing a two-button Surface Mobile Mouse ($35) that connects via Bluetooth and features a scroll wheel. It, too, is available in multiple colors to match the other Surface Go accessories.

    The Surface Go will be available for pre-order beginning on July 10 in countries like the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the UK, Ireland, France, Germany, Austria, Belgium, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Switzerland, Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Poland, Italy, Portugal, and Spain. While there are a few countries where it will arrive later this year.

    Specifications

    Price$399
    Display1800-by-1200 PixelSense Display
    CPUIntel Pentium Gold Processor 4415Y
    RAM4 or 8GB 1866MHz LPDDR3
    Flash Storage64GB eMMC, 128GB SSD, or 256GB SSD
    PortsUSB-C, microSDXC, and Surface Connect
    Headphone JackYes
    Operating SystemWindows 10 Home (S Mode)
    Battery Life9 hours
    Release DateAugust 2, 2018

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