The Surface Go is a 2-in-1 detachable in the Microsoft Surface series that was released on August 2, 2018. It was unveiled by Microsoft on July 10, 2018. Microsoft Devices Blog Surface Go article It was the first generation of the Surface Go. In May 2020, the Surface Go was superseded by the Surface Go 2.
The device runs Windows 10 Home in S-Mode and features a 5MP front facing camera, an infrared camera, 8 MP rear camera, a NFC chip and a kickstand supporting an angle of up to 165°. The screen is a 3:2 optically-bonded PixelSense 1800×1200 display with a density of 217 PPI and a full 180 degree viewing angle. The Surface Go starts at US$399 and does not include a Type Cover or Surface Pen, which must be purchased separately. The Type Cover is offered in black, plus three options with Alcantara fabric—Burgundy, Cobalt Blue, and Platinum. The Type Cover also uses an 8-pin connection instead of the 6-pin connection featured in past Surfaces, breaking compatibility with other models.
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The device features a fanless Intel Pentium processor inside. ARK | Intel Pentium Gold 4415Y Processor (2M Cache). Ark.intel.com. Retrieved on 2018-07-09.
For the first time, the device contains USB C port with power delivery, the first Surface device to support such port and a Surface Connect port. The front-facing camera contains an infrared sensor that supports login using Windows Hello. $499 4GB/128GB model perpetually out of stock?
The detachable keyboard, which is sold separately, uses an 8-pin connection which is compatible with the newer model.
Windows 10 comes pre-installed with Mail, Calendar, People, Xbox, Photos, Movies and TV, Groove, Microsoft Office and Microsoft Edge. The device also supports Windows Hello login using a biometric facial recognition.
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