Surface Laptop Go
{{Short description|2020 Microsoft laptop model}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2020}}
{{Infobox information appliance
| name = {{visible anchor|Surface Laptop Go}}
| title =
| aka =
| logo = Microsoft Surface logo.svg
| image = A platinum Microsoft Surface Laptop Go.jpg
| caption = Surface Laptop Go
| image_size = 260px
| developer = Microsoft
| manufacturer =
| family = Microsoft Surface
| type = Laptop
| generation = First
| release date = {{Start date and age|2020|10|01|df=y|br=y}}
| retail availability =
| lifespan =
| price = $550-1100
| discontinued =
| units sold =
| units shipped =
| media =
| os = Windows 10 S
(upgradable to Windows 11)
| power =
| soc =
| cpu = Intel Core i5-1035G1
| memory = 16 GB or 8 GB or 4 GB RAM
| storage = eMMC: 64 GB
SSD: 128 GB, 256 GB
| memory card = none
| camera = 720p HD camera
| display = 12.4 inch Touchscreen
PixelSense Display
1536 x 1024, (148 ppi)
3:2 Aspect Ratio
| graphics = Intel UHD Graphics
| sound = Omnisonic Speakers with Dolby Audio, 3.5 mm headphone jack, Dual far-field Studio Mics
| input = Built in: touchscreen, ambient light sensor, keyboard, touchpad, fingerprint reader
Sold Separately: mouse, stylus pen
| controllers =
| touchpad = Built-in
| connectivity = WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5, USB 3
| currentfw =
| platform =
| service = Microsoft Store, OneDrive
| dimensions = 278.18 mm x 205.67 mm x 15.69 mm
(10.95 in x 8.10 in x 0.62 in)
| weight = {{convert|1110|g|lbs}}
| topgame =
| compatibility =
| predecessor =
| successor = Surface Laptop Go 2
| related = Surface Laptop SE
| website = {{URL|https://www.surface.com|www.surface.com}}
}}
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The Surface Laptop Go is a portable computer introduced by Microsoft in October 2020. The laptop was designed to be a more affordable option of Microsoft's Surface lineup of Personal computing devices.{{cite news|author=Gibbs, Samuel|title=Microsoft launches cheaper Surface Laptop Go|work=The Guardian|url=https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2020/oct/01/microsoft-launches-cheaper-surface-laptop-go|date=October 1, 2020|accessdate=February 12, 2022|archive-date=1 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201001165240/https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2020/oct/01/microsoft-launches-cheaper-surface-laptop-go|url-status=live}} It was announced alongside updated Surface Pro X models and several Surface accessories on 1 October 2020. Retail availability began on 13 October 2020.{{Cite web|date=2020-10-01|title=Introducing Surface Laptop Go, new updates to Surface Pro X and new accessories|url=https://blogs.windows.com/devices/2020/10/01/introducing-surface-laptop-go-new-updates-to-surface-pro-x-and-new-accessories/|website=Microsoft Blog|language=en|access-date=1 October 2020|archive-date=2 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201002002933/https://blogs.windows.com/devices/2020/10/01/introducing-surface-laptop-go-new-updates-to-surface-pro-x-and-new-accessories/|url-status=live}}
Configuration
| class="wikitable sortable collapsible" align="center" style="text-align:center;"
! colspan="8" style=" height:3em;" | Surface Laptop Go Configuration Options{{Cite web |url=https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/devices/surface-laptop-go/tech-specs |title=Microsoft Surface Laptop tech specs |access-date=1 October 2020 |archive-date=3 December 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201203065046/https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/devices/surface-laptop-go/tech-specs |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |url=https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/configure/Surface-Laptop-Go/94FC0BDGQ7WV |title=Commercial Microsoft Surface Laptop tech specs |access-date=1 October 2020 |archive-date=3 December 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201203154453/https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/configure/surface-laptop-go/94FC0BDGQ7WV |url-status=live }} |
| colspan="2" |Price Tier in USD
! rowspan="2" |CPU ! rowspan="2" |GPU ! rowspan="2" |RAM ! rowspan="2" |Internal Storage ! rowspan="2" |Color ! rowspan="2" |Fingerprint |
|---|
| Consumer
!Business |
| $550
| {{CNone}} | rowspan="4" |Intel Core i5-1035G1 | rowspan="4" |Intel UHD Graphics |4 GB |64 GB eMMC | align="left" |{{Color box|#86888a|P|White}} |No |
