Microsoft has announced the new Surface Laptop Go 2 which offers updated features and specs that light up the diverse set of experiences that have come to define the Windows 11 PC.

The new Surface Laptop Go 2 is crafted to deliver Surface signature premium design and features in an ultra-portable format.

Jump right into the flow with an effortless lift of the lid, Instant On, and Windows Hello through the fingerprint reader integrated into the power button. Featuring a vibrant 3:2, 12.4” PixelSense touch display and an improved HD camera and dual Studio Mics, users can look and sound their best when making video calls.

The first-class Surface typing experience is uncompromised with 30% more key travel than a MacBook Air and complemented by the large precision trackpad.

Surface Laptop Go 2 weighs only 2.48 pounds and packs in the power of the Quad-core 11th Gen Intel Core i5 processor.

With all-day battery life and fast charging – Surface Laptop Go 2 is the perfect companion for class, the office, the coffee shop, or wherever life takes you.

“When we first introduced Surface Laptop Go, the world was navigating profound changes in the way each of us connects both to people and experiences. The Windows PC became more essential than ever for work, school, play, and social connection. We are now pleased to bring the new Surface Laptop Go 2 to New Zealand. Whether you’re seeking the perfect product to take with you on vacation, or a premium device for the upcoming school year, Surface Laptop Go 2 is everything you need in a package that is light, reliable, elegant, and more secure. In a time when we expect more from our PCs, Surface Laptop Go 2 is here to deliver on that expectation at an incredible price for everyone.” said Aman Sangar, Microsoft.

Microsoft continues to explore unique and premium experiences, with materials and device color becoming a defining characteristic of Surface Laptop Go 2. Surface Laptop Go 2 is now available in a fresh Sage color, a calming yet edgy addition to the Surface color palette. Inspired by subtle nature tones, Sage carries green and gray notes with a hint of blue. Surface Laptop Go 2 will also be available in Ice Blue, Sandstone, and Platinum, all in a durable, cool metal finish.

While fashioning a beautiful product, Microsoft remained committed to sustainability.

In addition to SSD, replaceable components now include the C-Cover (Keyset and Trackpad), AB Cover (Display) and battery, and Surflink cable helping to extend the use of the device.

Beneath the sleek exterior, Surface Laptop Go 2 is the first Intel-based secured-core PC from Surface.

With innovation from chip to cloud, customers at home or work can enjoy new levels of security. Whether deploying for a large-scale enterprise or your home business, Surface Laptop Go 2 offers a lightweight, manageable, and functional device for any employee.

The device is available for pre-orders starting 2 June 2022 via authorized retailers and the Microsoft Online Store.

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The Windows based tablet, the Surface has come along way since it first started out life as a hideously expensive coffee table in 2008.

From there it almost completely went in to obscurity until 4 years later in 2012 when the first Surface tablet released rocking Windows 8 (which had a tiled tablet mode).

Having reviewed a few Surface units over the years I have always been fond of them.

For the higher spec’d ones being able to game and content create anywhere, anytime without the need for lugging about a laptop bag and such.

But they have always been super expensive. Until now.

Microsoft have released the Surface Go 2, a full Windows 10 Home Edition tablet designed for light users, students and those that are keen to take the first step in to working and playing on a tablet.

Coming in at just abit under or over $1K NZD (depending on retailer) for the basics, as you would imagine the specs on the Surface Go 2 are not the highest.

But – also not the lowest they could have been either.

Powered by a Intel Pentium 4425Y which is great for battery consumption but crunches data at a lowly 1.70GHz there’s a pleasing 8GB RAM on board and a modest (given the price) 118GB storage (Windows 10 Home Edition x64 takes a sizable chunk of that though).

The full 10.5 inch touch screen is HD (1920 x 1080) and the tablet has an 8MP rear camera and a 5MP for the front. Both are capable of recording in 1080p.

Microsoft have done away with the traditional USB port and shrunk it all down replacing that with a USB-C socket to the right when in landscape mode.

Power and volume keys are at the top (again when in landscape mode) and a traditional 3.5mm headphone / mic port to the right.

There is also a little known feature on the Surface tablets, that even Microsoft themselves do not make alot of noise about – you can expand the storage by way of microSD. Under the back stand is a small slot for your flash storage card – and the Surface Go 2 also has it.

From a year or so back Microsoft stopped including peripherals with the Surface. So now if you want to use the stylus called the Surface Pen you’ll need to trump up extra cash. It’s sold separately, as is the keyboard cover (you’re likely to really need one of these).

While you’re not going to be able to game, much, on the Surface Go 2, you sure are able to multitask like a pro.

The dedicated memory of 8GB is more than enough to wield multiple tabs in browsers while streaming media and finishing off that assignment or presentation… or writing a review for this exact tablet. Which is what I am doing now.

Microsoft Store pretty much takes care of what apps you can and can’t install.

Adobe’s Photoshop Elements works fine, but you’re not going to get the non-light versions to run too well.

The Surface Go 2’s battery is not too bad either. Given that you cannot run anything too taxing on the tablet – for light to moderate use I was able to get 5 to 6 hours from full to 5%.

The Surface Go 2 is an entry point to having a Surface tablet.

It can handle more than I imagined it could but is definitely slated at light users.

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