The Surface Go: What's the goal?
After many months of rumors and leaks, it's official- the Surface Go is here. In an age where laptops are getting smaller and smartphones are getting bigger, tablets seem to be becoming less and less useful.
Yes, Microsoft is marketing the Surface Go as a tablet, but it still adheres to the Surface line's iconic slogan "It's a tablet that can replace your laptop." After all, it is powered by a full fledged x86 CPU, the Intel Pentium Gold. This means you can't really compare this tablet to ordinary tablets like the iPad, Kindle Fire, and Samsung Galaxy Tab, which all run on ARM based mobile chipsets. The Surface Go can run PC applications out of the box. So, all that said, what is Microsoft's goal with this tablet?
For one, it doesn't compete with a Chromebook. Chromebooks are much less powerful but are also a lot cheaper. Most Chromebooks sell from $200-$300. The Surface Go can't compete with the iPad either. It can run more apps than the iPad and has a better screen, more RAM, and a faster processor. Sure, it has more features, and it could even be the better product. But Microsoft has learned time and time again that they can't compete with Apple on hardware products, notorious for being state-of-the-art. They failed with the Windows Phone, they failed with the original Surface Pro, and they've been failing for years against Macs. What makes them think the Surface Go will be any different?
So now the question is, should you buy the Surface Go? Well, it honestly depends. If you want a well built, reliable, and mid-range tablet that can replace your laptop, the Surface Go could be for you. However, if you want a high spec laptop and don't prioritize brand, there are much better choices offered from various other PC manufacturers.
Yes, Microsoft is marketing the Surface Go as a tablet, but it still adheres to the Surface line's iconic slogan "It's a tablet that can replace your laptop." After all, it is powered by a full fledged x86 CPU, the Intel Pentium Gold. This means you can't really compare this tablet to ordinary tablets like the iPad, Kindle Fire, and Samsung Galaxy Tab, which all run on ARM based mobile chipsets. The Surface Go can run PC applications out of the box. So, all that said, what is Microsoft's goal with this tablet?
For one, it doesn't compete with a Chromebook. Chromebooks are much less powerful but are also a lot cheaper. Most Chromebooks sell from $200-$300. The Surface Go can't compete with the iPad either. It can run more apps than the iPad and has a better screen, more RAM, and a faster processor. Sure, it has more features, and it could even be the better product. But Microsoft has learned time and time again that they can't compete with Apple on hardware products, notorious for being state-of-the-art. They failed with the Windows Phone, they failed with the original Surface Pro, and they've been failing for years against Macs. What makes them think the Surface Go will be any different?
So now the question is, should you buy the Surface Go? Well, it honestly depends. If you want a well built, reliable, and mid-range tablet that can replace your laptop, the Surface Go could be for you. However, if you want a high spec laptop and don't prioritize brand, there are much better choices offered from various other PC manufacturers.
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