| $700
|$800 | rowspan="2" |8 GB |{{Color box|#86888a|P|White}} {{Color box|#6F81A5|B|White}} {{Color box|#cbb1a0|S|White}} | rowspan="3" |Yes |
| $900
|$1,000 | rowspan="2" |256 GB NVMe SSD | rowspan="2" |{{Color box|#86888a|P|White}} {{Color box|#6F81A5|B|White}} {{Color box|#cbb1a0|S|White}} |
| {{CNone}}
|$1,100 |16 GB |
{{RouteBox|Platinum|3=#86888a|4=white|bold=yes}} {{RouteBox|Ice Blue|3=#6F81A5|4=white|bold=yes}} {{RouteBox|Sandstone|3=#cbb1a0|4=white|bold=yes}}
Hardware
The Surface Laptop Go was available in 3 colors: Platinum, Ice Blue and Sandstone.{{Cite news|date=1 October 2020|title=Microsoft’s new $549 Surface Laptop Go aims to compete with Chromebooks|work=The Verge|url=https://www.theverge.com/21496684/microsoft-surface-laptop-go-price-release-date-specs|access-date=1 October 2020|archive-date=3 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201003184226/https://www.theverge.com/21496684/microsoft-surface-laptop-go-price-release-date-specs|url-status=live}}
The screen features a 12.4-inch display at 1536 × 1024 in a 3:2 aspect ratio, with a 10-point touchscreen and no support for the Surface Pen.{{Cite web|title=Surface Pen|url=https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/surface-pen/92fp8q09qhxc|access-date=2020-10-15|website=Microsoft Store|language=en-us|archive-date=15 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201015174630/https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/surface-pen/92fp8q09qhxc|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|title=Microsoft Surface Laptop Go – Technical Speficications – Microsoft Surface|url=https://www.microsoft.com/en-ca/surface/devices/surface-laptop-go/tech-specs|access-date=2020-10-15|website=www.microsoft.com|language=en-ca|archive-date=16 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201016150658/https://www.microsoft.com/en-ca/surface/devices/surface-laptop-go/tech-specs|url-status=live}}
The Surface Laptop Go features a 10th-generation Ice Lake Intel Core i5 processor paired with integrated Intel UHD Graphics.
In terms of ports, the Surface Go contains 1 USB-C and 1 USB-A port, alongside a headphone jack and a Surface Connect port for charging. The laptop also has support for Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.{{Cite news|date=1 October 2020|title=Surface Laptop Go could be Microsoft's newest laptop — and it may launch this week|work=LaptopMag|url=https://www.laptopmag.com/news/surface-laptop-go-could-be-microsofts-newest-laptop-and-it-may-launch-this-week|access-date=1 October 2020|archive-date=29 September 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200929171725/https://www.laptopmag.com/news/surface-laptop-go-could-be-microsofts-newest-laptop-and-it-may-launch-this-week|url-status=live}}
Software
All Surface Laptop Go models come preinstalled with Windows 10 Home in S Mode and a 30-day trial of Microsoft Office 365. Business models come preinstalled with Windows 10 Pro.{{Cite web|title=Microsoft Surface Laptop Go – Technical Speficications – Microsoft Surface|url=https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/devices/surface-laptop-go/tech-specs|access-date=2020-10-01|website=www.microsoft.com|language=en-us|archive-date=3 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201203065046/https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/devices/surface-laptop-go/tech-specs|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|title=Surface Laptop Go: Our Lightest Business Laptop|url=https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/business/surface-laptop-go|access-date=2020-10-01|website=Surface for Business|language=en-us|archive-date=3 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201203065434/https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/business/surface-laptop-go|url-status=live}}
Timeline
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References
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External links
- {{Official website|https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/devices/surface-laptop-go/}}
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{{Succession box
| title = Surface Laptop Go
| years = 1st generation
| before = None
| after = Surface Laptop Go 2
| with = Surface Pro X
}}
{{S-end}}
{{Microsoft hardware}}